Publications by authors named "B Vicenzino"
To investigate how a global rating of change (GROC) score corresponds to change in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) subscales in people with patellofemoral pain (PFP). Secondary analysis of data from 3 clinical trials. Four hundred ninety adolescents (10-18 years old) and adults (19-40 years old) with PFP completed KOOS (5 subscales, 0-100) at baseline and 3-month follow-up as well as GROC at 3-month follow-up.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFICON 2023: International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus - the core outcome set for Achilles tendinopathy (COS-AT) using a systematic review and a Delphi study of professional participants and patients.
Br J Sports Med
October 2024
To develop a core outcome set for Achilles tendinopathy (COS-AT) for use in clinical trials we performed a five-step process including (1) a systematic review of available outcome measurement instruments, (2) an online survey on truth and feasibility of the available measurement instruments, (3) an assessment of the methodological quality of the selected outcome measurement instruments, (4) an online survey on the outcome measurement instruments as COS and (5) a consensus in-person meeting. Both surveys were completed by healthcare professionals and patients. The Outcome Measures in Rheumatology guidelines with a 70% threshold for consensus were followed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPatellar tendinopathy (PT) typically affects jumping-sport athletes with functional impairments frequently observed. Alterations to the functional organization of corticomotor neurons within the motor cortex that project to working muscles are evident in some musculoskeletal conditions and linked to functional impairments. We aimed to determine if functional organization of corticomotor neuron projections differs between athletes with PT and asymptomatic controls, and if organization is associated with neuromuscular control.
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- Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) lacks specific management guidelines, and studies typically focus on education, weight loss, and exercise for OA across different body regions.
- The objective of the study was to assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing physiotherapist-led education and exercise to general advice for ankle OA management.
- Results showed high feasibility, with a 97% consent rate, 71% adherence to interventions, 94% intervention fidelity, and 87% completion of follow-up measures, indicating potential for a larger RCT in the future.
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- The study focused on assessing physiotherapy practices for diagnosing lateral elbow tendinopathy (LET) among international physiotherapists to identify training needs and variations from standard practices.
- A survey with 299 physiotherapists from eight countries evaluated the frequency of use of various assessment techniques, determining what constitutes routine practice.
- Key findings revealed that specific tests, such as the chair pick-up test and cervical special tests, are not routinely applied, suggesting physiotherapists take a more tailored approach in their assessment methods rather than relying on standardized practices.