Publications by authors named "Dana Loudovici-Krug"

Post-COVID syndrome is affecting many organ systems and arises as a major public health problem with millions of cases worldwide. The primary aim of this study is the analysis of health problems, activity limitations and participation restrictions (ALPR) of participants with post-COVID symptoms and the investigation of correlations between these elements to derive statements about the rehabilitation need, also depending on sex. A retrospective cohort study was performed to collect longitudinal data from January 2022 to January 2023 using the Covid-19 Rehabilitation Needs Questionnaire (RehabNeQ).

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A relevant proportion of patients suffer from long-lasting impairments following an acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. The proposed post-COVID syndrome (PCS) score may improve comparison in the course and classification of affected patients. A prospective cohort of 952 patients presenting to the post-COVID outpatient clinic at Jena University Hospital, Germany, was enrolled.

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Background: This article provides a summary of the state of knowledge on the sport-specific use of a kinesiotape intervention for neck pain caused by the postural or sitting position in cycling. This review summarises the research literature on the effectiveness of kinesiotape (KTA) on pain perception, pressure pain threshold (PPT) and range of motion (ROM) in the neck muscles and trapezius muscle. The focus was specifically on studies in cycling.

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Purpose: Following SARS-CoV-2 virus infection, patients may suffer from long-lasting symptoms regardless of disease severity. Preliminary results show limitations in health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study is to show a possible change depending on the duration since infection and the accumulation of symptoms.

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Physiotherapy is mentioned as an adjunctive treatment to improve the symptoms of cervical dystonia in terms of pain, function and quality of life. However, botulinum neurotoxin injection remains the treatment of choice. This systematic review emphasizes physical therapy and evaluates it by including six studies.

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Purpose: Tinnitus is a common symptom with multiple causes and treatment options. Previous studies have investigated the effect of lidocaine iontophoresis. The aim of this review is to systematically present the effects on tinnitus and to derive possible effects.

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Background: By chance, one participant of a norm value study concerning the Jenaer-Standing-Stability-Score (JESS-Score) could be measured before and after a lateral ankle sprain (LAS, Grade I). Therefore, a complete comparison of the initial function, the situation after the LAS and even after additional therapy with focus on balance and postural control, was possible.

Case Presentation: A 34-year-old woman, working as medical doctor was measured her standing stability by use of the JESS-Score.

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Background: Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) is currently the best therapeutic option in the treatment for cervical dystonia (CD). Additional treatments like physiotherapy (PT) may even improve the results of the BoNT injection with type A (BoNT-A), but there are no definite recommendations. In the last few years, some studies showed tendencies for PT as an adjuvant therapy to benefit.

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Background: In COVID-19 survivors a relatively high number of long-term symptoms have been observed. Besides impact on quality of life, these symptoms (now called Post-COVID-Syndrome) may have an impact on functioning and may also hinder to participation in social life in affected people. However, little is known about developing such syndrome a for patients with mild and moderate COVID-19 who did not need hospitalization or intensive care.

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Objective: COVID-19 can result in a broad spectrum of dysfunctions, some of which may persist for long periods, requiring long-term rehabilitation. A comprehensive screening tool is therefore necessary to identify these needs. To date, no data exist on satisfaction with medical and therapeutic interventions for COVID-19 in terms of quality and quantity.

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Article Synopsis
  • Nusinersen is the first approved treatment for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), primarily tested on children, leaving a gap in data for adult patients.
  • The study involved seven adults receiving intrathecal Nusinersen injections, showing that treatment was generally successful and well-tolerated, with no severe side effects reported.
  • Most patients experienced stabilization or improvement in motor function, but longer-term studies are necessary to better understand the drug's effectiveness for adults with SMA.
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to develop and verify a quantifiable symmetry score for infantile postural and movement asymmetries.

Methods: Three studies were conducted. For reliability, 6 test items examining postural and movement asymmetries, which came under consideration, were investigated in 24 infants with postural abnormality (range: 14-24 weeks).

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Objective: Do patients with bi- or trimalleolar ankle injury show differences in motor skills and safety in comparison with healthy, active, age-matched control subjects?

Study Design: Prospective controlled cross-sectional study.

Methods: Inclusion of 17 patients with bi- or trimalleolar ankle injury (mean 1.5 years postsurgery) and 23 healthy, active subjects of comparable age (fitness studio).

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the intrasession-, intersession-, and interrater reliability of a vernier caliper measurement of mandible movements. The authors calculated the intrasession, intersession-, and interrater reliability using a plastic caliper for important mandibular parameters. All intraclass-correlation-coefficients (ICC) are at least moderately accurate, especially the values for intrasession- and intersession reliability, which were excellent.

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