Evaluating Dielectric Properties for Assessing Water Content at Acupuncture Points: New Methodology.

Importance: Understanding acupuncture point microenvironments is vital for optimizing treatment efficacy. Evaluating changes in water content at these points can provide further insights into the effects of acupuncture on tissues.

Objective: This study aimed to measure tissue dielectric constant (TDC) and assess changes in water content, specifically at stomach 36 (ST36, Zusanli) and spleen 6 (SP6, Sanyinjiao) acupuncture points.

Effects of the Anchor System on Postural Balance of Women Undergoing Breast Cancer Treatment: A Clinical, Randomized, Controlled, and Crossover Trial.

Objective: Investigate the effects of multisensory training with and without the anchor system on breast cancer survivors' postural balance and self-efficacy of falls.

Design: Clinical randomized, controlled, and crossover trial.

Setting: Teaching, Research, and Assistance Center in Mastectomized Rehabilitation.

Intrareliability and Interreliability of Low-Cost Devices to Measure Skin Tone, Moisture, and Oiliness.

Objective: To evaluate the intraexaminer and interexaminer reliability of low-cost commercial devices to measure skin tone, moisture, and oiliness; determine associations with the Fitzpatrick Scale; and compare results with those of widely used commercial equipment.

Methods: Researchers bilaterally collected a total of 36 samples from 18 participants. For data acquisition, two experienced raters were considered for skin index assessment.

Effects of Complex Physical Therapy and Multimodal Approaches on Lymphedema Secondary to Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: What are the immediate, short-term, and long-term effects of complex physical therapy and multimodal approaches on lymphedema secondary to breast cancer?

Data Sources: Four electronic databases (MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Physiotherapy Evidence Database) were searched from inception up to August 2020.

Study Selection: Randomized controlled trials comparing complex physical therapy and multimodal approaches to the conservative treatment of lymphedema secondary to breast cancer.

Data Extraction: Two independent researchers performed data extraction and assessed the risk of bias, respectively, using the predefined form and Cochrane Collaboration of Risk of Bias.

Influence of age and lymphedema on the postural balance of women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Introduction: Breast cancer affects women of different ages, and comorbidities resulting from treatment can affect postural stability. The study aimed to evaluate the influence of age and lymphedema on the postural balance of women undergoing breast cancer treatment.

Methods: The study included 77 women undergoing breast cancer treatment, divided into different groups: 37 young adult women divided into 17 with lymphedema (GYL) and 20 young adults without lymphedema (GY); 40 elderly women, 20 elderly women with lymphedema (GEL) and 20 elderly women without lymphedema (GE).

Ischemic compression and kinesiotherapy on chronic myofascial pain in breast cancer survivors.

Objective: assess the effects of ischemic compression and kinesiotherapy on the rehabilitation of breast cancer survivors with chronic myofascial pain.

Methods: A randomized, controlled, blinded clinical trial was performed with 20 breast cancer survivors with myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle. Patients were randomly allocated to ischemic compression + kinesiotherapy (G1, n = 10) and kinesiotherapy (G2, n = 10).

Analysis of peak plantar pressure and center of pressure oscillation in individuals with chronic neck pain: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Baropodometric evaluation has been used in research and clinical environments by professionals who are working on the physical rehabilitation of patients. However, to date, there is no published data on the use of baropodometry in patients with chronic neck pain.

Objective: To analyze peak plantar pressure and center of pressure oscillation in individuals with chronic neck pain compared to a control group.