High-intensity interval training effects on people with multiple sclerosis; a systematic review and meta-analyses for exercise capacity and fatigue.

Objective: This study was to examine the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) interventions on exercise capacity and fatigue in people with MS.

Design: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis. PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and Google Scholar databases were systematically searched from inception to January 2024.

The Functional Capacity of the Upper Airway in Older Adults with Chronic Stroke.

(1) Background: Older adults with chronic stroke may experience compromised upper airway functions due to stroke-related changes and aging. This study aimed to evaluate the functional capacity of the upper airway in older adults with chronic stroke. (2) Methods: A total of 44 patients (22 in each group) were included in the study.

Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation Improves Chronic Knee Pain and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analyses.

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the effectiveness of percutaneous electrical stimulation in the modulation of pain and its implication in the function of patients with a painful knee condition.

Materials And Methods: A search was conducted from database inception to September 2023 across PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Randomized controlled trials were included.

Proactive physical activity programs in lung cancer surgical patients at short and mid-term: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To assess the effects of proactive physical activity (PA) programs on lung cancer patients undergoing lung resection at short and mid-term.

Methods: We conducted a literature search through MEDLINE, Science Direct, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library (last search October 2023). The GRADE System and the Cochrane tool were applied to quality assessment.

Effects of Home-Based Daily Respiratory Muscle Training on Swallowing Outcomes in Patients with Chronic Stroke: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

(1) Swallowing disorders are common following a stroke. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a home-based daily intervention focused on inspiratory and expiratory muscle training on swallowing outcomes in patients with chronic stroke. (2) This manuscript presents the protocol of a single-blind randomized clinical trial.

Routine Physical Therapy with and without Neural Mobilization in Chronic Musculoskeletal Neck Disorders with Nerve-Related Symptoms: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

No previous study has evaluated the effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without neural mobilization for patients with chronic musculoskeletal neck disorders and cervical radiculopathy. The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without neural mobilization on pain and mobility in patients with chronic musculoskeletal neck disorders and cervical radiculopathy. A systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials involving the use of neural mobilization techniques for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal neck disorders and cervical radiculopathy was conducted.

Effects of Telerehabilitation on Pain and Disability in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

(1) : This systematic review and meta-analysis explores the effectiveness of telerehabilitation in patients suffering from chronic neck pain, specifically on pain and disability. The research delves into an area of growing significance within the realm of healthcare, aiming to understand the impact of digital interventions on the rehabilitation process for individuals with prolonged neck pain. (2) : The comprehensive review encompasses a wide array of studies evaluating the collective outcomes of numerous trials focused on telerehabilitation strategies.

Early Effects of a Pain-Informed Movement Program in Patients with Post-COVID-19 Condition Experiencing Persistent Pain: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.

(1) Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has generated 771 million confirmed cases. Of these patients, 60% have developed persistent symptoms including pain. This pain is a complex symptom that needs comprehensive therapeutic strategies to address it holistically.

Effectiveness of Self-Care Education for Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Self-care programs for chronic neck pain are relevant to everyday life and can lead to long- term improvement. More studies on their effectiveness, key components and appropriate duration are needed. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of self-care programs for patients with chronic neck pain.

Effectiveness of self-management interventions during the peri-hospitalization period in patients with stroke: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To synthesize the evidence of the effectiveness of self-management interventions during the peri-hospitalization period.

Data Sources: Three databases (i.e.

Implicit Motor Imagery for Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study.

Implicit motor imagery (IMI), with an image laterality discrimination (LD) task, has been proposed as a useful therapeutic tool to restore body schema in patients with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). The aim of this study was to analyse the existence of differences between patients with CPP and healthy individuals in order to justify the use of IMI. An observational, cross-sectional study with non-probabilistic sampling was designed as a one-to-one matched case-control study.

Agreement between telerehabilitation and face-to-face orofacial myofunctional assessment in persons with acquired brain injury.

Background And Objective: Orofacial myofunctional disorders are common in persons with acquired brain injury. A new way for early detection of orofacial myofunctional disorders via information and communication technologies may improve accessibility. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the level of agreement between face-to-face and tele-assessment of an orofacial myofunctional protocol in a sample of persons with acquired brain injury.

Pain Experiences of People Diagnosed With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review of Case-Control Studies.

Importance: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders and is characterized by compromised social interactions, reduced verbal communication, stereotyped repetitive behaviors, restricted interests, and sensory abnormalities. Yet absent from the knowledge base is information about sensory abnormalities related to pain experiences. Exploring the pain experiences of people with ASD may provide occupational therapy practitioners with a baseline to determine areas of need and effective interventions.

Effects of Exercise-Based Interventions on Physical Activity Levels in Persons With Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis.

Background And Purpose: Parkinson's disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder. Symptom severity leads to devastating consequences such as falls, immobility, impaired quality of life, and reduced general activity. Adopting a sedentary lifestyle creates a vicious circle, as physical inactivity can negatively affect the clinical domains of PD.

Clinical Characteristics and Rehabilitation Strategies for the Stomatognathic System Disturbances in Patients with Stroke: A Systematic Review.

Understanding the stomatognathic system disturbances is key to diagnosing them early and implementing rehabilitation approaches to promote functional recovery. The objective of this study was to systematically review all published data that examined the assessment and rehabilitation strategies for the stomatognathic system disturbances in patients with stroke. Five databases (i.

Effectiveness of aquatic therapy on sleep in persons with fibromyalgia. A meta-analysis.

Context: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal condition characterized by persistent, widespread pain, myofascial tenderness, negative affect, fatigue, memory problems and sleep disturbances.

Objective: To summarize the evidence of the effects of aquatic therapy on sleep quality in patients with FMS.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols 2020 (PRISMA) guidelines and registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO), whit the registration number CRD42021249982.

Relationship between Pain Intensity, Physical Factors, Pronociceptive Pain Modulation Profile and Psychological Vulnerability on Upper Limb Disability in Older Patients with Chronic Shoulder Pain.

Background: Chronic shoulder pain is a very prevalent condition causing disability and functional impairment. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the relationship between pain intensity, physical variables, psychological vulnerability, pronociceptive pain modulation profile and disability in older people with chronic shoulder pain.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out.

Balance Ability and Occupational Performance in Patients With Parkinson's Disease and On-Medication-State Freezing of Gait.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to examine balance ability and occupational performance in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) and on-medication-state freezing of gait (FOG).

Design: A cohort study with three groups was conducted.

Methods: Seven patients with PD and on-medication-state FOG with optimized pharmacological therapy; seven patients with PD matched by age, gender, length of time since diagnosis, and Hoehn and Yahr stage; and seven controls were included.

Effectiveness of an individualized comprehensive rehabilitation program in women with chronic knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To evaluate the short- and medium-term effects of an 8-week individualized comprehensive rehabilitation program in women with chronic knee osteoarthritis as regards functionality, physical performance, and perceived health status.

Methods: Women with chronic knee osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to the aquatic training group or to the individualized comprehensive rehabilitation (ICR) group. The main outcomes were functionality assessed with the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, physical performance assessed with the Timed Up and Go test and the Stair Climbing Test, and perceived health status evaluated with the European Quality of Life- 5 Dimensions questionnaire.

Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical Activity in Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

The management of chronic diseases (CD) includes physical activity (PA). It is necessary to determine the effects of COVID-19 restrictions in CD. The aim was to review the research related to PA levels before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in people with CD.

Virtual Reality in the Treatment of Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Virtual reality (VR) can present advantages in the treatment of chronic low back pain. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the effectiveness of VR in chronic low back pain. This review was designed according to PRISMA and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42020222129).

Reduced exercise capacity and self-perceived health status in high-risk patients undergoing lung resection.

Background: Lung resection represents the main curative treatment modality of non-small cell lung cancer. Patients with high-risk to develop postoperative pulmonary complications have been classified as "high-risk patients." Characterizing this population could be important to improve their approach and rehabilitation.

Global functional impairment in head and neck cancer survivors after completing radiotherapy treatment.

Purpose: Improvements in diagnosis and treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC) patients have resulted in improved long-term survival rates. However, a variety of symptoms and comorbidities, often secondary to the cancer and its treatments, are experienced by a relevant number of survivors. So, the aim of this study was to determine the global functional impairment in HNC survivors 1 year after radiotherapy treatment.