Improvements of depression, anxiety, stress, and social support through a telerehabilitation system in discharged COVID-19 patients: a randomized controlled pilot study.

Introduction: Post-acute COVID-19 patients who were discharged from hospitals during the epidemic faced significant challenges, not only physical sequelae, but also psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. It is already known that continued exercise improves psychosocial components, but few studies have explored the impact of multimodal rehabilitation programs, including therapeutic education, in this type of patient. There are no studies that explore the application of these programs through asynchronous telerehabilitation, which would open up new therapeutic windows.

Experiences of patients with Parkinson's disease belonging to an association. A qualitative approach.

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) affects the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social domains of people who suffer it. A good strategy for patients is to belong to an Association, using the services they offer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of patients with PD in a Parkinson's Association.

Physical therapy interventions for people experiencing homelessness to improve pain and self-perceived health status.

Background: Homeless shelters have emerged as components of the social services network, playing an important role in providing health care to the homeless population. The aim of this study was to evaluate an individualized physical therapy intervention for people experiencing homelessness and to determine the relationship between self-perceived variables.

Methods: Pre and post study, setting at the "Santa y Real Hermandad de Nuestra Señora del Refugio y Piedad" homeless shelter in Zaragoza, Spain.

Effects of transcutaneous radiofrequency diathermy versus ultrasound on latent myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius: A randomized crossover trial.

Background: Currently, the use of radiofrequency diathermy for the treatment of neck pain is booming.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Digital Capacitive Diathermy (DCD®) on stiffness, pain, cervical range of motion, and cervical disability and to compare it with ultrasound (US) in patients with latent myofascial trigger point (MTrP) in the upper trapezius.

Methods: Nineteen participants with latent MTrPs in the upper trapezius were included in the assessor-masked, randomized, clinical crossover trial.

Efficacy of an asynchronous telerehabilitation program in post-COVID-19 patients: A protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Background: About 40% of patients who have had COVID-19 still have symptoms three months later whereas a 10% may experience physical and/or psychological consequences two years later. Therefore, it is necessary to perform preventive interventions when patients are discharged from the hospital to decrease the aforementioned sequelae. The purpose of this pilot-controlled trial will be to determine the efficacy of a rehabilitation program on functional status and psychosocial factors for post-COVID-19 patients when it is delivered through a tele-care platform versus a booklet-based rehabilitation.

Cost-Effectiveness of Upper Extremity Dry Needling in Chronic Stroke.

Introduction: Dry needling is a non-pharmacological approach that has proven to be effective in different neurological conditions.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a single dry needling session in patients with chronic stroke.

Methods: A cost-effectiveness analysis was performed based on a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Effects of dry needling on function, hypertonia and quality of life in chronic stroke: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Persons with stroke commonly have impairments associated with a reduction in functionality. Motor impairments are the most prevalent, causing an impact on activities of daily life.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a session of dry needling (DN) applied to the upper extremity muscles on the sensorimotor function, hypertonia, and quality of life of persons with chronic stroke.

Effects of dry needling on gait and muscle tone in Parkinson's disease: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Alterations in gait and muscular rigidity are common and disabling in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD).

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether a single dry needling (DN) session can promote changes in gait and muscle tone in the lower extremities as well as in the evolution of the disease in persons with PD.

Methods: A randomized double-blind clinical trial was designed.

Effectiveness of Personalized Cognitive Stimulation in Older Adults with Mild Possible Cognitive Impairment: A 12-month Follow-up Cognitive Stimulation in Mild Cognitive Impairment.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the long-term effects of a personalized cognitive stimulation (PCS) program on the global cognition, cognitive aspects, activities of daily living (ADLs), anxiety, and depression in older adults with possible mild cognitive impairment (MCI).

Methods: A 12-month follow-up analysis was carried out in a single-blind, randomized clinical trial to research the long-term effects of a 10-week PCS program evaluating the cognitive level, depression, and anxiety of older adults with possible MCI.

Results: Fifty older adults were assessed 12 months after the CS program, 23 in the intervention group and 27 in the control group.