15 results match your criteria: "University of Genova - Campus of Savona[Affiliation]"
Screening for Referral of Serious Pathology by Physical Examination Tests in Patients with Back or Chest Pain: A Systematic Review.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
December 2022
Division of Occupational Medicine, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, 40138 Bologna, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the most common physical examination tests (PET) used for screening patients with back or chest pain linked to serious health issues.
- A systematic review analyzed data from 316 studies, revealing that only a small fraction reported suspicious signs of serious disease based on positive PET results.
- Findings indicated significant inconsistencies in the reporting and application of PETs among healthcare professionals, highlighting a need for more focused research on the effectiveness of these tests in clinical practice.
Spontaneous spleen rupture mimicking non-specific thoracic pain: A rare case in physiotherapy practice.
Physiother Theory Pract
March 2023
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (Dinogmi), University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Background: The prevalence of Thoracic Pain (TP) is estimated to be low compared to other common musculoskeletal disorders such as nonspecific low back pain (LBP). Notably, compared to LBP, TP or referral pain to the thoracic area potentially may involve serious pathologies. Visceral referral of pain may present to the thoracic spine or anteriorly in the abdomen or chest.
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Shoulder Elbow
August 2021
Laboratory of Neurorehabilitation Technologies, IRCCS San Camillo Hospital Foundation, Venezia, Italy.
Can Haglund's Syndrome Be Misdiagnosed as Low Back Pain? Findings from a Case Report in Physical Therapy Direct Access.
Healthcare (Basel)
April 2021
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genova-Campus of Savona, 17100 Savona, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- - Haglund's syndrome (HS) is a painful foot condition caused by a bony growth on the heel, along with issues in the Achilles tendon and a bursa, making diagnosis tricky due to potential overlaps with other musculoskeletal problems.
- - A 41-year-old male runner, initially treated for back and leg pain, sought help from a physical therapist (PT) due to severe heel pain, leading to an accurate diagnosis and appropriate orthopedic referral.
- - The case emphasizes the important role of PTs in direct access settings as primary care providers, highlighting their skills in correctly diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal issues and knowing when to refer patients for further treatment.
Elastofibroma presented as shoulder pain in an amateur swimmer: screening for referral in physiotherapy. A case report.
Physiother Theory Pract
December 2022
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genova-Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Elastofibroma is a benign and rare fibroblast/myofibroblast tumor usually located near the periosteum of the ribs. Patients with elastofibroma can remain asymptomatic or can experience a clicking sensation during shoulder movements, shoulder stiffness, scapular and shoulder pain and dysfunction. Importantly, the symptoms can mimic a musculoskeletal condition being mistaken for orthopedic shoulder joint disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn unusual presentation of acute myocardial infarction in physiotherapy direct access: findings from a case report.
Arch Physiother
February 2021
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Background: Shoulder pain (SP) may originate from both musculoskeletal and visceral conditions. Physiotherapists (PT) may encounter patients with life-threatening pathologies that mimic musculoskeletal pain such as Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI). A trained PT should be able to distinguish between signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal or visceral origin aimed at performing proper medical referral.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGender Medicine and Physiotherapy: A Need for Education. Findings from an Italian National Survey.
Healthcare (Basel)
November 2020
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genova-Campus of Savona, 17100 Savona, Italy.
Background: Gender medicine permeates all sectors of medicine, from prevention to treatment and rehabilitation; it aims to customize the care path, ensuring equity in the access to health care system services. It is unclear to what extent physiotherapists' treatment choices align with gender medicine principles. The aim of this survey is to detect the need of Italian physiotherapists to deepen knowledge in gender medicine.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSubacromial impingement syndrome: a survey of Italian physiotherapists and orthopaedics on diagnostic strategies and management modalities.
Arch Physiother
September 2020
Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophtalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health - University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- - The study focuses on subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS), a prevalent cause of shoulder pain, and how both physiotherapy and medical approaches can effectively manage it, particularly from the perspectives of Italian specialists.
- - An online survey with 629 participants, including orthopaedic surgeons and orthopaedic manipulative physical therapists (OMPTs), assessed their knowledge and practices regarding SIS diagnosis and management techniques.
- - Results show that while a majority of both groups agree that a combination of diagnostic tests is beneficial, OMPTs tend to focus more on clinical examinations, whereas orthopaedic surgeons employed a broader range of diagnostic strategies, indicating varied approaches between the two professions.
Prevalence and incidence of low back pain among runners: a systematic review.
BMC Musculoskelet Disord
June 2020
Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetic and Maternal Infantile Sciences (DINOGMI), University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- - This systematic review aimed to analyze the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for low back pain (LBP) specifically among runners, utilizing various databases to gather relevant studies up to July 2019.
- - The review included nineteen studies and found that the prevalence of LBP among runners ranged from 0.7% to 20.2%, while the incidence varied from 0.3% to 22%, indicating a generally low occurrence of LBP in this group compared to other sports injuries.
- - Key risk factors identified for developing LBP among runners included long-term running (over 6 years), higher body mass index, and poor flexibility, suggesting that running might actually serve as a protective factor against LBP onset.*
Effectiveness of communicative and educative strategies in chronic low back pain patients: A systematic review.
Patient Educ Couns
May 2020
Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to evaluate how effective different communication and education strategies are in improving patients' awareness of low back pain, modifying maladaptive behaviors, and enhancing adherence to exercise in those with chronic low back pain.
- - A systematic review of 24 randomized controlled trials was conducted, with a focus on various interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, coaching, mindfulness, and pain science education; most studies showed a low risk of bias.
- - Findings suggest that while some strategies, like pain science education and graded exposure, significantly improve behavior change and long-term exercise compliance, others, such as self-management and coaching, offer limited or short-term benefits.
Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Italian version of the craniofacial pain and disability inventory in patients with chronic temporomandibular joint disorders.
BMC Oral Health
November 2019
Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Background: To develop an Italian version of the Craniofacial Pain Disability Inventory (CFPDI-I) and investigate its psychometric abilities in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).
Methods: The CFPDI was translated following international standards. The psychometric analyses included reliability by internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha) and test/retest stability (intraclass correlation coefficient, ICC); construct validity was investigated by matching (a priori hypotheses) the CFPDI-I with the Italian Neck Disability Index (NDI-I), a pain intensity numerical rating scale (NRS), the Italian Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS-I), the Italian Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-I), and the Italian Migraine Disability Assessment Score Questionnaire (MIDAS) (Pearson's correlation).
Physical therapists' perspectives on using contextual factors in clinical practice: Findings from an Italian national survey.
PLoS One
May 2019
Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova - Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
Article Synopsis
- - The study examines how Italian physical therapists specializing in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy (OMTs) utilize Contextual Factors (CFs) to enhance therapy outcomes, suggesting potential benefits from placebo-like effects.
- - An online survey with 17 questions revealed that over half of the 558 participating OMTs frequently incorporate CFs, viewing them as beneficial for addressing various health issues while maintaining ethical standards.
- - Despite recognizing the positive effects of CFs, many OMTs do not disclose their use to patients, and psychological factors like patient expectations are seen as key to CF effectiveness.
Cross-cultural adaptation and validity of the Italian version of the Central Sensitization Inventory.
Musculoskelet Sci Pract
October 2018
School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; School of Medicine and Surgery, PhD Program in Neuroscience, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy.
Background: Central sensitization (CS) is an important feature in patients with chronic pain. The Central Sensitization Inventory (CSI) was developed with the goal of detecting the patients' symptoms related to CS.
Objectives: This study aimed at cross-culturally adapting the CSI into Italian, and at assessing its structural and construct validity in patients with different chronic pain disorders.
Intrarater and Inter-rater Reliability of Active Cervical Range of Motion in Patients With Nonspecific Neck Pain Measured With Technological and Common Use Devices: A Systematic Review With Meta-regression.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther
October 2017
Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova-Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The systematic review aimed to compare the reliability of active cervical range of motion (ACROM) measures using expensive versus low-cost devices in adults with nonspecific neck pain.
- The review analyzed data from several reputable databases, focusing on studies that met specific criteria regarding reliability and patient population, ultimately identifying nine eligible studies.
- Findings showed no significant difference in reliability between device types for both intrarater and inter-rater assessments, but side bending movement had notably lower reliability when using inexpensive devices.
Visual Feedback of Bilateral Bite Force to Assess Motor Control of the Mandible in Isometric Condition.
Motor Control
October 2015
Dept. of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova-Campus of Savona, Savona, Italy.
The assessment of the individual ability of modulating and coordinating the right and left bite force is poorly investigated. The present study describes a methodology for the assessment of the bilateral control of the biting force and evaluates the test-retest reliability in a sample of 13 healthy subjects. By modulating the intensity and the left/right balance of the biting force, the subject was able to drive a cursor on the screen to "reach and hold" targets, randomly generated within the physiological "range of force" of the subject.
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