Qualitative Characteristics of Vulvodynia: A Cross-Sectional Study on Women’s Vulvar Pain Patterns Introduction Vulvodynia is a condition characterized by chronic pain in vulvar region, with a significant impact on women’s quality of life. [1] Its etiology remains poorly understood, and diagnosis is often challenging, relying on the exclusion of other specific causes of genital pain […]
Prevention and risk factor assessment of secondary oncologic lymphedema Introduction Lymphedema(LE) is a chronic condition and is considered one of the main sequelae of Cancer Survivors. In Italy, the total number of living cancer patients with secondary LE (in the various clinical stages) is about 200,000; oncological treatment for breast, skin (melanoma), gynecologic and urologic […]
Agreement among multiple meta-analyses on the effectiveness and safety of virtual reality rehabilitation after stroke: an overview of systematic reviews Introduction Worldwide, stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major cause of disability, with over 12 million new strokes reported each year. With advances in health technologies, the range of interventions for […]
COGNITIVE-MOTOR INTERFERENCE DURING DUAL-TASK IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE Introduction Most activities of daily living involve performing several tasks at once: for example, walking while talking or carrying an object requires attention to be divided between competing tasks1,2. Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) are characterised by loss of automaticity of gait, along with deficits of […]
Comparative assessment of dynamic motor abilities in patients with neurological disorders during straight, curved and blindfolded paths: an instrumented approach Introduction Neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson’s disease (PD), and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are often associated with balance and gait disorders that lead to an increased risk of falling [ 1-3 ]. In the […]
EFFECTS OF MANUAL SUBOCCIPITAL MUSCLES “RELEASE” ON PAIN AND DISABILITY IN ADULTS WITH TENSIVE/CERVICOGENIC HEADACHE OR NECK PAIN: SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Introduction The Suboccipital Muscle Inhibition Technique (MSIT) induces muscle relaxation in the area between occiput and cervical spine. The technique applies a pressure on suboccipital area while the patient lies supine. Suboccipital […]
Effect of botulinum toxin injection on clinical and instrumental measures of walking ability in post-stroke patients with equinus foot deviation. A prospective cohort study. Introduction Equinus foot deviation (EFD) is the most frequent lower limb acquired deformity in stroke survivors. It affects ankle stability during the stance phase of gait and hinders foot clearance during […]
Walking and fatigue in People with Multiple Sclerosis: Gait compensatory strategies to control clearance during the mid-swing phase. A qualitative study. Introduction People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) commonly experience falls or near falls, of which one-third seem to be associated with fatigue or tripping. Lately, different studies have inquired about changes in gait parameters related […]
Efficacy of telemedicine for musculoskeletal disorders: an umbrella review Introduction Telemedicine is a broad term encompassing many applications, such as diagnostic asynchronous evaluation, continuous monitoring using biosensors and synchronous video consultations, including multiple variations on each theme. This definition includes “Telerehabilitation”, “Health Technologies”, “Digital Medicine” and other similar keywords (1, 2). In addition, in recent […]
Are there sex and gender differences in low back pain interventions of randomized controlled trials? A meta-research study Introduction Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of Years Lived with Disability worldwide. The global prevalence of LBP is higher among females compared with males across all age groups (1). To improve LBP management, various […]
