Shock waves modulate corticospinal excitability: a proof of concept for further rehabilitation purposes? Introduction Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (fESWT) is a physical therapy consisting in the application of a rapid sequence of single acoustic pulses directed to a target area1. The mechanisms of action has been vastly studied for various musculoskeletal disorders2. However, despite […]
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 […]
Therapeutic education after breast surgery: implementation of audio-visual informational support. Introduction Therapeutic education is an essential element in all peri-operative stages and are key for patient engagement when administering self-care programs. Existing literature clearly states that an informed participation on behalf of patients during the course of treatment reduces the risk of complications, shortens recovery […]
