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New Advances in Physiotherapy

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Exercise and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (23 March 2023) | Viewed by 14983

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Elena Marques-Sule

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1. Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
2. Physiotherapy in Motion, Multispeciality Research Group (PTinMOTION), University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Interests: physiotherapy; physical therapy; exercise; physical activity; rehabilitation; heart failure; heart transplantation
Dr. Noemí Moreno-Segura

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Guest Editor
Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, 46010 Valencia, Spain
Interests: therapeutic exercise; physical activity; rehabilitation; hematology; cardiovascular disease; multidisciplinary approaches; cardiac disease; new technologies; clinical trials; education

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on the new advances in the physiotherapy discipline and their role and relevance in healthcare and education. Physiotherapy is one of the disciplines aiming at improving and maintaining physical function, amongst others, of patients in order to achieve an optimal level of health. Advances in scientific research in terms of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise and other techniques related to the discipline, as well as the assessment of outcomes related to the profession, are important for daily life practice. It is necessary to continue increasing and developing knowledge with studies that show the latest advances in physiotherapy, for in-hospital care, primary, secondary or tertiary care, and also in education and innovation among students and future physiotherapy professionals, in order to share and disseminate studies of high interest to improve physiotherapy practice, as well as the academic sphere in physiotherapy. We strongly believe this Special Issue will offer a good platform for sharing professional and academic experience gained in different domains of physiotherapy. This Special Issue provides an overview of the most recent advances in the field of physiotherapy and their applications in several areas. 

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Physiotherapy programs
  • Rehabilitation programs
  • Therapeutic exercise
  • Physical activity
  • Clinical trials, prospective, cross-sectional, longitudinal or qualitative studies related to physiotherapy
  • Education in the training of students and future professionals
  • Innovation in the training of students and future professionals.

Dr. Elena Marques-Sule
Dr. Noemí Moreno-Segura
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2500 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • physiotherapy
  • physical therapy
  • rehabilitation
  • exercise
  • training
  • physical activity
  • physiotherapy students
  • future physiotherapy professionals
  • education
  • innovation

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Effectiveness of Autogenic Drainage in Improving Pulmonary Function in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis
by Magdalena Żak, Hugues Gauchez, Marek Boberski, Anna Stangret and Agnieszka Kempinska-Podhorodecka
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(5), 3822; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20053822 - 21 Feb 2023
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The use of autogenic drainage (AD) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been officially approved; therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of the leading therapeutic techniques based on AD in patients with CF; Among patients with CF [...] Read more.
The use of autogenic drainage (AD) in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) has been officially approved; therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of the leading therapeutic techniques based on AD in patients with CF; Among patients with CF assessments were made of spirometric parameters, percent blood oxygen saturation, and the general feeling of the patients (Borg, VAS, and mMRC dyspnea scale) before and after therapy using AD, using AD in connection with a belt or a Simeox device and AD in combination with both a belt and Simeox device simultaneously. The best therapeutic effects were generated by the combination of AD with the belt and with the Simeox device. The greatest improvements were observed for FEV1, FVC, PEF, FET, saturation, and patient comfort. In patients <10.5 years of age, the increase in the level of FEV3 and FEV6 was significant in comparison to older patients. Due to their efficacy, therapies connected with AD should be applied not only in hospital departments but also during daily patient care. Given the particular benefits observed in patients <10.5 years of age, it is important to guarantee real accessibility to this form of physiotherapy, especially in this age group. Full article
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The Need for Breathing Training Techniques: The Elephant in the Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation Room: A Randomized Controlled Trial
by Abeer Farghaly, Donna Fitzsimons, Judy Bradley, Magda Sedhom and Hady Atef
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(22), 14694; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192214694 - 9 Nov 2022
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Background: Although solid evidence has indicated that respiratory symptoms are common amongst patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), state-of-the-art cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs do not typically include management strategies to address respiratory symptoms. This study investigated the effect of the addition of breathing [...] Read more.
Background: Although solid evidence has indicated that respiratory symptoms are common amongst patients with chronic heart failure (CHF), state-of-the-art cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs do not typically include management strategies to address respiratory symptoms. This study investigated the effect of the addition of breathing exercises (BE) to the CR programs in CHF. Methods: In a two parallel-arm randomized controlled study (RCT), 40 middle-aged patients with CHF and respiratory symptoms were recruited and randomized into two equal groups (n = 20); group (A): standard CR with BE and group (B): standard CR alone. Primary outcomes were respiratory parameters and secondary outcomes included cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary outcomes. All the participants attended a program of aerobic exercise (three sessions/week, 60–75% MHR, 45–55 min) for 12 weeks, plus educational, nutritional, and psychological counseling. Group (A) patients attended the same program together with BE using inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and breathing calisthenics (BC) (six sessions/week, 15–25 min) for the same duration. Results: There was a significant improvement in the respiratory outcomes, and most of the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary outcomes in both groups with a greater change percentage in group A (p < 0.05). Conclusions: These results indicate that the addition of BE to the CR programs in CHF is effective and is a “patient-centered” approach. Full article
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Canoe polo Athletes’ Anthropometric, Physical, Nutritional, and Functional Characteristics and Performance in a Rowing Task: Cross-Sectional Study
by Elena Marques-Sule, Anna Arnal-Gómez, Lucas Monzani, Pallav Deka, Jairo P. López-Bueno, Manuel Saavedra-Hernández, Luis Suso-Martí and Gemma V. Espí-López
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022, 19(20), 13518; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192013518 - 19 Oct 2022
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Understanding the physical, functional, mental, and nutritional attributes of canoe polo athletes is essential for training and development. Forty-three canoe polo athletes (mean age: 21.54 ± 6.03) participated in the study and were assessed for: anthropometric measurements, exercise motivation, eating habits, adherence to [...] Read more.
Understanding the physical, functional, mental, and nutritional attributes of canoe polo athletes is essential for training and development. Forty-three canoe polo athletes (mean age: 21.54 ± 6.03) participated in the study and were assessed for: anthropometric measurements, exercise motivation, eating habits, adherence to the Mediterranean Diet, and physical and functional abilities. Correlation and multivariate analysis were conducted. Individual performance in a rowing task showed body mass index (β = 0.41) and female gender (β = 0.34) to be the strongest anthropometric predictors, whereas body fat (β = −0.35) and triceps brachii skinfold fatty tissue (β = −0.35) were the strongest negative predictors. Pushing strength (β = 0.37) and range of motion with internal rotation (β = 0.30) were the strongest physical predictors. The physical dimension of the Exercise Motivation Index was a significant psychosocial predictor (β = 0.27). Senior participants had a higher waist–hip ratio (p = 0.04, d = 0.66), arm circumference (p = 0.03, d = 0.68), handgrip strength (p < 0.01, d = 1.27), and push strength (p < 0.01, d = 1.42) than under 21-year-olds. Understanding the highlighted sport-specific characteristics of canoe polo athletes can help trainers to design programs at all levels to optimize performance. Full article
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Massive Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Which Patients Will Benefit from Physiotherapy Exercise Programs? A Narrative Review
by Eoin Ó Conaire, Ruth Delaney, Alexandre Lädermann, Ariane Schwank and Filip Struyf
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2023, 20(7), 5242; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20075242 - 23 Mar 2023
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Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears can cause significant shoulder pain, disability and reduction in quality of life. Treatment approaches can be operative or non-operative. Operative approaches include reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic debridement, partial rotator cuff repair, subacromial balloon spacers, superior capsule reconstruction, [...] Read more.
Massive irreparable rotator cuff tears can cause significant shoulder pain, disability and reduction in quality of life. Treatment approaches can be operative or non-operative. Operative approaches include reverse total shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic debridement, partial rotator cuff repair, subacromial balloon spacers, superior capsule reconstruction, and tendon transfer procedures. Non-operative approaches include physiotherapy exercise programs and corticosteroid injections. There are no randomized controlled trials comparing the different treatment approaches. It is therefore challenging for clinicians to advise patients on what is their best treatment pathway. Physiotherapy exercise programs are less expensive and have lower risks for patients than surgical approaches. However, the success of physiotherapy in patients with massive irreparable rotator cuff tears is highly variable with published success rates of 32–96%. Several cohort studies have sought to identify if certain factors are predictive of success with physiotherapy. Several biomechanical factors were identified as possibly being related to a successful or unsuccessful outcome following physiotherapy, with complete tear of subscapularis demonstrating the strongest evidence. However, there were no appropriately designed prognostic studies. There has been a strong emphasis on biomechanical factors. Other domains such as psychosocial factors, which are important in similar patient populations, have not been explored. We recommend that further research is needed in this area and should include randomized controlled trials comparing treatment approaches and longitudinal prospective prognostic studies to identify predictors of treatment success. Full article
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