scholarly journals The Role Of Community Physical Therapy In The Functional Independence And Quality Of Life Of Elderly Women

10.3823/1898 ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Karolliny Silva Fontenele Coutinho ◽  
Ronny Anderson Carvalho Silva ◽  
Stefanne Rosa de Almeida Rêgo ◽  
Ramon Handerson Gomes Teles ◽  
Yago Medeiros Dutra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Functional Independence

scholarly journals Multimodal Physical Therapy Approach on Depression, Anxiety, Stress and Quality of Life in Subject with Home Quarantine for COVID-19 Pandemic Attack- A Case Study From India

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramesh Patra ◽  
Biswajit Kanungo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Emotional Health ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Depression Anxiety Stress Scale

Abstract Purpose: The main purpose of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of multidisciplinary physiotherapy approach on depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life during lockdown periods for the COVID-19 pandemic attack. Method: The patient was 56 years female complaining with restlessness and sleep disturbances at night in an outpatient department, Jalandhar Physiotherapy, India. She was a known case of hypertension and grade-2 bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Her level of depression, anxiety and stress was evaluated through DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scale) questionnaire. Short Form of health related questionnaire (SF-36) was used for the assessment of quality of life. Emotional liberation breathing technique and multimodal physical therapy approaches were used to treat the patient for 2 weeks of periods 3 sessions per week. Results: After four weeks of follow up the patient was presented with significant improvement in all the parameters depression, anxiety, stress and quality of life (physical functioning, role of limitation-physical health, role of limitation-emotional health, energy, emotional wellbeing, Body pain and general health). These outcomes were reduced the use of analgesics and sedative drugs. Conclusion: Therefore, the outcomes of this case study concluded that multidimensional therapeutic approach is a beneficial approach to manage depression, anxiety, quality of life, and sleep quality.

scholarly journals Promoção da saúde bucal e o idoso

2020 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Lucinei Paz Torquato ◽  
Debora Berger Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Promotion ◽  
Population Aging ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
National Health Policy ◽  
Care For The Elderly

Introduction: For the year 2050, the estimate is to have more than two billion people over the age of 60 worldwide. This projection of population aging highlights the importance of assessing the oral health of the elderly and, consequently, highlighting the role of public policies and the dental surgeon in health promotion in this context. Objective: The purpose of this paper is to approach the main oral changes that occur in the elderly and the importance given to this by public policies. Discussion: The literature emphasizes the national health policy of the elderly and the duty of the professional to promote the quality of life while preserving the autonomy and functional independence of the patient. Conclusion: Several public policies ensure the rights guaranteed to people aged 60 years or older regarding whole health care for the elderly. However, much needs to be done for them to benefit and have full access to this service. Therefore, it’s the dental surgeon’s responsibility to bring awareness to this reality and need.

scholarly journals Effect of photobiomodulation combined with physical therapy on functional performance in children with myelomeningocele: A protocol randomized clinical blind study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (10) ◽  
pp. e0253963
Author(s):  
Tamiris Silva ◽  
Juliana Roque de Queiroz ◽  
Karina Helga Leal Turcio ◽  
Daysi da Cruz Tobelem ◽  
Tamires Ribeiro Araújo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Functional Performance ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Rectus Femoris ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Blind Study ◽  
Clinical Trial Registration ◽  
Sit To Stand

Introduction Myelomeningocele is a severe type of spina bifida, resulting from improper closure of the neural tube. This condition drastically affects the structures of the spinal cord resulting in deficiencies. The combination of these deficiencies results in an overall decrease in mobility and functional participation amongst this population. Physiotherapy plays an essential role in rehabilitating people with MMC. The current literature shows that resources such as photobiomodulation (PBM) may support the rehabilitation of neurological conditions. The aim of the proposed study is to evaluate the effects of photobiomodulation (PBM) combined with physical therapy on functional performance in children with low lumbosacral myelomeningocele. Materials and methods This is a protocol randomized clinical blind study, that will include 30 individuals of both sexes, aged between 5 to 8 years, diagnosed with low and sacral lumbar myelomeningocele and capable of performing the sit-to-stand task. The participants will be randomly assigned into two treatment groups: PBM + physiotherapeutic exercises and sham PBM + physiotherapeutic exercises. Irradiation will be carried out with light emitting diode (LED) at a wavelength of 850 nm, energy of 25 J per point, 50 seconds per point and a power of 200 mW. The same device will be used in the placebo group but will not emit light. Muscle activity will be assessed using a portable electromyograph (BTS Engineering) and the sit-to-stand task will be performed as a measure of functioning. Electrodes will be positioned on the lateral gastrocnemius, tibialis anterior and rectus femoris muscles. The Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory will be used to assess functional independence. Quality of life will be assessed using the Child Health Questionnaire—Parent Form 50. Changes in participation will be assessed using the Participation and Environment Measure for Children and Youth. The data will be analyzed with the aid of GraphPad PRISM. Discussion The results of this study can contribute to a better understanding of the effectiveness of PBM on functioning and quality of life in children with myelomeningocele. Clinical trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04425330.

scholarly journals Influence of Physical Therapy and Cholinergic Medication on the Life Quality Parameters in Post-Stroke with the arm Motor Dysfunction

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iriah Festus Uwa-Agbonikhena
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Motor Dysfunction ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Motor dysfunction makes the greatest contribution to the patient’s functional independence and has a significant impact on the quality of life (QOL) of post-stroke patients. The objective of the research was to evaluate the impact of different physical therapy approaches and choline alphoscerate on the functional independence and quality of life in patients in 1 year after ischemic stroke. Materials and methods. There were 104 patients examined in 1-year period after first anterior circulation ischemic stroke. Neurological status, functional independence and QOL were assessed according to the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS), modified Rankin Scale (mRS), Functional Independence Measurement (FIM) and Stroke Specific Quality of Life Scale (SS-QOL). Patients in Group 1 received secondary stroke prevention therapy and performed the exercises complex for general muscle function improvement for 2 months; patients in Group 2 also performed the exercise complex for hand motility improvement for 2 months; patients in Group 3 received choline alphoscerate 400 mg twice a day for 2 months in addition to the abovementioned physical therapy. Results. 2 months of physical therapy in Group 1 resulted in increase of “Transfer” and subtotal motor scores. A significant increase in the “Self-care”, “Transfer” and therefore subtotal motor and total scores was observed in the patients in Group 2 and Group 3; the motor subtotal and total scores in Group 3 were 11.4% and 11.6 % higher than the same indices in Group 1, respectively. The most significant improvement of QOL parameters was observed in patients in Group 3, whose total score increased by 36.8% from the baseline (p<0.05), and exceeded the same index of Group 1 by 17.1% (p<0.05). Conclusions. Adding of hand exercise into the physical therapy complex for post-stroke patients contributes to better upper extremity motor performance and therefore functional independence. Stimulation of cholinergic neurotransmission with the choline alphoscerate may also increase the efficacy of physical therapy and contribute to patients’ general mobility, upper extremity function and QOL.

scholarly journals Effects of a physical therapy program on quality of life among community-dwelling elderly women: randomized-controlled trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 503-513 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariana Chaves Aveiro ◽  
Patricia Driusso ◽  
Julia Gianjoppe dos Santos ◽  
Viviane Dassi Kiyoto ◽  
Jorge Oishi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Exercise Group ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Reliable Change ◽  
Therapy Program ◽  
Physical Therapy Program

INTRODUCTION: Health promotion policies for encouraging elderly to remain active, independent and, effectively have a positive effect on their quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To verify the effects of a low-intensity group-based physical therapy program on quality of life among community-dwelling elderly women. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It was carried out a randomized controlled trial. Seventeen women (67.8 ± 4.9 years old) that completed 12-week training program and 10 women (68.9 ± 5.7 years old) that were included in control group answered the abbreviated version for World Health Organization Quality of life Questionnaire - WHOQOL-bref at baseline and after 12 weeks. Exercise group performed stretching, resistance and balance training. Intragroup and intergroup analysis was made using Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U tests, respectively. The level of significance used for all comparisons was 5%. Furthermore, it was determined the Reliable Change Index (RCI) as part of JT Method. RESULTS: Exercise group presented a significant improvement for Psychological domain (p = 0.047) after 12-week physical therapy program. Otherwise, control group presented a significant worsening for overall (p = 0.01), physical (p = 0.01) and psychological (p = 0.008) domains. Exercise group presented two participants with positive reliable change (PRC) for social domain, two participants with PRC for Environment domain. Overall and Physical domain presented three participants with PRC. Psychological domain presented four participants with PRC and one with negative reliable change. CONCLUSION: A low-intensity group-based physical therapy program may contribute in order to maintain quality of life and improve some psychological aspects among community-dwelling elderly women.

Exercise and Cancer-related Fatigue

2010 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
pp. 20 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen M Mustian ◽  
Luke J Peppone ◽  
Oxana G Palesh ◽  
Michelle C Janelsins ◽  
Supriya G Mohile ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Side Effect ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Functional Independence ◽  
Common Side Effect ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue

Cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect reported by cancer patients during and after treatment. Cancer-related fatigue significantly interferes with a patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living and maintain functional independence and quality of life. Cancer-related fatigue can also interfere with a patient’s ability to complete treatments. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of cancer-related fatigue, its pathopsychophysiology, and the role of exercise in the management of this side effect.

scholarly journals The influence of cryotherapy and kinesitherapy on lower back pain reduction and im-provement of quality of life in elderly women

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Aleksandra Kulis ◽  
Anna Misiorek ◽  
Anna Marchewka
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Older Women ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Elderly Women ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Whole Body Cryotherapy

Introduction: Cryotherapy and kinesitherapy are commonly used methods in treating lower back pain Aim: The main aim of the study is to compare the effects of whole-body cryotherapy, cryo-therapy combined with kinesitherapy, and kinesitherapy alone on pain and quality of life in older women with spinal arthritis. Material and methods: The study group comprised 69 women between the age of 65 and 70 who were diagnosed with lumbar spine arthritis and were undergoing physical therapy due to back pain. The women were divided into 3 subgroups which participated in different rehabili-tation protocols (cryotherapy, cryotherapy with kinesitherapy and kinesitherapy alone). Physi-cal therapy lasted for 2 weeks, from Monday to Friday. Quality of life was investigated with the SF-36v2 questionnaire, completed on the first and last day of physical therapy. Results: The study with the SF-36v2 questionnaire observed statistically significant improve-ment in quality of life among all groups. Conclusions: Physical activity effectively reduces pain and improves quality of life among women with osteoarthritis, which casts doubt on the viability of using cryotherapy for this purpose. Article received: 20.05.2018; Accepted: 23.01.2019

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