A Therapeutic Alternative in the  Management of Fibromyalgia

Malagón, Jair; Villaveces, Mariana; Manent, Lluís

doi:10.26752/cuarzo.v23.n1.221

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“…These recurrences are common and persist in younger people, as in the age group of this patient. The Atlasprofilax method has been shown to be an effective method in reducing pain and improving quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia [ 41 ], temporo-mandibular joint-associated disorders, and cervico-brachialgia disorders [ 42 , 43 ]. This case report agrees with previous studies and case reports, broadening preliminary the use of the Atlasprofilax method for herniated discs and their associated ailments.…”

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Total Resorption of a Chronic L4-L5 Disc Extrusion After Application of the Atlasprofilax Method: A Case Report

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Patient: Male, 42-year-old Final Diagnosis: The disc extrusion at L4–L5 was totally resorbed and improvement in the L3–L4 and L4–L5 disc bulges Symptoms: Bilateral trapezius pain • right brachialgia • constant chronic lumbalgia • right sciatica • gait claudication • paresthesia and dysesthesias in the lower limbs with associated pain and numbness in the calves Medication: — Clinical Procedure: AtlasProfilax Specialty: Rehabilitation Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: The intervertebral disc extrusion resorption has been described in the literature by various authors. It occurs in up to 75% of patients with symptomatic extruded lumbar discs. The Atlasprofilax method favors osteo-musculo-articular rehabilitation processes, mainly impacting on 2 levels: the first is the bone anatomy of the atlanto-occipital joint, and the second is the fasciae located in the cervical region. Case Report: A 42-year-old male patient diagnosed by MRI with dehydration of L2–L3 to L5–S1 intervertebral discs, disc bulging at L2–L3 and L3–L4, and disc extrusion at L4–L5, received a one-time neuromuscular treatment, called the Atlasprofilax method, to the suboccipital region. In a repeat MRI 6 months later, the disc extrusion at L4–L5 was totally resorbed and improvement in the L3–L4 and L4–L5 disc bulges was seen. The patient’s symptoms prior to the Atlasprofilax treatment included bilateral trapezius pain, right brachialgia, constant chronic low back pain, right sciatica, gait claudication, and paresthesia and dysesthesias in the lower limbs with associated pain and numbness in the calves. These symptoms were ameliorated after the treatment. The sciatica disappeared 1 week after the treatment and did not recur. In a follow-up 5 years later, the remaining symptoms had improved even further. Conclusions: We propose that alterations of the cervical musculature and deep fascia could predispose to the development of lumbar disc abnormalities. We therefore also propose that improvements in this patient, both in symptoms and in imaging findings, are due to a reduction of the asymmetric distribution of forces and elastic loading as a result of the Atlasprofilax treatment.

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Total Resorption of a Chronic L4-L5 Disc Extrusion After Application of the Atlasprofilax Method: A Case Report

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“…Clinical experience with the Atlasprofilax method supports that this intervention helps in recovering or ameliorating the orthogonal cephalopodalic axis, which brings improvements in spinal curves, center of gravity, and body balance. The Atlasprofilax method has already showed benefits in jaw and temporomandibular joint disorders [ 22 ], fibromyalgia [ 23 ], and radiologic improvements in the orthogonality of the C0-C1-C2 segment [ 24 , 25 ]. The pathologies in which the Atlasprofilax intervention showed therapeutic gains have a correlation with postural control deficits and imbalance [ 26 – 28 ].…”

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Impact of the Atlasprofilax Method on Body Balance on High Performance Archery Olympic Athletes: A Case Series

Manent¹,

Fonseca²,

Angulo

2023

Am J Case Rep

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Case series Patients: 3 women • 3 men Final Diagnosis: Athlete 5, who received the Atlasprofilax procedure, showed the most favorable results in the balance assessments compared with the 5 other athletes who did not receive the intervention Symptoms: Balance problems Clinical Procedure: AtlasProfilax Specialty: Orthopedics and Traumatology • Rehabilitation Objective: Unusual clinical course Background: High-performance athletes, such as archers, require optimal proprioception and balance. Subclinical or underestimated metabolic and pathomechanic alterations in the suboccipital myofascia could lead to loss of performance in balance and proprioception. Therapeutic optimization of myofascia and its complex structures through noninvasive stimulation by mechanotransductive vibropressure could be a preliminary key factor in high-performance athletes for high-performance sport. Case Reports: This study was conducted with 6 athletes from the Brazilian Olympic archery team to evaluate the impact of the Atlasprofilax intervention on body balance. The results were measured using a standardized medical stabilometric platform, which assessed static balance and proprioception capacity. One athlete underwent the intervention before the entire team was tested for balance and reflexes in their archery performance. The study found that the intervened athlete showed improved balance and reflexes, as indicated by superior scores in the risk of fall assessment and fall index. The results suggest the potential for the Atlasprofilax intervention to improve body balance and proprioception in high-performance athletes. Conclusions: A single intervention using the Atlasprofilax method in 1 of 6 Olympic archers resulted in significant improvement in balance and proprioception when compared with that of the non-intervened athletes. This preliminary evidence suggests that the Atlasprofilax intervention on the suboccipital myofascia may have a positive impact on enhancing balance and performance in elite athletes by improving proprioception.

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A Therapeutic Alternative in the Management of Fibromyalgia

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References 11 publications

Total Resorption of a Chronic L4-L5 Disc Extrusion After Application of the Atlasprofilax Method: A Case Report

Total Resorption of a Chronic L4-L5 Disc Extrusion After Application of the Atlasprofilax Method: A Case Report

Impact of the Atlasprofilax Method on Body Balance on High Performance Archery Olympic Athletes: A Case Series

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