Use of ultrasound shear wave to measure muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy

Vola, Elena Augusta; Albano, Mariantonia; Luise, Carla Di; Servodidio, Valeria; Sansone, Mario; Russo, Sergio; Corrado, Bruno; Iammarrone, Clemente Servodio; Caprio, Maria Grazia; Vallone, Gianfranco

doi:10.1007/s40477-018-0313-6

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“…| 2020 | Proc3 | VOLUME 15 © 2020 University of Alicante structures; technical equipment, like ultrasound guidance, are able to provide anatomical, functional and biomechanical information about the architecture of several components of musculoskeletal systems, providing qualitative information about the characteristics of involved tissues (with techniques like the elastography) (Vola et al, 2018) .…”

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Tendinopathies of the hip and pelvis in athletes: A narrative review

Sirico¹,

Palermi²,

Massa³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science

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Tendon disorders represent some of the most frequent musculoskeletal complaints worldwide. In the athletic population, tendinopathy could affect different anatomical districts. Tendons surrounding hip and pelvis are frequently involved due to overuse and high functional demands in the athletes. These disorders negatively impact on sport performance, since they are a long-lasting clinical condition requiring a multimodal management. Great trochanter pain syndrome, proximal hamstring tendinopathy, insertional adductor tendinopathy and ileopsoas tendinopathy are the most common clinical conditions involving tendon structures of the hip and pelvis. Due to the anatomical complexity of the region, the relationship with pelvic organs, the demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the athletes, the differential diagnosis between these musculoskeletal disorders and other diseases is often difficult to conduct and some therapeutic options are challenging. Modification of risk factors, changes in training protocols, some specific therapeutic exercise programs and rehabilitation procedures have been proposed as an efficient conservative management strategy, guarantying a complete recovery of athletic function. Surgical approaches are required in a specific subset of patients. This narrative literature review aims to summarize current understanding and areas of ongoing research about the clinical features, diagnostic keys and therapeutic options of the main clinical tendinopathies surrounding hip and pelvis.

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Tendinopathies of the hip and pelvis in athletes: A narrative review

Sirico¹,

Palermi²,

Massa³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science

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“…Knowing these mechanisms could be relevant to define the effect of physical activity (Jones & Rutherford, 1987) , rehabilitation process and physical agents on muscle tissue in normal and pathological conditions (B Corrado, Albano, et al, 2019) (Vola et al, 2018).…”

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From “sliding” to “winding” filaments theory: A narrative review of mechanisms behind skeletal muscle contraction

Montesano¹,

Palermi²,

Massa³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science

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The physiological mechanisms behind muscle contraction are a main concept in sport medicine and rehabilitation. The sarcomere is the functional unit of skeletal muscle and several proteins definite its complex structure. The most common theory to explain muscle contraction was proposed in the last 50's and has become widely popular and accepted: the "sliding filaments" theory. Even if this hypothesis was able to justify some form of muscle contraction, other processes are not fully described by it. Eccentric contraction and some phenomena, like the "force enhancement during stretch" concept described in the 2002, are not explicable according to the sliding filament theory. Therefore, several hypotheses have been suggested over the years, such as the "popping sarcomeres" theory and the "winding filament" theory. Some other proteins, like titin, have gained a main role in the physiology of the sarcomere and should be relevant to explain mechanisms of eccentric contraction, where the sarcomere generates highest level of tension while it is lengthening. The aim of this review is to summarize the physiological theories of muscle contraction and to define concepts applicable in sport medicine and in rehabilitation areas.

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“…US features of PF include a thickened (> 4 mm) and hypoechoic aponeurosis close to its calcaneal attachment (Elias et al, 2013). Shear wave elastography (SWE) allows quantitative assessment of the stiffness of the plantar fascia and can highlights the classic alterations of PF Schillizzi et al, 2020;Vola et al, 2018). Contrary to popular belief, recent studies have demonstrated no correlation between fascial thickness and degree of symptoms (Meyer et al, 2018).…”

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Ultrasound-guided collagen injections for treatment of plantar fasciopathy in runners: A pilot study and case series

Corrado¹,

Bonini²,

Tarantino³

et al. 2020

Journal of Human Sport and Exercise - 2020 - Spring Conferences of Sports Science

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Background. Plantar fasciopathy is a frequent source of foot pain in athletes, and it is caused by the degeneration of the proximal insertion of the plantar fascia, usually triggered by repetitive microtrauma. Type I porcine collagen was shown to enhance tendon repair in vitro, and collagen injections are currently used to treat different tendinopathies. The aim of this study is to verify the effectiveness of collagen injections on pain and function in runners with plantar fasciopathy. Methods. Runners, who have been suffering from plantar fasciopathy for at least 6 months, were treated with a series of 4 ultrasound-guided type I porcine collagen injections, at weekly intervals. The Visual Analogue Scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society-Ankle Hindfoot score and pressure algometry were used to verify the effects of collagen injections at 1-month and 3-month follow-up. Results. Compared to baseline, minor (p ≥ .05) and major (p ≤ .001) improvements on pain and function were registered at 1-month and 3-month follow-up, respectively. Conclusion. This is the first study that evaluates the effectiveness of collagen injections in the treatment of plantar fasciopathy in runners. Despite the limitations of this study, the positive findings could represent the starting point for further clinical trials.

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Use of ultrasound shear wave to measure muscle stiffness in children with cerebral palsy

Cited by 34 publications

References 24 publications

Tendinopathies of the hip and pelvis in athletes: A narrative review

Tendinopathies of the hip and pelvis in athletes: A narrative review

From “sliding” to “winding” filaments theory: A narrative review of mechanisms behind skeletal muscle contraction

Ultrasound-guided collagen injections for treatment of plantar fasciopathy in runners: A pilot study and case series

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