Utilisation des dispositifs nanotechnologiques dans les pathologies dégénératives cérébrales. Étude prospective sur 28 patients atteints de sclérose en plaques

Abstract

Utilisation des dispositifs nanotechnologiques dans les pathologies dégénératives cérébrales Étude prospective sur 28 patients atteints de sclérose en plaques The use of nano-technological devices in degenerative cerebral pathologies Perspective study on 28 patients with multiple sclerosis

Taopatch® combined with home-based training protocol to prevent sedentary lifestyle and biochemical changes in MS patients during COVID-19 pandemic

“… 21 It has recently been shown that also in subjects with MS, these devices can induce improvement on proprioception, ROM and balance. 9 For these reasons we hypothesized that the use of this device combined with physical activity performed at home could have effects on functional impairments in MS patients. We enrolled in our study 17 MS patients split in 2 groups that both performed PA but just one, the experimental group, wore the Taopatch ® devices.…”

“…8 In general, in research experience the influence of several biomechanical devices, as occlusal splints and foot orthoses, on many physical features have been investigated reporting conflicting results. [9][10][11][12] Although the use of nanotechnological devices is growing in different healthcare application, only a few research groups have studied the role of a nanotechnological device on physical features. 13 A medical device, recently developed, that uses nanotechnology is the Taopatch ® (Tao Technologies, Italy).…”

“…In fact, Taopatch ® device has improved strength and balance performance increasing the maximum tension of the affected muscles; the electromyography was used to detect changes in the activity of the postural muscles. 13 Lomeo et al (2019), 9 investigated the effect of Taopatch ® in subjects with MS and showed that the use of these devices can improve and prolong the effect on proprioception, balance, mouvements of the affected limbs and this can be extremely helpful for these patients. They also observed (SF-36 Questionnaire) an improvement in physical and emotional conditions of the patients.…”

“…They also observed (SF-36 Questionnaire) an improvement in physical and emotional conditions of the patients. 9 In addition, nanotechnology has been shown to be useful for several purposes including performance and posture improvements and injury recovery. 13 It is now known that exercise improves physical health but also the quality of life and this need is accentuated in this period of forced sedentary lifestyle due to the pandemic situation, 14 , 15 and especially in subjects with various pathologies, physical activity can be the key factor to improve quality of life; in particular, individuals with MS have a tendency to be sedentary due to the difficulty of following a rehabilitation program in hospitals or authorized centers.…”

A new road to improve vitamin D and balance through Taopatch^® and proprioceptive protocol in Multiple Sclerosis patients

“…Indeed it could have a positive influence in the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and of dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEAS), the most abundant neuroprotective steroid hormone in the human body that may improve myelination, beside other important biological functions. 13 Supporting the effects of physical exercise, biomechanical devices may improve management of disabling symptoms in MS. [14][15] A study of Carbonari et al (2021) 16 is one of the few that used Occlusal Splints and Taopatch ® in athletes, showing positive effects on muscle performance, balance and posture.…”