International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is major public health problem, causing significant ... more Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is major public health problem, causing significant mortality and morbidity worldwide [1]. The WHO estimates a current mortality rate of around 64 million people; it has been estimated that, in 2030, COPD will represent the third cause of mortality in the world.1 It is a progressive disease characterized by chronic inflammation and dysfunction of the upper airways [2].
International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a condition characterized by the inability of the heart to ensure ... more Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a condition characterized by the inability of the heart to ensure proper supply of oxygen to the body tissues [1]. The prevalence of this disease is found mainly in patients over 50 years of age.1 Heart disease from chronic insufficiency is increasing, due to the average increase in the age of the population and medical treatment that guarantees longer survival for the cardiac patient [1-3]. When heart failure is in an advanced stage and the clinical condition allows, the patient can be put on the transplant list. However, the number of organs available for transplant is lower than the demand [4,5]. Another treatment option in advanced heart failure is mechanical ventricular support, which can be offered to patients who meet pre-determined criteria for inclusion [6]. The most commonly surgically implanted device is left-ventricular assistance device. (L-VAD), a mechanical pump that supports the cardiac pump function, intervening in support of left vent...
Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018
Every body structure is wrapped in connective tissue or fascia, creating a structural continuity ... more Every body structure is wrapped in connective tissue or fascia, creating a structural continuity that gives form and function to every tissue and organ. The fascial tissue is uniformly distributed throughout the body, enveloping, interacting with and permeating blood vessels, nerves, viscera, meninges, bones and muscles, creating various layers at different depths and forming a tridimensional metabolic and mechanical matrix. This article reviews the literature on the emission of biophotons and adjustable sounds by the fascial system, because these biological changes could be a means of local and systemic cellular communication and become another assessment tool for manual (therapy) practitioners. This is the first article that discusses these topics in a single text, attempting to bring such information into an area of application that is beneficial to osteopaths, chiropractors, and manual therapists.
The pelvic floor is an anatomical area where the balance of different visceral, muscular and liqu... more The pelvic floor is an anatomical area where the balance of different visceral, muscular and liquid pressures play a fundamental role in the physiological pursuit of the functions of all the structures contained therein. When the balance is broken, multiple disorders and pathologies arise, requiring conservative or surgical multidisciplinary treatments. The focus of this article is to propose a manual evaluation of the musculoskeletal structures of the pelvic floor since a complete palpatory examination taking into account the muscular, articular and ligamentous aspect of the pelvic area is currently missing. The detection of the abnormal area is a determining factor to organize properly the therapeutic work because, potentially resulting in better results. According to the Authors' knowledge, this is the first article in the current scientific landscape proposing a complete manual evaluation.
International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is major public health problem, causing significant ... more Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is major public health problem, causing significant mortality and morbidity worldwide [1]. The WHO estimates a current mortality rate of around 64 million people; it has been estimated that, in 2030, COPD will represent the third cause of mortality in the world.1 It is a progressive disease characterized by chronic inflammation and dysfunction of the upper airways [2].
International Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a condition characterized by the inability of the heart to ensure ... more Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a condition characterized by the inability of the heart to ensure proper supply of oxygen to the body tissues [1]. The prevalence of this disease is found mainly in patients over 50 years of age.1 Heart disease from chronic insufficiency is increasing, due to the average increase in the age of the population and medical treatment that guarantees longer survival for the cardiac patient [1-3]. When heart failure is in an advanced stage and the clinical condition allows, the patient can be put on the transplant list. However, the number of organs available for transplant is lower than the demand [4,5]. Another treatment option in advanced heart failure is mechanical ventricular support, which can be offered to patients who meet pre-determined criteria for inclusion [6]. The most commonly surgically implanted device is left-ventricular assistance device. (L-VAD), a mechanical pump that supports the cardiac pump function, intervening in support of left vent...
Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine, 2018
Every body structure is wrapped in connective tissue or fascia, creating a structural continuity ... more Every body structure is wrapped in connective tissue or fascia, creating a structural continuity that gives form and function to every tissue and organ. The fascial tissue is uniformly distributed throughout the body, enveloping, interacting with and permeating blood vessels, nerves, viscera, meninges, bones and muscles, creating various layers at different depths and forming a tridimensional metabolic and mechanical matrix. This article reviews the literature on the emission of biophotons and adjustable sounds by the fascial system, because these biological changes could be a means of local and systemic cellular communication and become another assessment tool for manual (therapy) practitioners. This is the first article that discusses these topics in a single text, attempting to bring such information into an area of application that is beneficial to osteopaths, chiropractors, and manual therapists.
The pelvic floor is an anatomical area where the balance of different visceral, muscular and liqu... more The pelvic floor is an anatomical area where the balance of different visceral, muscular and liquid pressures play a fundamental role in the physiological pursuit of the functions of all the structures contained therein. When the balance is broken, multiple disorders and pathologies arise, requiring conservative or surgical multidisciplinary treatments. The focus of this article is to propose a manual evaluation of the musculoskeletal structures of the pelvic floor since a complete palpatory examination taking into account the muscular, articular and ligamentous aspect of the pelvic area is currently missing. The detection of the abnormal area is a determining factor to organize properly the therapeutic work because, potentially resulting in better results. According to the Authors' knowledge, this is the first article in the current scientific landscape proposing a complete manual evaluation.
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