Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases
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Resumo: | Aims: To report three clinical cases of complex brachial plexus injury treated with an innovative physical therapy program, the Chordata Method, combined with electrotherapy.Case description: Three patients suffered a complex brachial plexus injury. They were submitted to surgery and to long-term rehabilitation with the Chordata method (including suspension and tilting exercises) combined with electrotherapy. All patients exhibited significant signs of recovery in post-treatment electroneuromyography. Moreover, improvements in muscle strength and in the range of motion of the injured upper limb were also observed, leading to better posture and gains in activities of daily living (e.g., driving a modified car, holding objects, performing household chores, and doing leisure activities).Conclusions: There was great functional recovery after the physical therapy program with the Chordata Method combined with electrotherapy, with an impact on patients’ daily lives as well as on electroneuromyography findings. Randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm or refute this new non-pharmacological strategy for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries. |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical casesChordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical casesbrachial plexus neuropathiesphysical therapy modalitiesperipheral nerve injuries.neuropatias do plexo braquialmodalidades de fisioterapiatraumatismos dos nervos periféricos.Aims: To report three clinical cases of complex brachial plexus injury treated with an innovative physical therapy program, the Chordata Method, combined with electrotherapy.Case description: Three patients suffered a complex brachial plexus injury. They were submitted to surgery and to long-term rehabilitation with the Chordata method (including suspension and tilting exercises) combined with electrotherapy. All patients exhibited significant signs of recovery in post-treatment electroneuromyography. Moreover, improvements in muscle strength and in the range of motion of the injured upper limb were also observed, leading to better posture and gains in activities of daily living (e.g., driving a modified car, holding objects, performing household chores, and doing leisure activities).Conclusions: There was great functional recovery after the physical therapy program with the Chordata Method combined with electrotherapy, with an impact on patients’ daily lives as well as on electroneuromyography findings. Randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm or refute this new non-pharmacological strategy for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries.Método Chordata combinado com eletroterapia na recuperação funcional após lesão do plexo braquial: relato de três casos clínicosObjetivos: Descrever três casos clínicos em que os indivíduos tiveram lesão de plexo braquial complexa, tratada com um programa inovador de fisioterapia, o Método Chordata, associado à eletroterapia.Descrição dos casos: Três pacientes sofreram lesões complexas do plexo braquial. Os três sujeitos foram submetidos à intervenção cirúrgica e a um longo período de reabilitação com o emprego do método Chordata (envolvendo exercícios de suspensão e pendulação corporal), combinada com a eletroterapia. Todos os pacientes apresentaram sinais significativos de recuperação na eletroneuromiografia pós-tratamento. Além disso, os três também apresentaram melhora na força muscular e nas amplitudes de movimento do membro superior acometido. Observou-se melhor postura e ganhos importantes nas atividades de vida diária (tais como dirigir um carro modificado, segurar objetos, realizar tarefas domésticas e atividades de lazer).Conclusões: Os resultados revelaram uma importante recuperação funcional após o programa de fisioterapia com o Método Chordata associado à eletroterapia, com impacto na vida diária dos pacientes, bem como nos achados eletroneuromiográficos. Ensaios clínicos randomizados são necessários para confirmar ou refutar esta nova estratégia terapêutica não farmacológica nas lesões de plexo braquial.Editora da PUCRS - ediPUCRS2016-05-13info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionRelato de caso raro ou de especial interesseapplication/pdfhttps://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/article/view/2242510.15448/1980-6108.2016.2.22425Scientia Medica; Vol. 26 No. 2 (2016); ID22425Scientia Medica; v. 26 n. 2 (2016); ID224251980-61081806-556210.15448/1980-6108.2016.2reponame:Scientia Medica (Porto Alegre. Online)instname:Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)instacron:PUC_RSenghttps://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/article/view/22425/14391Copyright (c) 2016 Scientia Medicainfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessMestriner, Régis Gemerascade Oliveira, Charlene BritoMelo, Denizar Alberto da Silvade Menezes, Mayara FerrazFilho, Irenio Gomes da Silvada Silva, Jefferson Luis BragaFrison, Verônica Baptista2018-08-09T02:56:41Zoai:ojs.revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br:article/22425Revistahttps://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/PUBhttps://revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br/scientiamedica/oaiscientiamedica@pucrs.br || editora.periodicos@pucrs.br1980-61081806-5562opendoar:2018-08-09T02:56:41Scientia Medica (Porto Alegre. Online) - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUCRS)false |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases Mestriner, Régis Gemerasca brachial plexus neuropathies physical therapy modalities peripheral nerve injuries. neuropatias do plexo braquial modalidades de fisioterapia traumatismos dos nervos periféricos. |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
title_full |
Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
title_full_unstemmed |
Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
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Chordata method combined with electrotherapy in functional recovery after brachial plexus injury: report of three clinical cases |
author |
Mestriner, Régis Gemerasca |
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Mestriner, Régis Gemerasca de Oliveira, Charlene Brito Melo, Denizar Alberto da Silva de Menezes, Mayara Ferraz Filho, Irenio Gomes da Silva da Silva, Jefferson Luis Braga Frison, Verônica Baptista |
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author |
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de Oliveira, Charlene Brito Melo, Denizar Alberto da Silva de Menezes, Mayara Ferraz Filho, Irenio Gomes da Silva da Silva, Jefferson Luis Braga Frison, Verônica Baptista |
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Mestriner, Régis Gemerasca de Oliveira, Charlene Brito Melo, Denizar Alberto da Silva de Menezes, Mayara Ferraz Filho, Irenio Gomes da Silva da Silva, Jefferson Luis Braga Frison, Verônica Baptista |
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brachial plexus neuropathies physical therapy modalities peripheral nerve injuries. neuropatias do plexo braquial modalidades de fisioterapia traumatismos dos nervos periféricos. |
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brachial plexus neuropathies physical therapy modalities peripheral nerve injuries. neuropatias do plexo braquial modalidades de fisioterapia traumatismos dos nervos periféricos. |
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Aims: To report three clinical cases of complex brachial plexus injury treated with an innovative physical therapy program, the Chordata Method, combined with electrotherapy.Case description: Three patients suffered a complex brachial plexus injury. They were submitted to surgery and to long-term rehabilitation with the Chordata method (including suspension and tilting exercises) combined with electrotherapy. All patients exhibited significant signs of recovery in post-treatment electroneuromyography. Moreover, improvements in muscle strength and in the range of motion of the injured upper limb were also observed, leading to better posture and gains in activities of daily living (e.g., driving a modified car, holding objects, performing household chores, and doing leisure activities).Conclusions: There was great functional recovery after the physical therapy program with the Chordata Method combined with electrotherapy, with an impact on patients’ daily lives as well as on electroneuromyography findings. Randomized clinical trials are needed to confirm or refute this new non-pharmacological strategy for the treatment of brachial plexus injuries. |
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