Tag: Fatma Aboelmagd M.

Potential effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and photobiomodulation in the treatment of older adults with diabetic foot ulcer

Fatma Aboelmagd M, Samah A. Moawd, Salah Eldin Bassit Elsayed, Anju Verma


Fatma Aboelmagd M, Samah A. Moawd, Salah Eldin Bassit Elsayed, Anju Verma – Potential effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and photobiomodulation in the treatment of older adults with diabetic foot ulcer. A randomized clinical trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2022; 22(2); 186-192

Abstract
Purpose of the study. To compare between the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), photobiomodulation(PBMT) and patients receiving routine physical therapy(PT) on tissue viability, pain, and quality of life in older adults with diabetic foot ulcer.
Methods. Forty-five older adults with diabetic foot ulcer (age, 62-70 years) were enrolled into a randomized control trial with parallel group design, assigned into three equal groups; two study groups (ESWT group and PBMT group), and control group (CG). All the groups received the routine PT program, in addition, ESWT group received ESWT and PBMT group received LLLT. Tissue viability, pain, and quality of life (QoL) were assessed pre- and immediately post-treatment.
Results. Non-significant differences in the outcome measures between groups pre-treatment(P > 0.05). Regarding the post-treatment, the study groups showed significant improvements in the study outcome measures (P < 0.001), whereas the control group did not show significant changes (p ˃ 0.05).
Conclusion. ESWT and PBMT produced similar effects on tissue viability, pain, and QoL in older adults with DFU.
Key words:
diabetic foot ulcer, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, photobiomodulation, older adults
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Potential effect of aerobika oscillating positive expiratory pressure training on arterial blood gases, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis

Mai Abdel-Ghani E., Nagwa Mohamed B., Shaimaa Aboeldahab A., Fatma Aboelmagd M.

Mai Abdel-Ghani E., Nagwa Mohamed B., Shaimaa Aboeldahab A., Fatma Aboelmagd M. – Potential effect of aerobika oscillating positive expiratory pressure training on arterial blood gases, functional capacity and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 212-218

Abstract
Background. In patients with bronchiectasis, the elastic and muscular tissue is lost, obstructing the normal drainage of bronchial secretions, which can become chronically compromised, resulting in mild to moderate airway obstruction, which affects blood oxygenation and, as a consequence, the patients’ quality of life. Purpose: The aim of the study was to evaluate the potential effect of Aerobika oscillating positive expiratory pressure training on arterial blood gases, functional capacity, and quality of life in patients with bronchiectasis. Materials and Methods. The study recruited the participation of sixty bronchiectasis patients of both genders (24 males and 36 females). They were divided into two major categories, each with 30 patients: study and control. Both groups continued to take their medications during the study period, and the study group received twice-daily training with the Aerobika positive expiratory pressure device. Before and after the study, both groups had their arterial PaO2 and PaCO2 measured, as well as their quality-of-life questionnaire (STGRQ) score and functional capacity (6MWT and percent predicted 6-MWD). Results. The study group at the end of the study showed improvement (P < 0.05) in arterial PaO2 and PaCO2, as well as their quality-of-life questionnaire (STGRQ) score and functional capacity (6MWT and percent predicted 6-MWD with no change in the control group (P > 0.05). The mean value of 6MWT showed a strong positive correlation with PaO2 (r = 0.86, P = 0.001) and at the same time showed a strong negative correlation with the SGRQ score (r = −0.64, P = 0.001). Conclusions. Aerobika positive expiratory pressure therapy provided an appropriate physiotherapy procedure for patients with bronchiectasis; it maximizes airflow, improves expiratory time and alveolar ventilation, and promotes gas exchange; overall, Aerobika demonstrated great efficacy in draining sputum and improving oxygenation.
Key words:
bronchiectasis, aerobika pep device, blood gases, functional capacity, quality of life
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Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Mobility and Functional Capacity in Elderly: A randomized clinical trial

Fatma Aboelmagd M., Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Ibtissam M. Saab

Fatma Aboelmagd M., Hamada Ahmed Hamada, Ibtissam M. Saab – Effect of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Diaphragm Mobility and Functional Capacity in Elderly: A randomized clinical trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 28-32

Abstract
Aim. Aging resulted in decrease in respiratory muscle strength which limits the exercise performance and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and the functional outcomes of inspiratory muscle training in elderly.
Material and methods. 48 nonsmoker’s elderly from both genders aging 60 to 70 years were recruited. They were assigned randomly into two groups of equal number. The study group received training with threshold inspiratory muscle trainer (IMT) at 40% of the PImax measured during the initial evaluation which was readjusted weekly by evaluating the PImax while the control group received training with threshold IMT at the lowest pressure offered by the device, 3 times/week for 10 weeks. Diaphragmatic mobility was measured by ultrasonography, Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement and the functional capacity was measured by 6MWT before and after the end of the training program for both groups.
Results. The diaphragmatic mobility, Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement and the distance walked during 6MWT increased significantly within the study group at the end of the study (p < 0.05) with non-significant change in the control group (p > 0.05). Comparison between both groups at the end of the study revealed significant increase in diaphragmatic mobility and Maximal inspiratory pressure measurement in study group compared with control group (p <0.05) with non-significant difference between both groups regarding the distance walked during 6MWT (p > 0.05).
Conclusion. Inspiratory muscle trainer should be a part in elderly daily routine as it has a positive effect on the clinical outcome measure and there is a tendency to improve the functional outcome.

Key words:
Elderly, Inspiratory muscle training, diaphragmatic ultrasonography, Six-minute walk test

 

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