Effect Of Thermotherapy Research Articles

Hot-pack therapy increased gliding function of the iliotibial band during passive knee motion: An exploratory study

IntroductionQuantifying soft tissue dynamics during joint motion is important for the valid assessment and development of effective therapeutic interventions for the soft tissues. This study aimed to examine the immediate effect of thermotherapy on gliding of the iliotibial band (ITB), including the subcutaneous tissue, and vastus lateralis (VL) muscle during passive knee joint motion. MethodsTen participants (age, 20.4 ± 0.7 years; height, 172.0 ± 8.9 cm; weight, 64.1 ± 9.7 kg; BMI, 21.6 ± 1.7 kg/m2) with no history of lower extremity surgery or neuromuscular disease participated in the study. An electrothermal hot pack with an internal temperature of 65 °C was applied to one of the lateral thighs, followed by measuring its stiffness using a durometer. Movements of both the ITB and VL were recorded using ultrasound imaging during isokinetic knee motion. The Farneback method and optical flow algorithm analysis software were adapted to create the movement velocity from ultrasound imaging. Gliding coefficient was calculated using the coefficient of correlation for each velocity in the proximal-distal direction during knee motion. The mean velocity during knee motion was calculated using absolute values. The differences between the pre-intervention values and between the pre- and post-intervention values were examined. ResultsAfter applying the hot pack, the stiffness significantly decreased (p = 0.01), and the mean velocity of the ITB significantly increased (p = 0.03). The gliding coefficient and VL mean velocity did not significant differ (p = 0.65 and p = 0.80, respectively) between pre- and post-hot-pack applications. ConclusionsHot-pack therapy might increase gliding function of the ITB during passive knee motion.

Possibilities for increasing the effectiveness of treatment of respiratory infections of the upper respiratory tract in children of various age groups

The article discusses the experience of complex therapy of rhinitis and sinusitis in children of various age groups, confirming the effectiveness of the combined effects of local thermotherapy, pulsed red light and low-frequency magnetic field. This combination of physical factors has an anti-inflammatory, decongestant, stimulating local cellular activity effect and helps to increase the effectiveness and reduce the overall treatment time for these diseases. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness of the combined use of heat, red spectrum phototherapy and magnetic field in the treatment of children with rhinitis and sinusitis. Materials and methods. The observation included 30 children with rhinitis and 40 children with sinusitis aged 2-18 years, receiving combined physiotherapy procedures as part of the main treatment. Results and its discussion. The positive effect of the combined effects of thermotherapy, pulsed light radiation in the red range and low-frequency magnetic field on clinical symptoms and functional indicators of nasal breathing in children with rhinitis and sinusitis has been confirmed. Conclusions. The use of a course of procedures combined with the effects of local thermotherapy, pulsed red light and low-frequency magnetic field against the background of the main treatment helps to increase the effectiveness of the treatment of respiratory infections of the upper respiratory tract in children of various age groups.

Effect of Thermotherapy on Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Osteoarthritis

Effect of Thermotherapy on Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Osteoarthritis

Machine learning model for preoperative assessment of ultrasound diathermy with implants

Ultrasound diathermy is a medical device commonly used in clinical practice to treat contractures, especially for patients with metal implants. However, the effects of thermotherapy tend to vary from person to person as it is dependent on the temperature distribution within soft tissues. As a result, a convenient tool for preoperative assessment is needed to avoid hyperthermia. In this study, a deep learning architecture based on the long short-term memory (LSTM) model as a workhorse is proposed to perform preoperative assessment for ultrasound diathermy with an operating frequency of 3 MHz and treatment duration of 60 s. The dataset was generated through finite element simulations validated by in-vitro experiments. Numerical examples are provided to demonstrate that the proposed model can accurately predict the temperature history curves at different locations along the acoustic axis for different heating profiles, hydrogel thicknesses, and implant thicknesses while maintaining a maximum root mean square error (RMSE) of less than 0.25 °C. It is noted that the peak temperature during ultrasound diathermy was found not to occur at the intersection point of the acoustic axis and the interface between the phantom and implant layers. The proposed model can also generate the temperature distribution in the phantom layer along the acoustic axis for various hydrogel thicknesses and implant thicknesses for preoperative assessment.

A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Thermotherapy versus Cryotherapy in Treatment of Low Back Pain among College Students

A Study to Compare the Effectiveness of Thermotherapy versus Cryotherapy in Treatment of Low Back Pain among College Students

Effects of thermotherapy and meristem culture techniques on macro and micronutrients content in elephant grass cultivars

Elephant grass is a tropical forage crop highly used in dairy cattle production, in Brazil. It has been getting special attention, because of its bioenergy potential, medicinal properties, and bioremediation profile. The aim of the present study is to investigate the effects of thermotherapy based on clonal cleaning methods and meristem culture on the mineral content of elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone). Cultivars “Mineiro”, “Taiwan A-147” and “Pioneiro” were subjected to the following methods: thermotherapy (T) combined to meristem culture (MC), meristem culture and mature stems (control). The experiment assessed the mineral contents of phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and sulfur (S) at three cuttings, which were performed every 60 days, for 180 days. There was lack of effects from these methods on the mineral content of approximately 66% of the carried out assessments, standing out unanimity for all cultivars, methods, and most of the cuts. T+MC was the only method showing positive effect on P and Ca content, in all cuts, in the cultivars Taiwan A-147 and Pioneiro, respectively. There was clear negative effect of cleaning methods on P and Ca content, in all cuts, for cultivar Mineiro, and on Mg, for cultivar Taiwan A-147. These results, along with the positive effects observed in vegetative and nutritional parameters shown in other articles published in this Journal, show that the clonal cleaning methods are strongly recommended for cultivars with more than 15 years of ripe stem propagation.

Effects of thermotherapy and meristem culture on forage production and nutrition value in elephant grass cultivars

Elephant grass plays important role in dairy cattle production and has received special attention due to its potential in bioenergy and phytoremediation, as well as to its medicinal properties. The aim was investigating the effects of thermotherapy and meristem culture on elephant grass (Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone) forage production and nutritional value. Cultivars “Mineiro”, “Taiwan A-147” and “Pioneiro” were subjected to the methods: thermotherapy plus meristem culture, meristem culture and mature stems (control). The experiment assessed the tiller number (TN), tiller height (TH), number of leaves/tiller (NLT), leaf/stem ratio (LSR), crude protein (CP), acid detergent fiber (ADF), and neutral detergent fiber (NDF), at three cuts performed every 60 days for 180 days. It was observed beneficial influence on the evaluated traits, which indicated how cleaning methods work. Cultivar “Mineiro”, with more than 20 years of use, was more sensitive to the cleaning methods showing than cultivars “Taiwan A-147” (15 years of use) and “Pioneiro” (less than 10 years). It was observed that methods have affected the NT, TH, SDM, LSR, LDM, CP, and NDF. And, that the cultivars genotype effect in a different way the NT, TH, NLT, SDM, LSR, and CP. Overall, Cleaning methods produced an increase in the evaluated parameters over 100% for the cultivars Mineiro and Taiwan when compared with the traditional method and presented low or negative effect for Pioneiro cultivar This evidenced that the traditional propagation method affects forage production and quality over generations in vegetative propagated species. Basic biotechnology techniques such as meristem culture associated or not with thermotherapy can restore the productive potential being recommended for old asexually propagated cultivars with more than fifteen years of cultivation.

Effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer and hot pack interventions on the autonomic nervous system in young women

ABSTRACT The effects of thermotherapy on autonomic nervous system activity and subjective sensations of fatigue and arousal are unclear. This study compared the effects of capacitive and resistive electric transfer (Cret) interventions (deep thermotherapy) and hot packs (superficial thermotherapy) on autonomic nervous system activity in healthy young women (n = 16). Heart rate and RR interval were measured using electrocardiography, and the coefficient of variation (CV) of the RR interval was used to evaluate autonomic nervous system activity. The subjective relaxation effect was evaluated using the Roken Arousal Scale (RAS) - a fatigue arousal index. The intervention was performed on the lumbar region for 20 minutes for both Cret and hot pack. After each intervention, the CV values increased only in the Cret condition, whereas the heart rate decreased in both conditions. This suggests that parasympathetic activity was enhanced in the Cret condition. In contrast, the subjective relaxation evaluation observed a psychological relaxation effect under both conditions. Our results suggest that Cret application in the lumbar region has greater relaxation effects than hot pack application in the same region.

Pengaruh Thermoterapy terhadap Penurunan Tingkat Nyeri Dada Pasien Infark Miocard Acute di Ruang ICU RSUD Toto Kabila

Chest pain in patients with acute myocardial infarction is a symptom that arises due to blockage in the coronary arteries which is a serious problem, because it will cause a decrease in cardiac output, so that the blood supply that carries oxygen and nutrients to tissues or cells also decreases. Appropriate use of analgesics or in combination is the most effective management for reducing pain intensity. However, in reality not all pain can be intervened with systemic analgesics. One of the non-pharmacological treatments to reduce chest pain is to use thermotherapy or application of heat to the body to reduce symptoms of acute pain and chronic pain. This study aims to determine the effect of thermotherapy on the pain level of patients with acute myocardial infarction in the ICU room of RSUD Toto Kabila. This study uses a Quasi Experiment One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. The sample used was 30 patients who were determined by Accidental Sampling. Data were collected using a pain level observation sheet and analyzed using the Wilcoxon Rank Test. The results showed that there was an effect of thermotherapy on decreasing the level of chest pain in patients with acute myocardial infarction, before being given thermotherapy the chest pain level with a mean value of 6.40, SD 0.516 and after being given thermotherapy chest pain level with a mean value of 2.40, SD 0.699. The statistical test results obtained the Wilcoxon rank test with a p-value of 0.004 (<α 0.05). It is recommended that thermotherapy be a non-pharmacological action, especially nursing interventions to reduce the level of chest pain in patients with acute myocardial infarction.

An Analytic Orthotropic Heat Conduction Model for the Stretchable Network Heaters.

Compared with other physiotherapy devices, epidermal electronic systems (EES) used in medical applications such as hyperthermia have obvious advantages of conformal attachment, lightness and high efficiency. The stretchable flexible electrode is an indispensable component. The structurally designed flexible inorganic stretchable electrode has the advantage of stable electrical properties under tensile deformation and has received enough attention. However, the space between the patterned electrodes introduced to ensure the tensile properties will inevitably lead to the uneven temperature distribution of the thermotherapy electrodes and degrade the effect of thermotherapy. It is of great practical value to study the temperature uniformity of the stretchable patterned electrode. In order to improve the uniformity of temperature distribution in the heat transfer system with stretchable electrodes, a temperature distribution manipulation strategy for orthotropic substrates is proposed in this paper. A theoretical model of the orthotropic heat transfer system based on the horseshoe-shaped mesh electrode is established. Combined with finite element analysis, the effect of the orthotropic substrate on the uniformity of temperature distribution in three types of heat source heat transfer systems is studied based on this model. The influence of the thermal conductivity ratio in different directions on the temperature distribution is studied parametrically, which will help to guide the design and fabrication of the stretchable electrode that can produce a uniform temperature distribution.

Effects of caffeine ingestion and thermotherapy on blood orexin circulation in humans.

Caffeine and orexin can affect awakening, neuroendocrine, and sympathetic nerve function. Our previous study has reported that caffeine intake can increase human body temperature. However, little is known about the combined effects of thermotherapy and caffeine intake on human serum orexin concentrations. Forty-two healthy male subjects with age of 26.72 ± 5.05 years, height of 174.10 ± 7.09 cm, and body weight of 74.68 ± 8.91 kg participated in this study. They were randomly assigned to a control (CON) group (n = 21) and a caffeine (CAFF) group (n = 21). After thermotherapy (half-body immersion in a hot water bath at 42 ± 0.5 °C, circulating orexin level increased more (p < 0.05) in the CAFF group than in the CON group. Positive relationships between mean body temperature and orexin were observed before and after heat stimulation (p < 0.001). Caffeine intake boosted the upregulation of serum orexin concentrations in subjects undergoing thermotherapy.

Features of rehabilitation of patients with rheumatoid arthritis after arthroplasty (review)

Rheumatoid arthritis is a social problem due to high disability, reaching 90% among the population. A detailed disclosure of the social significance of nosology shows that in the first 5 years of the disease, about half of the patients get a disability, in the first 10 years 2/3 of the patients. The destruction of large joints is the result of a long course of the disease. Many studies say that after 10 years from the onset of the disease, a third of patients need arthroplasty of the large joints of the lower extremities. Polyarthritic joint damage leads to the difficulty of carrying out restorative treatment. The article the main methods of rehabilitation of patients after arthroplasty of the joints of the lower extremities, assessed the effectiveness of each method in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of large joints, and proposed their own version of therapeutic physical activity in water. The advantage of this method is to reduce pressure on other joints and to concentrate force on the operated limb. In addition, some authors talk about the analgesic effect of thermotherapy, ultrasound therapy and balneotherapy. Thus, the postoperative treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis is an important part of the overall treatment and enhances the effectiveness of surgical correction. The most important and accessible physiotherapy procedures are kinesiotherapy and aqua gymnastics. According to the results of the article, other methods only complement the main therapeutic effect.

The Effect of Acute and Chronic Thermotherapy on Type 2 Diabetic Skeletal Muscle Gene Expression and Inflammatory Markers

Background: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic illness associated with resistance to or defective insulin secretion. This study investigates the effects of thermotherapy on cell viability, gene expression and inflammation in skeletal muscle cell lines. Methods: Healthy and T2D human skeletal muscle cell lines (HSMM and D-HSMM, respectively) were subjected to acute or chronic thermo-therapy (AT or CT, respectively). CT consisted of a 30 min exposure to 40 °C, three times a week for three weeks; AT was a one-time exposure. Results: A significant decrease in D-HSMM cell viability percentage followed AT; however, no significant change occurred in CT. HSMM yielded the highest elevations of genes following CT. In D-HSMM, both treatments yielded gene upregulation. Both treatments significantly down-regulated IL-1β, IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-α in HSMM. AT significantly decreased IL-1β, IL-6 and upregulated IL-10 and TNF-α levels in D-HSMM, while CT yielded a reduction in IL-4, TNF-α and an upregulation of IL-6 and IL-10. Conclusions: An increase in gene expression indicates actin activity and cellular responses, suggesting an increase in transcriptional regulation. The upregulation of IL-6 and IL-10 in D-HSMM negatively correlated with a decrease in TNF-α and IL-1β, indicating improved adverse inflammatory effects associated with the disease.

Thermotherapy Effects on Healthy and Type 2 Diabetes Human Skeletal Muscle Myoblast Cell Lines.

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels with associated disordered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. Type 2 diabetes (T2D) specifically has been shown to cause a decrease in skeletal muscle mass due to oxidative stress. This study investigated a treatment option for T2D through thermotherapy on healthy (HSMM) and T2D (D-HSMM) human skeletal muscle cells. The goals were to determine the effects of thermotherapy, long-term (chronic) and short-term (acute), on HSMM and D-HSMM cell viabilities and oxidative stress. HSMM and D-HSMM cells were grown to confluency, harvested, and counted to determine density. Acute and chronic heat treatments were applied to both cell lines. The chronic treatment consisted of a 30-minute exposure to 40°C, three times a week for three weeks; the acute treatment was a one-time exposure. Oxidative stress assays and cell viabilities were tested 24 hours after heat treatments. Results indicated no significant effect on the cell viability of HSMM and D-HSMM cells. The acute treatment had a significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) of MDA concentration compared to the chronic treatment. The chronic treatment had a significant increase (p ≤ 0.05) in catalase activity compared to the acute treatment. The SOD activity had no significant change (p > 0.05) between the chronic and acute treatments. In conclusion, acute thermotherapy may not be beneficial for skeletal muscle cells due to the observed increase in oxidative stress, especially in the D-HSMM cells.

Effects of Thermotherapy on the Quality of Life and Biochemical Parameters in Hemodialysis Patients with Uremic Pruritus

Introduction and objective: Uremic pruritus is a common symptom in patients under hemodialysis. The exact cause of uremic pruritus is not yet known. Although effective treatments are available, there is not still a commonly accepted treatment for this disorder. The present study was aimed at examining the effects of thermotherapy on the quality of life (QOL) and biochemical parameters in hemodialysis patients with uremic pruritus. Patients and methods: In this experimental study, a total of 40 men under hemodialysis suffering from uremic pruritus were randomly selected and divided into an experimental group (thermotherapy) and a control group (no exposure to heat). The experimental group were exposed to far-infrared radiation (FIR) at 40 °C in 15-minute sessions, three times a week, in total for 18 sessions. The Severity of Pruritus Scale (SPS), the Kidney Disease Quality of Life Instrument (KDQOL), and the ItchyQoL were completed by the participants before the start of intervention, one month after the start of intervention, and at the end of intervention. The data were analyzed using SPSS22. Results: Significant differences were observed between the intervention and control groups in all the criteria for assessing uremic pruritus, including history of symptoms, daily activities, QOL, effects on sleep, emotional aspects, and severity of pruritus (p&lt;0.001). In addition, significant improvements were found after the intervention in the criteria for assessing the QOL of the patients (p&lt;0.001). Moreover, improvements in the calcium and phosphorus levels were observed in the intervention group in comparison with the control group. Conclusion: Thermotherapy is effective in reducing the severity of pruritus and increasing the QOL of patents with this problem. Therefore, it can be used as a complementary method in treating patients with uremic pruritus who also experience a reduction in their QOL. Keywords: Hemodialysis, Thermotherapy, Uremic pruritus, Quality of life, Biochemical parameters

Efficacy of thermotherapy for herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia: A protocol for systemic review and meta-analysis.

Background:Herpes zoster (HZ), is a painful skin rash disease with cutaneous symptoms and acute zoster-associated pain (ZAP). Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), as the most frequent sequela of HZ, can persist a long time. Both HZ and PHN may significantly impact the quality of life and made great economical afford to affected patients. Its optimal treatment on HZ and PHN is still an urgent problem. In China, thermotherapy, including moxibustion and fire needle, is widely used because they can quickly promote the recovery of shingles and reduce the occurrence of PHN. Thermotherapy can also reduce pain intensity, relieve anxiety, and improve quality of life of PHN. Based on the current literatures, the effect and safety of thermotherapy will be systematically evaluated to provide appropriate complementary therapies for HZ and PHN.Methods:Studies search for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that use thermotherapy including fire needle and moxibustion for HZ or PHN from the following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Biology Medicine Database (CBM), Technology Periodical database (VIP), and Wanfang database. Language restrictions for retrieving literature are English and Chinese. Their data extraction will be done by 2 researchers. Mean difference (MD) or relative risk (RR) with fixed or random effect model in terms of 95% confidence interval (CI) will be adopted for the data synthesis. To evaluate the risk of bias, the Cochrane's risk of bias assessment tool will be utilized. The sensitivity or subgroup analysis will also be conducted when meeting high heterogeneity (I2 > 50%).Results:This meta-analysis will provide an authentic synthesis of the thermotherapy's effect on HZ and PHN, including incidence of postherpetic neuralgia and adverse events.Discussion:The findings of the review offer updated evidence and identify whether thermotherapy can be an effective treatment for HZ and PHN for clinicians.Registration number:INPLASY2020110009.

Effect of Thermotherapy on the Development of Anthracnose on Post-harvest Mangoes of the Amelie Variety in Côte d’Ivoire

The post-harvest management of anthracnose is a major challenge for the stakeholders in mango sector. This constraint is linked to lake of an effective product and prohibition of several chemical molecules in the post-harvest fruit treatment. The present study aims to evaluate the level of efficiency of hot water in the control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz), the causal agent of mango anthracnose var. 'Amelie' under in vitro and in vivo test conditions and its effect on some physico-chemical parameters of the fruit. It is part of the research for alternative solutions to the chemical method of controlling mango anthracnose after harvest. The germination inhibitory capacity of C. gloeosporioides spores of water at 45°C and in contact with the fruit during 4 soaking times (5; 10; 15 and 20 min) was evaluated. In addition, the effect of hot water on the development of anthracnose symptoms of artificially inoculated fruits and on their quality was tested. Soaking times of 15 and 20 min effectively reduced (11.98±2.72 and 17.79±3.18%) the germination of C. gloeosporioides (Penz) spores after 18 hours of observation. Soaking the mangoes in 45°C hot water for 20 min showed low infection rates (22.00 ± 4.01%) with small lesion sizes (0.12 ± 0.03 cm). However, not all treatments influenced the physico-chemical parameters of the treated var. ‘Amelie’ mangoes. In sum, hot water at 45°C did not provide 100% protection of the fruits for a long time, but can be used in combination with other methods.

The formation and release of aurothioglucose from thioglucose-loaded gold nanoparticles by NIR irradiation: a combined anti-cancer effect of thermotherapy and chemotherapy without the risk of uncontrollable drug burst release and leakage

Gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have thermotherapy effect on several kinds of solid tumors under the irradiation of near infrared light (NIR).

Combined Effects of Thermotherapy along with Scapular Muscles Strenghtening in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Case Report

Cervical radiculopathy is a syndrome in which the patient complains of pain along with sensorimotor deficits. This syndrome commonly develops due to compression of the cervical nerve roots. This report describes the case of 52-year-old histopathology laboratory technician who developed cervical radiculopathy due to prolonged cervical forward flexion while working on his table. The patient also complained of pain on the right scapular border. Radiographic analysis showed cervical spondylosis having osteophyte formation on spinous process of C2, C3, C4, C5 and C6 vertebras. Neural tissue tension test was positive for median nerve. He was treated consecutively with strengthening for shoulder abductors, shoulder adductors, scapula elevators and scapular protractors along with thermotherapy. His right medial border scapular pain and symptoms of cervical radiculopathy decreased in severity after the seventh day of treatment. Although the authors cannot suggest a cause-and effect relationship, this report allows for initial hypothesis development that thermotherapy approach may have clinical merit. Future studies in the form of well-designed, randomised clinical trials should be performed to evaluate the effectiveness of this approach in patients with cervical radiculopathy

Thermotherapy Plus Neck Stabilization Exercise for Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain in Elderly: A Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Neck pain is a serious problem for public health. This study aimed to compare the effects of thermotherapy plus neck stabilization exercise versus neck stabilization exercise alone on pain, neck disability, muscle properties, and alignment of the neck and shoulder in the elderly with chronic nonspecific neck pain. This study is a single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Thirty-five individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain were randomly allocated to intervention (n = 18) or control (n = 17) groups. The intervention group received thermotherapy with a salt-pack for 30 min and performed a neck stabilization exercise for 40 min twice a day for 5 days (10 sessions). The control group performed a neck stabilization exercise at the same time points. Pain intensity, pain pressure threshold (PPT), neck disability index, muscle properties, and alignment of the neck and shoulder were evaluated before and after the intervention. Significant time and group interactions were observed for pain at rest (p < 0.001) and during movement (p < 0.001), and for PPT at the upper-trapezius (p < 0.001), levator-scapula (p = 0.003), and splenius-capitis (p = 0.001). The disability caused by neck pain also significantly changed between groups over time (p = 0.005). In comparison with the control group, the intervention group showed significant improvements in muscle properties for the upper-trapezius (tone, p = 0.021; stiffness, p = 0.017), levator-scapula (stiffness, p = 0.025; elasticity, p = 0.035), and splenius-capitis (stiffness, p = 0.012), and alignment of the neck (p = 0.016) and shoulder (p < 0.001) over time. These results recommend the clinical use of salt pack thermotherapy in addition to neck stabilization exercise as a complementary intervention for chronic nonspecific neck pain control.