Introduction Percutaneous needle electrolysis is a technique of invasive physical therapy which has been applied successfully in tendinopathies over the last decade. This study sought to explore the opinion and criteria employed by physical therapists who apply this technique in tendinopathies. Material and Methods A cross-sectional study based on a survey of 15 questions to gather the sociodemographic characteristics of attendees and to examine four dimensions associated with the application of percutaneous needle electrolysis (indications, dosage, ultrasound-guidance, supporting therapies). The participants voted on the survey simultaneously after installing the “Votephone” App on their mobile phones or smartphones. Results The study participants included 212 people who attended the CIFI 2018 conference and four experts. Of those who responded, 74.5% were men, who were mainly dedicated to clinical work (91.8%), and were aged between 25 and 45 years (97.6%). Electrolysis was used by 79% of respondents in their daily practice, for which 32.89% had over six years' experience. Percutaneous needle electrolysis was considered the therapy of choice in the treatment of tendinopathies for 91.03% of respondents, whereas 98.67% used it in situations of chronicity, and for tissue repair purposes (85%). Of all people surveyed, 97.74% considered that ultrasound guidance was essential for its application, employing intensities of between 2-4 mA (59.60%) and combined with therapeutic exercise (77.78%). Ultrasound in B mode (50.85%) and palpation with the needle and reproduction of symptoms (47.46%) are the criteria used to define the area of intervention. Conclusions Percutaneous needle electrolysis is often used by physical therapists in chronic tendinopathies, applying high intensities (2-4 mA) aimed at repair of the damaged tissue. Attendees considered that the use of ultrasound for assessment and as a guide for the intervention is essential to guarantee a safe application and improve effectiveness. Percutaneous needle electrolysis is most commonly associated with therapeutic exercise.
Le azioni volte a migliorare la salute e la sicurezza sul lavoro sono nate dalla necessità di proteggere dagli incidenti i dipendenti che lavorano nelle industrie europee, come le centrali nucleari o le grandi industrie chimiche. Oggi, questo campo si è evoluto in molte direzioni, e la prevenzione e la gestione dei disturbi muscoloscheletrici (DMS) è una delle sue principali linee d'azione, dato che sono la ragione principale per cui i lavoratori si assentano dal lavoro. In particolare, la prevalenza dei DMS rappresenta più di 1,3 miliardi di persone e una perdita di più di 100 milioni di anni di vita a causa della disabilità; sono una causa comune di inabilità e di assenza per malattia. Storicamente, l'approccio ai DMS sul posto di lavoro si è concentrato sull'adozione di misure ergonomiche, che in alcuni casi sono state positive. Tuttavia, nonostante le misure ergonomiche e biomeccaniche siano ampiamente implementate sul posto di lavoro, la crescente prevalenza dei DMS su scala globale indica che non sono misure sufficienti da sole, quindi sono necessari nuovi approcci olistici che tengano conto degli aspetti biologici, psicologici e sociali per affrontarli. L'Alleanza europea Prevent4Work per la prevenzione dei DMS sul posto di lavoro ha sviluppato questo documento come guida basata sulle più recenti e rilevanti conoscenze scientifiche. Sia le aziende che i loro dipendenti possono beneficiare delle raccomandazioni di questa guida.
Actions to improve occupational health and safety arose from the need to protect employees working in European industries, such as nuclear power plants or large-scale chemical industries, from accidents. Today, the field has evolved in many directions, with the prevention and management of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) being one of its main lines of action. MSDs are the main reason for workers to take time off work. Specifically, the prevalence of MSDs represents more than 1.3 billion people and a loss of more than 100 million years of life due to disability; they are a common cause of disability and sick leave. Historically, the workplace approach to MSDs has focused on adopting ergonomic measures, which has been positive in some cases. However, despite ergonomic and biomechanical measures being widely implemented in the workplace, the increasing prevalence of MSDs globally indicates that they are not sufficient measures on their own. Therefore, new holistic approaches that take biological, psychological, and social aspects are needed to address them. The European Prevent4Work Alliance for innovative measures to prevent MSDs in the workplace has developed this document as a guide based on the most recent and relevant scientific knowledge. Both companies and their employees can benefit from the recommendations of this guide
Historically, the role of professionals specialized in occupational health and safety (OHS) has emerged from the need to protect employers working in major risk industries such as nuclear plants and large-scale chemical industries in Europe. More recently, a few studies highlighted that the range of activities linked to safety management responsibilities includes monitor and prepare reports, inspection and auditing, regulatory compliance, emergency response, incident investigation, hazard and risk assessment, and training. Additionally, there are some supplementary non-safety related duties, such as including environmental responsibility. Considering that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD) are a major burden worldwide, adding up to 1.3 billion cases, more than 100 million years loss of disability-adjusted life years and that such disorders are common causes of disability and sick leave, this topic is highly relevant to OHS professionals. In EU Member States for which data are available, a large majority of all workers report complaints related to musculoskeletal disorders as their most serious work-related health problems. The percentage of workers reporting such complaints as their most serious health problem ranges from 40 % in Luxembourg to 70 % in Czech Republic and Finland. Furthermore, more than half of workers with musculoskeletal disorders reported taking time off work in a 12-month period. In the EU, 26 % of workers with musculoskeletal long-lasting disorders, that is lasting over 3 months, combined with other health problems report more than 8 days of absence per year. Higher Education Institutions (HEI) have a key role in disseminating and increasing accessibility to the most up-to-date evidence available regarding the impact and management of musculoskeletal disorders, to facilitate translation of knowledge to implementation in practice. This way, the Knowledge Alliance Prevent4Work for Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders has elaborated this document with the most recent and relevant knowledge within the topic. HEI that offer courses within OHS as well as graduation and post-graduation courses for health professionals that work within the area, may benefit from the recommendations presented here.
Storicamente, il ruolo dei professionisti specializzati in salute e sicurezza sul lavoro (SSL) è emerso dalla necessità di proteggere i datori di lavoro che lavorano nelle industrie a maggior rischio come le centrali nucleari e le industrie chimiche su larga scala in Europa. Più di recente, alcuni studi hanno evidenziato che la gamma di attività legate alle responsabilità di gestione della sicurezza include monitoraggio e preparazione di rapporti, ispezioni e audit, conformità normativa, risposta alle emergenze, indagini sugli incidenti, valutazione dei pericoli e dei rischi e formazione. Inoltre, ci sono alcuni obblighi supplementari non relativi alla sicurezza, come l’inclusione della responsabilità ambientale. Considerando che i disturbi muscoloscheletrici legati al lavoro (WRMD) rappresentano un grave onere in tutto il mondo, con un totale di 1,3 miliardi di casi, oltre 100 milioni di anni di perdita di anni di vita adeguati alla disabilità e che tali disturbi sono cause comuni di disabilità e congedo per malattia, questo argomento è molto importante per i professionisti (SSL). Negli Stati membri dell’UE per i quali sono disponibili dati, la grande maggioranza di tutti i lavoratori considera i disordini muscoloscheletrici come i problemi di salute più gravi legati al lavoro. La percentuale di lavoratori che segnalano tali disturbi come il proprio problema di salute più grave, varia dal 40% in Lussemburgo al 70% nella Repubblica ceca e in Finlandia. Inoltre, più della metà dei lavoratori con disturbi muscoloscheletrici ha riferito di essersi dovuti assentare dal lavoro (almeno una volta) in un periodo di 12 mesi. Nell’UE, il 26% dei lavoratori affetti da disturbi muscoloscheletrici presenti da lungo periodo, ossia con durata superiore a 3 mesi, insieme ad altri problemi di salute, segnala più di 8 giorni di assenza all’anno. Gli istituti di istruzione superiore (HEI) hanno un ruolo chiave nella diffusione e nell’aumento dell’accessibilità alle evidenze più aggiornate e recenti disponibili, relative all’impatto e la gestione dei disturbi muscoloscheletrici, per facilitare la diffusione delle conoscenze nella gestione pratica. In questo modo, la “Knowledge Alliance di Prevent4Work” per la prevenzione dei disturbi muscoloscheletrici correlati al lavoro ha elaborato questo documento con le conoscenze più recenti e pertinenti sull’argomento. Gli istituti di istruzione superiore che offrono corsi nell’ambito della SSL, nonché i corsi di laurea e post-laurea per professionisti sanitari che lavorano nel settore, possono beneficiare delle raccomandazioni qui presentate.
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