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    TÉCNICAS MANUALES EN LA ARTICULACIÓN TEMPOROMANDIBULAR COMO TRATAMIENTO DEL DOLOR EN ATLETAS QUE PRACTICAN DEPORTES DE CONTACTO
    (2025-02-27) Garces Ramos, Johan Alexis; Peñafiel Luna, Andrea Carolina; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Fisioterapia
    The present study investigated whether post-isometric muscle relaxation and myofascial relaxation are effective treatments for temporomandibular disorders (TMD) in athletes participating in contact sports. A longitudinal study was conducted with a follow-up of 6 weeks, evaluating 30 athletes from the Federación Deportiva de Tungurahua (FDT) engaged in boxing, kickboxing, and wushu. Primary outcomes were obtained using the Helkimo clinical dysfunction index, which included criteria such as limitation of jaw movement range, joint function alterations, pain during movement, muscle pain, and joint pain. The secondary outcome was pain assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). All parameters were evaluated at the beginning and end of the treatment based on post-isometric muscle relaxation and myofascial relaxation techniques. At the end of the treatment, significant effects were observed; all athletes reported a decrease in symptom severity according to the Helkimo clinical dysfunction index criteria (p=0.000). Similarly, pain according to VAS decreased almost entirely (p=0.000), indicating that the treatment was effective. The application of manual techniques such as post-isometric muscle relaxation and myofascial relaxation proved to be effective as first-line treatments for athletes continuously exposed to trauma in the temporomandibular joint.
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    INCIDENCIA DE TOXOPLASMA GONDII Y FACTORES DE RIESGO EN ESTUDIANTES DE LA FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS AGROPECUARIAS DE LA UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO
    (2025-02-26) Endara Yanzapanta Bryan Andrés; Peñafiel Luna Andrea Carolina; Universidad Técnica de Ambato/ Facultad de Ciencias de Salud /Carrera de Fisioterapia
    Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy, affecting the quality of life of 80% of women who suffer from it. Conservative treatment based on physiotherapy and electrophysical methods has been shown to be an alternative to reduce symptoms and improve function. However, in recent years, Manual Therapy (MT) has shown favorable effects in clinical management compared to conventional treatment. The general objective of this systematic review is to analyze and compare the effectiveness of MT versus conventional therapy in the treatment of CTS, evaluating its impact on the function and symptoms of patients. Methods: The search was carried out from September 08 to 17, 2024 in the main online databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect and Google Academic, using keywords: “Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”, “Manual Therapy” & “Electrophysical modalities”. Results: Both TM and electrophysical modalities have been shown to be effective in improving function and reducing symptoms in CTS, however, the specific needs of each patient are crucial to maximise therapeutic benefits. Conclusion: TM and EM are effective, although high-quality studies with a large sample size are needed to support informed decisions about long-term EM use. TM is effective in the short term and its combination with EM may be more effective than TM alone.