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The healing from another paradigm: neoshamanisms and its global emergency in the Spanish case
2021
Resumen Entre la multitud de medicinas y terapias alternativas presentes en el mundo Occidental, el neochamanismo es una de las que, en la actualidad, ha despertado mayor interés y que se sitúa entre las nuevas formas espirituales y los procesos de patrimonialización fruto de la modernidad globalizada. En este artículo se muestra el proceso de reconfiguración de prácticas y conocimientos ancestrales, -etiquetados como chamánicos- y cómo éstos constituyen una respuesta adaptativa en la búsqueda de nuevos espacios vitales y de experiencias colectivas que den sentido a la existencia en el contexto occidental. Desde el caso español y tomando la Comunidad Valenciana como unidad de análisis, nos …
Effect of low-impact aerobic exercise combined with music therapy on patients with fibromyalgia. A pilot study.
2016
Abstract Objective Fibromyalgia is a pathological entity characterized by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and the presence of "tender points". It constitutes a significant health problem because of its prevalence and economic impact. The aim of the present study was to determine the therapeutic benefits of low impact aerobic exercise alone or in combination with music therapy in patients with fibromyalgia. Methods A single-blind randomized controlled pilot trial was performed. Thirty-five individuals with fibromyalgia were divided into three groups: (G1) therapeutic aerobic exercise with music therapy (n=13); (G2) therapeutic aerobic exercise at any rhythm (n=13) and (CG) control (n…
Manual therapy for tension-type headache related to quality of work life and work presenteeism:secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial
2016
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of manual therapy for tension-type headache (TTH) in restoring workers quality of work life, and how work presenteeism affects this relation.DESIGN: This study is a secondary analysis of a factorial, randomized clinical trial on manual therapy interventions. Altogether, 80 patients (85% women) with TTH and without current symptoms of any other concomitant disease participated.INTERVENTIONS: An experienced therapist delivered the treatment: myofascial inhibitory technique (IT), articulatory technique (AT), combined technique (IT and AT), and control group (no treatment).RESULTS: In general, all treatments as compared to ou…
Isometric endurance test of the cervical flexor muscles - Reliability and normative reference values.
2017
Abstract Objective To obtain reference values for the isometric endurance test (IET) of the cervical flexor muscles, investigate its reproducibility, and compare the results with the maximal isometric strength test (MIST) of the cervical flexor muscles. Design Cross-sectional non-comparative study with single group repeated measurements. Methods Altogether 219 healthy females aged 20–59 years volunteered to participate in the study. The IET was performed in the supine position and MIST seated. The reproducibility was evaluated by the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and an analysis described by Bland and Altman. The relationship between the two measuring methods was evaluated by Pea…
Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a hypopressive exercise program on postmenopausal cancer survivors: A pilot study.
2020
Abstract Background Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is a common symptom during and after cancer treatment that negatively affects the patient's quality of life. Exercise is one of the most effective non-pharmacological treatments for CRF. Multimodal exercise therapy programs that include hypopressive exercises, relaxation and myofascial release may be beneficial for CRF. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of a multimodal program on CRF and lower limb functional strength in postmenopausal women diagnosed with cancer. Methods 7 postmenopausal women (age = 55.28 years; BMI = 26.05 kg/m2) who had a cancer diagnosis participated in a supervised and progressive …
The beneficial effects of therapeutic craniofacial massage on quality of life, mental health and menopausal symptoms and body image: A randomized con…
2020
Abstract Objective The objective of this study was to determine the effect of massage in the craniofacial area in menopausal women after the treatment and one month after its completion, and to measure its influence on quality of life in relation to symptoms of menopause, mental health, and body image perception. Design 50 participants with menopause, aged 45–65 years, participated in a single-blind randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: craniofacial massage group (CMG), who received massage treatment (n = 25), and control group (CG), without treatment (n = 25). Prior to randomization, all participants provided demographic and clinical information. Q…
Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review.
2015
Summary Background Self-myofascial release (SMFR) is a type of myofascial release performed by the individual themselves rather than by a clinician, typically using a tool. Objectives To review the literature regarding studies exploring acute and chronic clinical effects of SMFR. Methods PubMed and Google Scholar databases were searched during February 2015 for studies containing words related to the topic of SMFR. Results Acutely, SMFR seems to increase flexibility and reduce muscle soreness but does not impede athletic performance. It may lead to improved arterial function, improved vascular endothelial function, and increased parasympathetic nervous system activity acutely, which could b…
Dietética china y nutrigenómica, posibles puntos de convergencia
2015
Resumen La versatilidad de la dietetica china la convierte en un recurso util a nivel preventivo y terapeutico. No obstante, sus fundamentos teoricos (basados en criterios cualitativos de los alimentos) hacen dificil su asimilacion por parte de los dietistas occidentales. Por ello resulta util encontrar puntos de confluencia y acercamiento entre ambas lineas de pensamiento dietetico. El reciente desarrollo de la nutrigenomica y sus investigaciones en el ambito de la regulacion genetica por parte de los nutrientes, asi como la aparicion de nuevos nutrientes implicados, como los xenomiRs, suscitan posibles explicaciones moleculares a conceptos empiricos clasicos de la dietetica china.
La relación anverso reverso de Corazón-Intestino Delgado. Pareja de acoplados Corazón-Intestino Delgado
2012
Resumen Se investigan razonamientos que, basados en datos medicos chinos y occidentales, conducen a la comprension de la asociacion del Corazon con el Intestino Delgado, organos que la Medicina Tradicional China (MTC) en la fase energetica Fuego, vincula tanto funcional como anatomicamente. La relacion directa entre Higado y Vesicula Biliar y entre Rinon y Vejiga es reconocida y aceptada tanto en MTC como en Biomedicina. No ocurre lo mismo con las parejas que segun la morfofisiologia oriental forman el Corazon con el Intestino Delgado, el Bazo con el Estomago y el Pulmon con el Intestino Grueso, pares que Occidente no asocia como tales. Desde la doble perspectiva del medico que practica la …
Moda y Arte en el diseño de autor argentino
2019
El presente artículo presenta una exploración acerca de la cuestión del arte y la moda.A partir de la presentación de dos casos de “diseño de autor argentino”, se intenta responder a lapresunción de incluir o no dentro de lo que se considera arte a las pequeñas colecciones realizadas por creadores argentinos. Para ello, se exponen casos específicos de dos reconocidos referentes: Luz Príncipe y Marcelo Senra. Finalmente, se hace alusión a algunos de los movimientosculturales que han sido emergentes del descontento social debido, entre otros motivos, a lascrisis económicas y a los cambios producidos por éstas. Este descontento social se manifestóen todas las áreas del arte. Los artistas prego…