State of art of mobility medicine: some more abstracts and evidence that the success of Pdm3 is based on extra-session relationships

European Journal of Translational Myology, 2024 · DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2024.12492 · Published: January 1, 2024

Rehabilitation Research Methodology & Design

Simple Explanation

Scientific conferences often need short presentations where speakers focus on details. Encouraging discussion and collaboration through small meetings in a large hotel can help. This setup extends discussion opportunities during meals and evenings, allowing specialists from different fields to interact. The benefits, like job opportunities for young participants, outweigh the costs for organizers, as seen in the Padua Muscle Days.

Study Duration

Not specified

Participants

Participants of the 2024 Five Days of Muscle and Mobility Medicine

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

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NMES of the gluteus maximus muscle combined with a conventional stroke rehabilitation program was superior to a conventional stroke rehabilitation program alone, in terms of gait speed and lower-extremity function.
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Combining these diagnostic exams, that only require little resources and time, could provide enough information to ameliorate the allocations of the patient in a rehabilitation setting
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The purpose of this report is to identify the 10 key points in the diagnosis and management of TMDs. Furthermore, it aims to eliminate those misleading concepts that lead to incorrect patient management.

Research Summary

The Padua Days on Muscle and Mobility have been extended to five days in 2024, which have been filled with interesting talks ranging from highlights on the physiological processes at a cellular level to sharing clinical experiences within treating people with muscle-related diseases. The 2024 Padua Five Days on Muscle and Mobility Medicine provided a unique opportunity to present the latest advances in clinical translation research related to applications of electrical stimulation in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). Attending the 2024 Padua Five Days on Muscle & Mobility Medicine (2024Pdm3) was an enriching experience that offered a unique mix of scientific knowledge and personal connections.

Practical Implications

Collaboration and Networking

Meetings like Padua Muscle Days foster open dialogue and networking, centralizing meetings and encouraging shared accommodations to promote collaboration and advancement in research.

Telehealth Home-Based Approach

A telehealth home-based approach can be used to train denervated muscles, increasing sample size and participant retention over the course of the study.

Diagnostic Pathway for PFDS

A tailored approach to diagnosing Peripheral Foot Drop Syndrome (PFDS) using neurophysiological and ultrasound studies can prevent it and set up an effective rehabilitation program.

Study Limitations

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The study protocol was limited to only twice weekly using a lab-based approach to train the denervated muscles for 12 months.
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Training program results in modest changes in muscle size with difficulty in recruiting and retaining reasonable sample to complete the program (n=5).
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Diagnostic criteria used in different studies are not homogeneous.

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