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    Improved muscle strength, muscle power, and physical function after flywheel resistance training in healthy older adults: A randomized controlled trial
    (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2022-01) Sañudo, Borja; de Hoyo, Moisés; McVeigh, Joseph G.
    This study aimed to examine whether flywheel resistance exercise training improved muscle strength, muscle power, and physical function in older adults. Thirty-six older adults (64 ± 5 years) were randomly allocated to either a flywheel resistance exercise training group (ETG; n = 18) or a control (CON) group (n = 18). Subjects in the ETG underwent 6 weeks of resistance training on a flywheel squat device (4 sets of 9 maximal repetitions). Isokinetic concentric (60 and 240°·s−1) and eccentric (120°·s−1) knee extension and flexion peak torques and mean power were measured. Physical function was assessed by the 30-second Chair Sit-Stand Test (CST) and walking speed. After the intervention, within-group analyses showed significantly greater flexion torques and mean power with the dominant leg (concentric at 60°·s−1 and 240°·s−1 and eccentric at 120°·s−1; all d > 0.7, p < 0.05) and improvements in CST (d > 0.8) in the ETG, while no substantial differences were found in the CON group. Significant between-group differences in knee flexion torque both concentric (at 60°·s−1: η2 = 0.168 and 240°·s−1: η2 = 0.112) and eccentric (at 120°·s−1: η2 = 0.103) with the dominant leg were also found in favor of the ETG. There was also significantly better performance in the CST for the ETG (η2 = 0.207). There was a significant association between changes in strength and changes in mean power in the ETG. Changes in physical function outcomes were also observed. In conclusion, flywheel resistance exercise training is an appropriate form of activity for improving strength and functional capacity of older adults.
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    Emotional intelligence impairments in women with fibromyalgia: Associations with widespread pain
    (Sage Publications, 2019-12-09) Luque-Reca, Octavio; Pulido-Martos, Manuel; Gavilán-Carrera, Blanca; Inmaculada C García-Rodríguez; McVeigh, Joseph G.; Aparicio, Virginia A.; Estévez-López, Fernando; Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad; Ministerio de Educación y Formación Profesional; Universidad de Granada; Universidad de Jaén; Horizon 2020; H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
    This study aimed at testing the differences in emotional intelligence ability between women with fibromyalgia (cases) and their age-matched counterparts not with fibromyalgia from the general population (controls) and analysing the association between emotional intelligence ability and widespread pain in women with fibromyalgia. A total of 133 cases and 77 controls participated in this cross-sectional study. Controls performed better than cases on emotion understanding. Higher emotion perception and management were significantly associated with lower widespread pain. Therefore, women with fibromyalgia may experience difficulties in understanding emotional information. In fibromyalgia, higher emotion perception and management abilities are independently related to lower widespread pain.
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    The effectiveness of working wrist splints in adults with rheumatoid arthritis: A mixed methods systematic review
    (Medical Journals Sweden, 2014-04-01) Ramsey, Lucia; Winder, Robert John; McVeigh, Joseph G.
    OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of working wrist splints in people with rheumatoid arthritis. DATA SOURCES AND STUDY SELECTION: This review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Ten databases were searched from inception until September 2012 for quantitative and qualitative studies on the effectiveness of working wrist splints in rheumatoid arthritis. DATA EXTRACTION: Data was extracted on participants, interventions, outcome measures and results. Experimental studies were evaluated using the van Tulder scale and the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. Data was extracted by a single reviewer and all studies were reviewed by two blind reviewers. DATA SYNTHESIS: Twenty-three studies were included in the review (n = 1,492), 13 experimental studies including 9 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 2 qualitative studies. Data was summarized using best evidence synthesis and a meta-ethnographical approach guided qualitative evidence synthesis. There is strong quantitative evidence (including 9 RCTs), supported by conclusions from qualitative literature, that working wrist splints reduce pain (d = 0.7-0.8), moderate evidence that grip strength is improved (d = 0.3-0.4) and dexterity impaired and insufficient evidence of their effect on function. CONCLUSIONS: Working wrist splints reduce pain and improve grip in rheumatoid arthritis. The effect of splints on function is not yet clear.
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    Tender point count and total myalgic score in fibromyalgia: Changes over a 28-day period
    (Springer, 2007-07-20) McVeigh, Joseph G.; Finch, M. B.; Hurley, D. A.; Basford, J. R.; Sim, J.; Baxter, G. D.; Physiotherapy Research Foundation
    Tender point count (TPC) is central to fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), and with total myalgic score (TMS) is often used to monitor the patient’s condition. This study aimed to determine the stability of TPC and TMS over time, and to examine how well these measures reflected patients’ perceptions of their condition. Twenty-four patients with FMS completed the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and a visual analogue scale (VAS) measuring well-being, at entrance into the study, and 7 and 28 days later. There was no significant change in TPC (P = 0.074), FIQ score (P = 0.291) or VAS (P = 0.079) of well-being with time. However, mean TMS score did change over time (P = 0.021). There was no correlation between total FIQ score and the other measures (all P-values > 0.05). The significant change in TMS over time may reflect the natural fluctuation in the clinical presentation of FMS.
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    Proof of concept of prehabilitation: A combination of education and behavioural change, to promote physical activity in people with fibromyalgia
    (BMJ Publishing, 2023-07-14) Courel-Ibáñez, Javier; Estévez-López, Fernando; Hughes, Ciara; Adams, Nicola; Fullen, Brona M.; Davison, Gareth; Montgomery, Ashley; Cramp, Fiona; Maestre, Cristina; Martin, Denis; McVeigh, Joseph G.; Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación; Health and Social Care Northern Ireland
    Objectives To establish proof of concept of a prehabilitation intervention, a combination of education and behavioural change, preceding a physical activity programme in people with fibromyalgia (FM). Settings Open-label, feasibility clinical trial. Participants Eleven people with FM (10 women). Interventions The prehabilitation intervention consisted of 4 weeks, 1 weekly session (~1 to 1.5 hours), aimed to increase self-efficacy and understand why and how to engage in a gentle and self-paced physical activity programme (6 weeks of walking with telephone support). Primary and secondary outcome measures Primary outcome was the acceptability and credibility of the intervention by means of the Credibility/Expectancy Questionnaire. Secondary outcomes comprised scales to measure FM severity, specific symptoms and sedentary behaviour. An exit interview was conducted to identify the strengths and weaknesses and barriers to the intervention. Results One participant dropped out due to finding the walking programme excessively stressful. Participants expected the intervention would improve their symptoms by 22%–38% but resulted in 5%–26% improvements. Participants would be confident in recommending this intervention to a friend who experiences similar problems. The interviews suggested that the fluctuation of symptoms should be considered as an outcome and that the prehabilitation intervention should accomodate these fluctuation. Additional suggestions were to incorporate initial interviews (patient-centred approach), to tailor the programmes to individuals’ priorities and to offer a variety of physical activity programmes to improve motivation. Conclusions This feasibility study demonstrated that our novel approach is acceptable to people with FM. Future interventions should pay attention to flexibility, symptoms fluctuation and patients support.