A5013037845- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
Sapienza University of Rome
2023-2025
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2021
Background and objective: Serious pathologies of the neck can potentially result in cranial nerve palsy. Knowledge about examination (CNE) seems sparse, its use is still unknown. We aim to investigate knowledge, skills, utilization CNE Italian physiotherapists. Materials Methods: An online cross-sectional survey. Results: 396 completed survey, reaching required sample size. Although physiotherapists consider relevant (mean ± SD = 7.6/10 2.0), over half all responders (n 229 (57.8%)) were not...
Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder encountered by physiotherapists. However, it may be the early manifestation of more alarming conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases mimicking pain. Patent foramen ovale (PFO) congenital heart defect consisting small opening between right and left atrium. A 56-year-old male presented with neck head heaviness primary complaints. The profile behavioral symptoms led physiotherapist to find an exaggerated blood pressure response during exercise;...