Marta Elena Losa‐Iglesias

ORCID: 0000-0001-7588-2069
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Research Areas
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • Tendon Structure and Treatment
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Ethics in medical practice
  • Wound Healing and Treatments
  • Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
  • Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
  • Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Sports Performance and Training
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
2016-2025

Spanish Oncology Genitourinary Group
2025

Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2008-2024

Weatherford College
2024

Bridge University
2023

Universitat de Barcelona
2022

ORCID
2022

Museum of Heilongjiang Province
2021

Universidad Europea
2008-2018

Universidad de Oviedo
2016-2018

Hallux Valgus (HV) is a highly prevalent forefoot deformity in older people associated with progressive subluxation and osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint it believed to be varying degrees HV effect on quality life related foot health. The aim this study compare impact health sample people. consisted 115 participants, mean age 76.7 ± 9.1, who attended an outpatient center where self-report data were recorded. degree was determined both feet using Manchester Scale...

10.14336/ad.2015.0914 article EN cc-by Aging and Disease 2016-01-01

Foot problems (FP) may be considered to a prevalent conditions in people but there is limited evidence of their effect on the quality life (QoL) related foot health men and women. The aim this study was assess impact FPs both overall QoL, stratified by gender.A cross sectional study.Clinic Podiatric Medicine Surgery at University A Coruña city Ferrol (Spain).The sample consisted 1647 participants with FP; total population had mean age 43.24±19.89 years, ages 44.09±21.36 years 42.94±19.34 for...

10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023980 article EN cc-by-nc BMJ Open 2018-10-01

Abstract Foot problems are highly prevalent conditions, being a frequent reason for medical and podiatric consultation. The aim of this study was to compare the differences quality life (QoL) related foot health in people with without presence problems. A case–control carried out an outpatient centre, where clinician recorded data sociodemographic clinical characteristics. In addition, self-reported on health-related were using Spanish version Health Status Questionnaire. sample consisted...

10.1038/s41598-021-93902-5 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2021-07-15

The objective of the present study was to evaluate activities daily living (ADLs) using Barthel Index before and after infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) also determine whether or not results varied according gender. ADLs 68 cohabiting geriatric patients, 34 men women, in two nursing homes were measured SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)) infection. COVID-19 found affect performance institutionalized elderly homes, especially more subjects,...

10.3390/ijerph18147258 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021-07-07

Background: Bullying has been recognized as an important and increasing problem for nurses, who are faced with different kinds of bullying. Recent research suggested a possible association between bullying low self-esteem. Objective: To determine the prevalence at work in sample Spanish nurses; to examine self-esteem; investigate prognostic factors that work. Design: A descriptive survey study was developed represent population nurses. Participants: The consisted 538 nurses met inclusion...

10.5172/conu.2012.42.1.2 article EN Contemporary Nurse 2012-08-01

Managers, including those in nursing environments, may spend much of their time addressing employee conflicts. If not handled properly, conflict significantly affect morale, increase turnover, and even result litigation, ultimately affecting the overall well-being organization. A clearer understanding factors that underlie resolution styles could lead to promotion better management strategies.The aim this research was identify predominant used by a sample Spanish nurses two work settings,...

10.5172/conu.2012.43.1.73 article EN Contemporary Nurse 2012-12-01

Calcaneal apophysitis (Sever disease) has been reported to be the most common cause of heel pain in athletic children.The study aim was compare plantar pressure, surface contact area, distribution body weight across lower extremities, and prevalence gastrocnemius ankle equinus gastrocnemius-soleus (which can decreases dorsiflexion range motion) children with without Sever disease.This a case-control study.Participants were 56 male students enrolled soccer academy. Twenty-eight participants...

10.2522/ptj.20120164 article EN Physical Therapy 2014-01-31

Aim: The aim of the present study was to explore significance mealtime experience among residents nursing homes in Spain. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach followed. An initial purposeful sampling Spanish for‐profit southern area Madrid carried out. theoretical also implemented order gain a more in‐depth understanding dependence. Inclusion criteria for home were: age (60 years or older) and lack any cognitive impairment. Data were collected using unstructured semistructured...

10.1111/j.1447-0594.2012.00925.x article EN Geriatrics and gerontology international/Geriatrics & gerontology international 2012-08-31

Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a foot disorder in adults secondary to an inflammatory response caused by repetitive micro-trauma. We evaluated and compared the impact on quality of life (QoL) related health general between males females with PF.In this cross-sectional descriptive study, patients PF were recruited from podiatry clinic. Physical examination, sociodemographic data, self-reported Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) recorded. The FHSQ has three sections provides two composite...

10.2147/jpr.s159918 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Pain Research 2018-04-01

The purpose of this study is to analyse and compare the impact hallux valgus (HV) in a sample adult women with varying degrees HV scores obtained regard foot health general. A total 100 female patients mean age 43·04 ± 16·84 years who attended podiatric clinic were asked answer questionnaire. degree deformity, HV, was determined on both feet using Manchester Scale tool from Foot Health Status Questionnaire compared. Participants recorded lower Section 1 for footwear general higher pain...

10.1111/iwj.12695 article EN International Wound Journal 2016-12-07

Background: Variations in the foot structure related with high or low arch are identified common lower limb conditions, and it is supposed to be effect on quality of life (QoL) associated health adults. Here we aimed determine relationships between relatively feet arches QoL. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out. Among 138 adults enrolled study, 66 had a arch, 21 51 were within normal range. Changes analyzed using Area Calc version 2.6 software, data obtained...

10.3390/ijerph15071555 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2018-07-23

Background: Functional hallux limitus (FHL) refers to dorsiflexion mobility limitation when the first metatarsal head is under loading conditions but not in unloaded state. The goal of study was evaluate 3 common manual tests (Buell, Dananberg, and Jack tests) for assessing metatarsophalangeal joint (MPJ) determining normal values needed detect FHL, clarify signs symptoms associated with this pathology. Methods: Forty-four subjects were included reliability study. Subjects divided into...

10.1177/1071100719901116 article EN Foot & Ankle International 2020-01-29

Abstract Background: The etiology and diagnosis of heel pain are complex multifactorial, it has been reported that Baxter’s entrapment is responsible for up to 20% foot disorders. most conservative treatment the use custom insoles. Electromyography was considered an effective test assess muscle activity. aim this study insoles different hardness on activity abductor hallucis in subjects with lateral branch external plantar nerve. Methods: 18 (7 women 11 men) diagnosed nerve first were...

10.7547/23-241 article EN other-oa Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association 2025-02-19

Hallux limitus pathology is defined as a limitation of the dorsiflexion movement first toe without degenerative involvement metatarsophalangeal joint, which produces pain and generates functional impairment, especially in propulsive phase gait. It very common to find this adulthood accompanied by other compensations at biomechanical level consequence blockage main pivot sagittal plane. The aim was determine symmetry index that occurs dynamics affiliated with gait parameters subjects hallux...

10.3390/bioengineering12030298 article EN cc-by Bioengineering 2025-03-14

Background: Hallux limitus (HL) is a condition marked by the restricted dorsiflexion of first metatarsophalangeal joint, causing pain and functional limitations, especially during propulsive phase walking. This restriction affects gait, particularly in final phase, impairs foot stability support. HL more common adults leads to biomechanical adaptations. The purpose this study was investigate differences center pressure between subjects with hallux those healthy feet. Methods: A total 80...

10.3390/bioengineering12030316 article EN cc-by Bioengineering 2025-03-19

The infection caused by the COVID-19 virus, with its high capacity for spread and transmission, reached level of an international pandemic, affecting many people resulting in a large number deaths. To analyse experiences nursing professionals caring patients during early stages pandemic skills or coping strategies that they employed. A qualitative study was carried out interpretative phenological design. Semistructured interviews were conducted 20 working emergency critical care units, which...

10.1186/s12912-025-02974-5 article EN cc-by-nc-nd BMC Nursing 2025-03-22

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a sustained inflammatory pathology that manifests as increasing rigidity and continuous decline in spinal flexibility, leading to lumbar pain during rest. OBJECTIVES: This study primarily aimed evaluate depression assessments using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) delineate depressive symptomatology patients diagnosed with AS compared those without this condition. DESIGN AND SETTING: A comparative was conducted Medical Centers Málaga,...

10.1590/1516-3180.2024.0177.r1.16102024 article EN cc-by Sao Paulo Medical Journal 2025-01-01

The Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) is a foot health psychometric tool for measuring status that consists of eight dimensions. Currently, the FHSQ has been adapted to several languages. It was considered necessary translate and adapt Persian language. Thus, aim this study assess repeatability reliability translated into Persian. translation test-retest methods came from English version questionnaire. questionnaire distributed 88 individuals diagnosed with plantar heel pain, who were...

10.1080/07853890.2025.2491665 article EN cc-by-nc Annals of Medicine 2025-04-15
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