Carmen Jiménez‐Antona

ORCID: 0000-0001-9253-8884
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Research Areas
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Genomics and Rare Diseases
  • Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Migraine and Headache Studies
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Children's Physical and Motor Development
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Muscle Physiology and Disorders
  • Film in Education and Therapy
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
  • Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
  • Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues

Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
2017-2024

Background: Long-COVID syndrome comprises a variety of signs and symptoms that develop during or after infection with COVID-19 which may affect the physical capabilities. However, there is lack studies investigating effects in sport capabilities suffering from infection. The purpose study was to evaluate compare lactate concentration quality life (QoL) patients those who have not developed non-Long-COVID Nordic walking exercise therapy. Methods: Twenty-nine (25.5 ± 7.1 years) took part...

10.3390/jcm13041035 article EN Journal of Clinical Medicine 2024-02-11

Abstract Aim To describe the experiences and unmet medical care needs of a group parents children with developmental epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) caused by SCN1A , KCNQ2 CDKL5 PCDH19 GNAO1 variants. Method A qualitative descriptive study was conducted. Participants were recruited using purposeful sampling. The inclusion criteria consisted DEEs or variants, aged between 4 10 years old. In total, 21 included. Data acquired via researcher field notes in‐depth interviews. thematic analysis...

10.1111/dmcn.15712 article EN Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology 2023-07-21

Long COVID-19 syndrome is present in 5-10% of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2, and there still little information on the predisposing factors that lead to its development. The purpose study was evaluate predictive early symptoms, clinical features role Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme-2 (ACE-2) c.513-1451G>A (rs2106806) c.15643279T>C (rs6629110) polymorphisms susceptibility developing subsequent infectionA total 29 who suffered were recruited a descriptive longitudinal two groups: (n = 16)...

10.3390/ijms242316717 article EN International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2023-11-24

Abstract Background Brain’s is stimulated by Vojta Therapy through selected body areas activating stored innate motor programs which are exported as coordinate movement and muscle contractions to trunk limbs. The aim of this pilot study know the responses at cortical level a specific tactile input, assessed electroencephalography (EEG), compared sham stimulation, in healthy subjects. Methods A randomized-controlled trial was conducted. Participants were randomly distributed into two groups:...

10.1186/s12984-021-00824-4 article EN cc-by Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation 2021-01-21

A better understanding of biological and emotional variables associated with health-related quality life in people long-COVID is needed. Our aim was to identify potential direct indirect effects on the relationships between sensitization-associated symptoms, mood disorders such as anxiety/depressive levels, sleep suffering from post-COVID-19 pain. One hundred forty-six individuals who were hospitalized due COVID-19 during first wave pandemic long-term pain completed different...

10.3390/brainsci12101363 article EN cc-by Brain Sciences 2022-10-08

Abstract To investigate the association between three selected pain polymorphisms and clinical, functional, sensory-related, psychophysical, psychological or cognitive variables in a sample of women with fibromyalgia (FMS). One hundred twenty-three (n = 123) FMS completed demographic (age, height, weight), clinical (years pain, intensity at rest during daily living activities), functional (quality life, physical function), sensory-related (sensitization-associated neuropathic-associated...

10.1038/s41598-024-62240-7 article EN cc-by Scientific Reports 2024-05-17

This study explored the relationship between motor functions and attention in children aged 4–5 years. A sample of 85 was collected from a primary school (44 boys 41 girls). We applied standardized continuous performance test, Kiddie Continuous Performance Test, under two conditions (sitting balancing). Data were balance tests, Battelle Pediatric Balance Scale. There significant gender differences that may condition way to address issues girls. Gender should be considered when addressing...

10.12965/jer.1836142.071 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation 2018-06-27

A better understanding of gender differences can assist clinicians in further developing therapeutic programs tension type headache (TTH).To evaluate the presence trigger points (TrPs) head, neck, and shoulder muscles their relationship with features, pressure pain sensitivity, anxiety people TTH.Two hundred ten (59 men, 151 women) patients TTH participated. TrPs were bilaterally explored temporalis, masseter, suboccipital, upper trapezius, splenius capitis, sternocleidomastoid muscles....

10.1111/papr.12775 article EN Pain Practice 2019-02-13

Background: New technologies have gained popularity, especially the use of mobile phone applications, in neurorehabilitation. The aim this paper was (1) to develop a free application (NeurorehAPP) that provides information about and helps select appropriate related list neurological disorders (cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson‘s multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, facial paralysis), based on different...

10.3390/healthcare11182549 article EN Healthcare 2023-09-14

Our aim was to assess gender differences in variables associated with the emotional and physical burdens of tension-type headache (TTH). Participants TTH diagnosed according ICHD-III were recruited from three university-based hospitals (in Spain, Italy, Denmark) between January 2015 June 2017. The physical/emotional burden assessed Headache Disability Inventory (HDI-P/HDI-E, respectively). features collected a four-week diary. Sleep quality Pittsburgh Quality Index. Hospital Anxiety...

10.1080/03630242.2019.1696440 article EN Women & Health 2019-12-03

The use of YouTube® has spread among patients with chronic diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). These consult the available videos to learn more about their disease in terms diagnosis and making decisions treatments, including rehabilitation. aim this study was evaluate content, educational value, quality analysis MS neurorehabilitation on using quantitative instruments.

10.33588/rn.7903.2024091 article EN Revista de Neurología 2024-01-01

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a peripheral neuropathy of the upper extremity, characterized by pain, loss strength, and decreased fine motor function. This study describes experiences women with CTS who received non-surgical treatments. A qualitative phenomenological was undertaken. Purposive sampling used. Women clinical electromyographic diagnoses were included. Eighteen in-depth interviews conducted among CTS, field notes kept. The Giorgi’s approach used for analysis data collected....

10.3390/ijerph191912349 article EN International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2022-09-28

Vojta therapy describes stereotypic widespread motor responses as a pattern of tonic muscle contractions during peripherical pressure stimulation. The present work proposes to characterize the at muscles level specific tactile input based on therapy, assessed by sEMG, compared sham stimulation in healthy subjects.Surface electromyography (sEMG) signal was acquired with dipolar electrodes placed wrist extensors both forearms, right tibialis anterior, and top part rectus abdominus, ground...

10.1109/tnsre.2021.3120369 article EN cc-by IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering 2021-01-01

We aimed to evaluate gender differences in the relationships between headache features, sleep quality, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and burden of 193 patients (73 percent women) with chronic tension type (CTTH). Sleep quality was assessed Pittsburgh Quality Index. Headache features were collected a four-week diary. The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale used assess anxiety/depressive symptoms. Disability Inventory headache. In men CTTH, positive correlated frequency (r = 0.310; p .018),...

10.1080/03630242.2017.1372845 article EN Women & Health 2017-09-18

Literature has always been attracted to neurological pathologies and the numerous works published on subject are proof of this. Likewise, a number physicians have fiction writers drawn their scientific knowledge help develop stories.The study addresses appearance in sample literary examines description disease, its treatment, patient's view relationship between healthcare professionals socio-familial milieu.We review some greatest all times that deal with pathologies, such as Don Quixote,...

10.33588/rn.5503.2012191 article EN Revista de Neurología 2012-01-01

Introduction: Disability associated with the symptoms of post-COVID-19 syndrome is one its main features and can have a considerable impact on care rehabilitation units. This, linked to decreased aerobic capacity endurance in patients, increases interest studying potential mobile applications assess performance capacity. The purpose this research was study how free application assesses relationship capacity, test-retest reliability, evaluated by conventional test, along fatigue...

10.3390/jcm12010131 article EN Journal of Clinical Medicine 2022-12-24

Background End-stage kidney disease (ESKD) has considerable effects on the quality of life, impairing daily activities and leading to lifestyle changes. The purpose this study was therefore explore experience motherhood taking care children in women with ESKD. Methods A qualitative exploratory conducted based an interpretive framework. Participants were recruited using non-probabilistic purposeful sampling. In total, 14 ESKD included, who treated at dialysis unit a Spanish hospital. In-depth...

10.1371/journal.pone.0257691 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2021-09-27

Subacromial impingement syndrome (IS) is a common disorder associated with functional impairment and disability of the shoulder. The aim this study was to evaluate efficacy Vojta therapy (VT) techniques compared standard (ST) in patients subacromial IS. A randomized controlled trial performed, 60 IS (mean age, 61±12 years) into two groups: ST (n=30) plus (SVT, n=30). Both received 15 treatment sessions over 4 weeks. Outcome measures included pain intensity, functionality, joint range motion...

10.12965/jer.2142328.164 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of Exercise Rehabilitation 2021-08-23
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