1.Videotape Instruction Vs Brochure On The Effectiveness Of Unsupervised Home Exercise Program In Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Jocel M REGINO ; Vivienne Francesca MERCADO ; Consuelo B GONZALEZ-SUAREZ ; Jhoanalyn B AGUINALDO ; Mary Jane YU ; Maria Teresa I OQUINENA ; Francisco delos REYES
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2017;1(1):43-56
2.Spatiotemporal parameters of gait in Filipino adults using the 3-D motion capture system.
Maria Belinda Cristina C. FIDEL ; Consuelo B. GONZALEZ-SUAREZ ; Angelo R. DE LA CRUZ ; Edison A. ROXAS ; Ma. Roxanne FERNANDEZ ; Christopher Gabon CRUZ
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2021;5(2):744-754
Background and Purpose: Gait is one of the outcome measures used in evaluation in the field of rehabilitation and there is a need for reference data of gait parameters primarily to understand the physiological significance of these parameters, describe their changes in pathologic gait for better understanding of pathophysiology and be able to provide the appropriate therapeutic approach. The purpose of this study was: 1) To derive a reference data of spatiotemporal parameters of gait among Filipinos, which include step time, stride time, stance time, swing time, single limb support time, double limb support time, cadence, speed, step length, stride length, and step width; 2) To determine correlation of age, gender, and anthropometric measures with spatiotemporal parameters, and 3) To determine
gait symmetry.
Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 374 participants aged 20-69 years (males = 181, females = 193) were included. They were asked to walk in their comfortable speed. Spatiotemporal parameters were obtained using the Vicon motion capture system.
Results: The walking speed, step length, stride length, and step width declined with age. Filipino men demonstrated higher values in all parameters except cadence which is higher in Filipino women. Height and leg length both have positive correlation with all parameters except for cadence. Weight has a positive correlation with all spatiotemporal parameters except for cadence, swing time, single limb support time, and speed. Cadence and stride length were symmetrical between right and left lower extremities.
Conclusion: Spatiotemporal parameters among healthy Filipinos 20-69 years old were presented including their correlations with age, gender, and anthropometric measures. This can serve as a reference for future studies in gait where Filipinos are the participants.
Anthropometric ; Gait Analysis ; Reference Values
4.Viewpoint: Genicular nerve hydrodissection for knee osteoarthritis pain management
Mary Monica N. Bernardo-Bueno ; Consuelo B. Gonzalez-Suarez ; Steve Milanese
Journal of Medicine University of Santo Tomas 2024;8(2):1407-1412
Knee pain secondary to knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for consultation in patients 50 years old and above. Due to limitations of current management options for knee osteoarthritis, studies seeking alternative treatment techniques have emerged, including procedures targeting knee innervation. The effectiveness of nerve hydrodissection for managing neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome has been demonstrated but has not been applied to nerves that innervate the knee to manage osteoarthritis. This article discusses the potential application of ultrasound-guided nerve hydrodissection to the anterior innervation of the knee, known as the genicular nerves, for pain management in patients with osteoarthritis.
Human ; Middle Aged: 45-64 Yrs Old ; Aged: 65-79 Yrs Old ; Osteoarthritis, Knee
5.Predictors of medical complications in stroke patients confined in hospitals with rehabilitation facilities: A Filipino audit of practice
Consuelo B Gonzalez-Suarez ; Consuelo B Gonzalez-Suarez ; Karen Grimmer ; Jan-Tyrone C Cabrera ; Isaias P Alipio ; Elda Grace G Anota-Canencia ; Maria Luisa P Santos-Carpio ; Janine Margarita R Dizon ; Lauren Liao ; Romil Martinez ; Eulalia J Beredo ; Carolina M Valdecaňas ; Vania Yu
Neurology Asia 2018;23(3):199-208
Most medical complications following acute stroke are preventable (such
as cardiac events, pneumonia, bed sores and venous thrombosis). This was a study on the frequency
of medical complications and their association with key performance indicators. Methods: The study
used a cross-sectional baseline audit of stroke care practices. The audit captured details on the nature
of the stroke, patient demographics, characteristics of hospital care, and compliance with six key
quality indicators in Philippine Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine Clinical Practice Guideline on
Stroke Rehabilitation. Patient records were retrospectively consecutively sampled. Results: A total
of 1,683 patients were included in the audit which came from 49 hospitals. Medical complications
were seen in 182 patients (11.2%). Pneumonia contributed to half the medical complications (50%),
followed by respiratory failure (7.7%) and gastrointestinal bleeding (3.8%). Presence of medical
complications were associated with in-patient mortality (OR 3.3 (95% CI 2.1-5.3)) and prolonged
hospital stay (16.1 ± 20.7 days vs 9.6 + 10.9 days). The best predictor model for pneumonia included
variables of not having a swallow screen within the first 24 hours, having a nasogastric tube inserted,
not achieving medical stability, not having a stroke unit in the admitting hospital, having suffered a
previous stroke and being older.
Conclusion: Non-adherence to evidence-based stroke care rehabilitation guidelines contributed
significantly to medical complications in an audit of Filipino stroke patients