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The effects of active range of motion with overpressure on the fascia displacement of the upper trapezius muscle among individuals with and without myofascial pain syndrome: A retrospective case-control study protocol.

Valentin Dones III ; Lyle Patrick Tangcuangco ; Chrizelle Joy Del Rosario ; Andrea Janelle Co ; Sean Jerimiah Agbayani ; Patricia Denise Cabrera ; Edrin Isabel Dellosa ; Daniel Rey Ibo ; Ivy Sophia Pagente ; Angelika Camille Sua ; , Clarence Pryce Joshua Almazan ; Marie Arallu Capistrano ; Kimberly-Anne Enriquez ; , Jorell Angelo Inarda ; Maria Hellena Quebral ; John Aldee Rigor ; Angelica Supangan

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2022;5(2):42-49. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0502.007

BACKGROUND: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a persistent pain on the shoulders and cervical spine related to limitation of motion (LOM), muscle weakness, and loss of function. It is a cumulative, repetitive injury causing disability among the middle-aged working population. This study will determine the differences in upper trapezius' superficial and deep fascia displacements among participants with and without MPS based on the effects of cervical active range of motion (AROM). METHODS: This is a retrospective records review study with two interlinked parts. In the reliability study, the Tracker will determine the physiotherapy interns' intertester and intratester reliability in assessing the musculoskeletal ultrasound videos. Using MedCalc Software and the Bland-Altman plot, the single measures ICC will determine the reliability. In determining clinically acceptable use of the Tracker, a <0.40 cut-off reliability will be used. In the case-control study, physiotherapy interns will assess 2,904 musculoskeletal ultrasound videos. The difference between the superficial and deep fascia displacements will be determined using paired t-test and the mean differences using an independent t-test. A significant difference between groups will be determined using a p-value of <0.05. RESULTS This study expects that cervical AROM with overpressure will displace the superficial and deep fascia of the upper trapezius, particularly among patients with MPS. Proving the correlation between LOM and altered fascia displacement will help rehabilitation professionals create new manual therapy techniques and emphasize the use of existing fascia-related treatments.

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Improving balance control in older persons through martial arts: A scoping review protocol.

Donald Lipardo ; Donald Manlapaz ; Vergel Orpilla ; Jocel Regino ; Stephanie Claire Pagarigan

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):7-13. doi:https://doi.org/10.36413/pjahs.0501.002

INTRODUCTION: Martial arts, other than Tai chi, are now being integrated into exercise programs to improve the balance control of older adults. This scoping review aims to describe the extent, range, and nature of available literature on martial arts use to improve balance control in older adults. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This scoping review will adhere to the steps described in the Arksey and O’Malley framework. Studies on martial arts use, aside from Tai chi, in improving balance in older adults are eligible. Only experimental studies written in English will be included. Literature search on published articles from inception to February 2021 will be conducted in ScienceDirect, PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Medline, and ProQuest. Grey literature search will be implemented in Google Scholar, Pro-Quest Dissertations and Theses Open, University of Santo Tomas Library. Handsearching for additional articles from reference lists of included studies will also be performed. Data on author and year of publication, country, study design, target population, type of martial art, exercise protocol, balance outcome measures used, and main findings will be extracted from the included studies. ETHICS AND DESSIMINATION: This protocol describes the rigorous process that will be implemented to map the breadth of existing literature on martial arts use in improving the balance control of older adults. Ethical approval is not required because only information from publicly accessible sources will be collected. Review findings will be disseminated through publications and presentations in local and international conferences and shared with relevant agencies and societies. SCOPING REVIEW REGISTRATION This protocol was registered in Open Science Framework (OSF): https://osf.io/vez68.

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Infusing standard precautions for infection control in occupational therapy telehealth with children.

Ivan Neil Gomez ; Jose Ma. Rafael Ramos

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):14-17. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.003

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a profound effect on the health and well-being of individuals worldwide. In the Philippines, the withstanding quarantine protocols have affected the occupational therapy practice, which has adopted a telehealth strategy. Filipino occupational therapists (OTs) working with children have to infuse concepts of standard precautions of infection control to prevent infection and transmission in their virtual sessions. This innovative practice has been delivered through telehealth services. This case report highlights the importance of family collaboration, activity analysis, evidence utilization, and infusing standard precautions in children’s daily occupations. OTs should consider these “new approaches” in the “new normal” and beyond.

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Psychometric properties of the sensory processing and self-regulation checklist-Tagalog version.

Ivan Neil Gomez ; Francheska Alecks Arel ; Joan Melissa Asidao ; John Dominic Baguio ; Lareine Nava ; Daniella Antonia Rivera ; Alyssa Bruno Tolentino ; Cynthia YY Lai

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):18-27. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.004

BACKGROUND: The Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Checklist (SPSRC) is a parent or caregiver-reported instrument that measures a child’s self-regulation and sensory processing ability as they perform daily activities. The original version in Chinese and a more recent English version has reported favorable reliability and validity. While the SPSRC has undergone translation into a Tagalog version, its psychometric properties are unknown. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to examine the psychometric properties of the SPSRC-Tagalog. METHODS: Reliability and validity properties were tested among a sample of Filipino children with (n= 45) and without disability (n= 45), based on the reports of the parents or caregivers on the SPSRC-Tagalog. RESULTS: This study found that the SPSRC-Tagalog has good internal consistency, excellent test-retest reliability, and good crosscultural, discriminant, structural, construct, and criterion validity. CONCLUSION The psychometric properties of the SPSRC-Tagalog corroborate with its other language versions in its reliability and validity to measure the sensory processing and self-regulation abilities in Filipino children with and without a disability. The information obtained from the SPSRC-Tagalog may be useful in informing our understanding of sensory processing difficulties among children.

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Translation to Filipino and validation of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) questionnaire for patellar tendinopathy.

Ken Erbvin Sosa ; Paul Daniel Ravarra ; Mark Angel Serra ; Ma. Katrinna Michaela Delfin ; Neil Christian Lapiz ; Young Hee Lee ; Paolo Luis Perez ; Eric Benjamin Reyes ; Andre Patrick Rosales ; Samantha Kimberly Velasquez

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):28-38. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.005

BACKGROUND: Patellar tendinopathy is an overuse injury characterized by pain on the distal part of the patella caused by specific movement patterns like jumping. To assess the severity of patellar tendinopathy, the self-administered VISA-P questionnaire was developed in the English language. The purpose of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the VISA-P questionnaire into Filipino and determine its psychometric properties. METHODS: A psychometric study design was used in this study. The VISA-P was translated from English to Filipino following the guidelines set by Beaton et al. and Sousa et al. There were six stages: (1) forward translation to Filipino, (2) synthesis, (3) backward translation, (4) expert committee review, (5) pilot testing/cognitive briefing, and (6) preliminary psychometric testing. The psychometric testing was conducted on eight patients with patellar tendinopathy and eight healthy subjects. RESULTS: The Filipino VISA-P questionnaire (VISA-P-Fil) successfully underwent translation and cross-cultural adaptation. It exhibited excellent face, content validity (Item-Content Validity index and Scale-Content Validity Index= 1.00), construct validity (p>0.05, except for Item 6), internal consistency (Cronbach α= 0.81) as well as reliability (ICC= 0.99; 95% CI: 0.994 – 0.999; SEM= 0.42; minimum detectable change at 95% confidence level= 1.79). No ceiling and floor effects were noted for the VISA-PFil. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the VISA-P-Fil questionnaire was translated and cross-culturally adapted successfully with good validity. Preliminary testing also showed its excellent reliability.
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Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement of psychometric properties of the Filipino version of Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment Ankle Instability (VISA-A) questionnaire for achilles tendinopathy.

Ken Erbvin Sosa ; Paul Daniel Ravarra ; Isaias Khaim Apostol ; Theodore Austin Biason ; Jan Gabriel Bulaong ; Gail Maxine Carbajal ; Ciro Augusto Galang ; Melchizedek Samonte ; Audrey Yee

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):39-50. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.006

BACKGROUND: Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) is common in elite and recreational athletes involved in sports such as running and jumping. The severity of this condition can be assessed using the VISA-A questionnaire. However, this is originally developed in English. This has been translated to several languages, but there is no translation and cross-cultural adaptation yet to Filipino. This study aims to translate, cross-culturally adapt the VISA-A questionnaire to Filipino, and examine its psychometric properties. METHOD: The translation and validation process were in accordance with the guidelines set by Beaton et al., and Sousa et al. The psychometric properties were assessed on n= 8 healthy and n= 8 symptomatic athletes. RESULTS: The VISA-A questionnaire exhibited excellent face validity (100% agreement), content validity (Item-Content Validity Index and Scale-Content Validity Index= 1.00), construct validity (U= 2.50, p= 0.001), and concurrent validity (r= 0.90, p= 0.001). The items have good internal consistency (α= 0.80) and showed excellent reliability (ICC= 0.94; 95% CI: 0.73–0.99). CONCLUSIONS The cross-cultural adaptation of the Filipino version of VISAA (VISA-A-Fil) was successful. Preliminary psychometric testing showed that the VISA-A-Fil questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool that measures the severity of AT. However, there is still a need to explore its full psychometric properties.

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Translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Filipino worker role interview.

Kim Gerald Medallon ; Justine Anne Gurtiza ; Jaira Mitra ; John Alexander David Tuazon ; Nicole Beniza Dayao ; Hannah Nicole De Mesa ; Alysson Kyle Obregon ; Rosa Katrina Santos

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):51-62. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.007

BACKGROUND: The Worker Role Interview (WRI) is an assessment tool that looks at factors impacting return to work capabilities and the client’s capacity to return to work. The WRI is developed and originally written by Braveman et al. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study is to provide a Filipino translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the WRI, as well as establish its face, content, and convergent validity and inter-rater, testretest, and internal consistency reliability. METHODS: Expert panels were utilized in the two phases of the study. Phase 1 involves forward translation, synthesis of the translations, backward translation, expert panel review, and pilot testing involving 31 participants. Phase 2 involves retranslation, expert panel review, and administration of the Filipino WRI to 85 participants. RESULTS: Certain items were subjected for retranslation to adequately represent the domain of content addressed by the tool to ensure cultural equivalence. The tool has good inter-rater (ICC = 0.75-0.90), test-retest (rs(85) = 0.72-0.91, p<0.001), and internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha= 0.96) reliability. Convergent validity with the Worker Role Self-Assessment yielded a weak correlation (rs(85)=0.42 - -0.04, p<0.001) due to possible differences in language used and manner of administration. CONCLUSION At this level, the WRI has good validity and reliability properties which can assess the ability of Filipino early adults with disability to return to work.

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Functional mobility problems and cognitive decline in institution-based older adults in Leyte: A correlational study.

Gwynth Kaye Villacorte Sudario ; Donald Lipardo

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):63-69. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.008

BACKGROUND: With the increase of life expectancy, the number of nursing homes accommodating institution-based older adults has also increased. It is important to determine the link between functional decline and cognition among elderlies to assist health care professionals in providing the necessary care to ameliorate the living conditions of elderlies in home institutions. METHODS: This descriptive observational study with correlational design recruited 30 institution-based older adults from three nursing homes in Leyte, Philippines. The researchers used Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Timed-Up, and Go Test (TUG) and 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) to assess the functionality of the participants and Pearson Product Moment Coefficient Correlation to determine the association between functional mobility and cognitive function. Simple linear regression analysis was employed to determine the level of significance of functional mobility and cognitive function while multivariate linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationship of adjusted covariates. Statistical significance was set at (p˂0.05). RESULTS: The prevalence of probable cognitive impairment was 90%, which was predominant in ≥ 70 years old and male (91.6%). The common functional problems were impairment in dynamic balance and mobility at 70% and gait speed at 73.3%. The result showed significant correlation between the cognition and functional mobility. CONCLUSION Cognitive impairment is highly prevalent in nursing homes. Institution-based older adults showed impaired dynamic balance and slow speed. Significant correlation between functional mobility problems and cognitive decline in institution-based older persons was established.

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Association between pregnancy-related low back pain, physical activity, and health related quality of life: A survey of pregnant women in Northern Nigeria.

Aliyu Lawan ; Adedapo Wasiu Awotidebe ; Umar Muhammad Bello ; Adamu Ahmad Rufa&rsquo ; i ; Cornelius Mahdi Ishaku ; Mamman Ali Masta ; Akindele Mukadas

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):70-79. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.009

BACKGROUND: Pregnancy-related low back pain is a common complaint with numerous adverse consequences. Unfortunately, the effect of healthrelated quality of life and physical activity status on pregnancy-related low back pain remains understudied. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to examine the influence of physical activity and health-related quality of life on pregnancy-related low back pain among pregnant women. METHODS: A survey of 398 pregnant women was conducted using the Modified Pregnancy Low Back Pain, Medical Outcome Survey Short Form (MOS-SF), and Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ) to assess pregnancy-related low back pain, quality of life, and physical activity status among the participants. RESULTS: About fifty-four percent (54%) of the pregnant women reported experiencing low back pain during pregnancy. There were no significant differences between most physical activity intensities and domains for pregnant women with and without pregnancy-related low back pain, with the exception of women identified as sedentary (12.9±14.8 versus 17.4±16.2) or inactive (18.7±20.0 versus 23.6±19.8). Furthermore, waist circumference (OR: 0.97; 95% CI: 0.96 to 0.99) and Physical component scores (PCS) (OR: 0.96; 95% CI: 0.93 to 0.98) were associated with pregnancy-related low back pain. An interaction of height and occupation also showed an association with pregnancy related low back pain (OR: 1.04; 95% CI: 1.01 to 1.08). CONCLUSION Sedentary and inactivity are the only physical activity intensity and domain associated with pregnancy-related low back pain, which affect the physical well-being of the expecting mothers.
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Dietary habits and nutritional knowledge of selected Philippine National Combat Athletes: A cross-sectional study.

Karen Leslie Lee-Pineda ; Stephanie Claire Pagarigan ; Raymund Peter Capucao ; Francis Gabriel Cruz ; Rikki Louise Obispo ; Aron Anthony Romey ; Maria Remedios Hermancita Regina Sotelo ; Nathan Michael Vasquez

Philippine Journal of Allied Health Sciences.2021;5(1):80-93. doi:10.36413/pjahs.0501.010

OBJECTIVES: The study aims to assess the dietary habits and nutritional knowledge of selected Philippine national combat sports athletes and determine the correlation of demographics and sources of nutrition information with participants' dietary habits and nutrition knowledge. METHODS: This cross-sectional study included assessing boxing and taekwondo Philippine national athletes using the Dietary Habits and Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire: Filipino Version. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics between sports comparison and exploratory correlation and regression analyses. Alpha was set at 0.05. RESULTS: A total of 44 participants aged 21+ 3.4 years were able to participate in the study. Responses revealed that 69.44% have fair dietary habits and 73.54% have good nutritional knowledge. Results indicated no significant difference between the two sports in dietary habits and nutritional knowledge (p>0.05). Further analyses revealed that years in playing (r= 0.32, p= 0.04), and sources of nutrition information, precisely strength and conditioning coach (r= 0.36, p= 0.02), and peers (r= 0.39, p= 0.01) have a significant correlation with good dietary habit and nutritional knowledge, respectively. CONCLUSION Overall, Filipino national athletes of boxing and taekwondo have fair dietary habits and sound nutritional knowledge. Furthermore, nutritional knowledge sources are possible relevant factors that may affect the dietary habits and nutritional knowledge of combat sports athletes.

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