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Universities face challenges on a number of levels. In this scenario, university professors play an important role as facilitators of knowledge. The main objective of this study was to analyse the motivations that influence the professional performance in a sample of 102 university professors from nine Spanish public universities (Male: 54 (52.9%); Female: 48 (47.1%)). For this purpose, a questionnaire of 22 closed-ended Likert-type questions was designed, in which scores ranged from 0 to 10 (do not agree at all, strongly agree). Following analysis, the final questionnaire was composed of 17 items, and showed good internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.858). The validity analysis showed a value of 0.822 (>0.5) in the sample adequacy measure of Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin and Bartlett’s sphericity test (p < 0.0001). The exploratory factor analysis showed a clustering in four factors (two for intrinsic motivations and two for extrinsic motivations), explaining 64.33% of the total variance. Comparisons between each factor score by gender (male and female) showed statistically significant differences for factor F1 (higher for females) and F2 (higher for males). Finally, Q1 and Q13 showed a statistically significant correlation (p ≤ 0.05) with years of teaching experience. The motivations of Spanish university professors appear to be associated with the age and gender of the teacher.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Francisco Zamora-Polo; Miguel González-Velasco; María Cardero-Durán. What Are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-Perception of a Group of Spanish University Professors Belonging to the G-9 Group of Universities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 7976 .
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, Mario Corrales-Serrano, Francisco Zamora-Polo, Miguel González-Velasco, María Cardero-Durán. What Are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-Perception of a Group of Spanish University Professors Belonging to the G-9 Group of Universities. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (15):7976.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Francisco Zamora-Polo; Miguel González-Velasco; María Cardero-Durán. 2021. "What Are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-Perception of a Group of Spanish University Professors Belonging to the G-9 Group of Universities." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 15: 7976.
Background: The university must take on the challenges that arise at all levels. Within this mechanism, university professors play an important role as facilitators of knowledge. Aim: To analyse the motivations that influence the professional performance of Spanish university professors. Methods: 102 university professors from 9 Spanish public universities participated in the study. [Male: 54 (52.9%); Female: 48 (47.1%)]. A questionnaire of 22 closed-ended Likert-type questions was designed, scoring from 0-10 (do not agree at all, strongly agree). Results: The questionnaire, finally composed of 17 items, showed good internal consistency. (Cronbach's alpha=0.858). The validity analysis showed a value of 0.822 (>0.5) ) in the sample adequacy measure KMO (Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin) and Bartlett's sphericity test (p<0.0001). The exploratory factor analysis showed a clustering in 4 factors (2 for internal goods and 2 for external goods), explaining 64.33% of the total variance. Comparisons between each factor scores by gender (male and female) showed differences statistically significant by gender for factor F1 (higher for females) and F2 (higher for males). Finally, Q1 and Q13 showed a statistically significant correlation (p≤0.05) with years of teaching experience. Conclusions: The motivations of Spanish university professors seem to be associated with the age and gender of the teacher.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Francisco Zamora-Polo; Miguel González-Velasco; Maria De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán. What are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-perception of Spanish University Professors’ Professional Development. 2021, 1 .
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, Mario Corrales-Serrano, Francisco Zamora-Polo, Miguel González-Velasco, Maria De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán. What are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-perception of Spanish University Professors’ Professional Development. . 2021; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Francisco Zamora-Polo; Miguel González-Velasco; Maria De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán. 2021. "What are University Professors’ Motivations? A Realistic Approach to Self-perception of Spanish University Professors’ Professional Development." , no. : 1.
Background and Objectives: Notwithstanding patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) being one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in outpatients, few studies have shown the effects of radiofrequency on knee pain and function in this population. The aim of the present study was to determine whether outpatients diagnosed with PFPS obtained improvement in pain and function after treatment by dynamic application of monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency (MDR). Materials and Methods: An experimental study was conducted with 27 subjects with PFPS. Subjects were treated with 10 sessions of MDR in dynamic application. The visual analogue scale (VAS), the Kujala scale, the DN4 questionnaire, the lower extremity function scale (LEFS), the range of movement (ROM) in knee flexion and extension and the daily drug intake were measured pre- and post-intervention and at the time of the follow-up (six months). Results: Statistically significant differences were found in pain perception (VAS: F1,26 = 92.43, p < 0.000, ŋ2 = 0.78 and DN4: F1.26 = 124.15, p < 0.000, ŋ2 = 0.82), as well as improvements in functionality (LEFS: F1.26 = 72.42, p < 0.000, ŋ2 = 0.74 and Kujala: F1.26 = 40.37, p < 0.000, ŋ2 = 0.61]) and in ROM (Flexion: F1.26 = 63.15, p < 0.000, ŋ2 = 0.71). No statistically significant changes in drug intake were found. Conclusions: The present study shows that the dynamic application of MDR seems effective in reducing pain and increasing functionality and knee flexion in patients with PFPS, after a follow-up of six months.
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Cristo Barrios-Quinta; Isabel Escobio-Prieto; Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez; Alfonso Ibáñez-Vera; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up. Medicina 2021, 57, 429 .
AMA StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello, Cristo Barrios-Quinta, Isabel Escobio-Prieto, Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez, Alfonso Ibáñez-Vera, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up. Medicina. 2021; 57 (5):429.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello; Cristo Barrios-Quinta; Isabel Escobio-Prieto; Raquel Sobrino-Sánchez; Alfonso Ibáñez-Vera; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2021. "Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome with Dielectric Radiofrequency Diathermy: A Preliminary Single-Group Study with Six-Month Follow-Up." Medicina 57, no. 5: 429.
Nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP) is one of the most common and frequent health problems. to compare postural control (i.e. center of pressure (CoP) displacement and energy spectral density (ESD)) using technological devices (accelerometers and pressure platform) between subjects with NSCLBP and healthy subjects. A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted. Observational study (STROBE). The final sample consisted of 60 subjects (30 NSCLBP subjects and 30 healthy subjects). Triaxial accelerometer and pressure platform were used in order to obtain ESD and CoP displacement measurements during four balance tasks (i.e. with and without vision and on stable versus unstable surface). Independent t tests were used to compare participants with NSCLBP and healthy controls in the two clinical measurements (i.e., CoP displacement and ESD) for the four balance tests. A multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) together with a Fisher's linear discrimination was applied in order to categorize NSPLBP. Patients with NSCLBP showed greater CoP migration in the positions eyes open, stable surface on the anteroposterior axis (p = 0.012), eyes closed, stable surface on the mediolateral axis (p = 0.025), eyes closed, stable surface on the anteroposterior axis (p = 0.001), eyes open, unstable surface on the anteroposterior axis (p = 0.040), eyes closed, unstable surface on the anteroposterior axis (p = 0.015). Also the ESD was significantly greater for the four situations described (p ≤ 0.01) in subjects with NSCLBP. Accelerometer appears to be a technological device that could offer a potential benefit within the battery of tests on physical performance among subjects with NSCLBP and healthy subjects.
Alejandro Caña-Pino; Luís Espejo-Antúnez; Pablo Carmona del Barco; Jesús Montanero-Fernández; Enrique Lluch-Girbés; Nathalie A. Roussel; Ma Dolores Apolo-Arenas. Energy spectral density as valid parameter to compare postural control between subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain vs healthy subjects: A case-control study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 2021, 53, 102370 .
AMA StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino, Luís Espejo-Antúnez, Pablo Carmona del Barco, Jesús Montanero-Fernández, Enrique Lluch-Girbés, Nathalie A. Roussel, Ma Dolores Apolo-Arenas. Energy spectral density as valid parameter to compare postural control between subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain vs healthy subjects: A case-control study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice. 2021; 53 ():102370.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino; Luís Espejo-Antúnez; Pablo Carmona del Barco; Jesús Montanero-Fernández; Enrique Lluch-Girbés; Nathalie A. Roussel; Ma Dolores Apolo-Arenas. 2021. "Energy spectral density as valid parameter to compare postural control between subjects with nonspecific chronic low back pain vs healthy subjects: A case-control study." Musculoskeletal Science and Practice 53, no. : 102370.
Background: The joint position sense (JPS) has been used as an indirect marker of proprioception in subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP), showing impairment in previous studies. It seems necessary to devise reliable tests to measure proprioceptive deficits in subjects with NSLBP. The objective of this study was to analyse the test–retest reliability and smallest real difference (SRD) of lumbar proprioception through the JPS indicator in a sample of patients with NSCLBP. Methods: Fifty participants with NSCLBP performed three repetitions of 30° lumbar flexion while standing and sitting using the iPhone® inclinometer application to measure the lumbar joint repositioning error. For the reliability analysis, we performed an intra-session test–retest. Results: The total sample ICC values were excellent for standing (0.96) and sitting (0.93) 30° lumbar flexion. In addition, our results showed that, for the total sample, an SRD < 12% can be considered as a true change in proprioception concerning this procedure. On the other hand, men have better reliability than women in both standing and sitting positions. Additionally, the sitting position has better reliability than the standing position. The standard error of measurement (SEM) percentage was 4.2 for standing and 3.8 for sitting. The SRD percentage was 11.6 for standing and 10.4 for sitting. Conclusions: The iPhone® inclinometer seems reliable for assessing proprioceptive ability through the lumbar joint repositioning error in subjects with NSCLBP in both standing (ICC = 0.96) and sitting (ICC = 0.93) positions. This technological device showed a lower measurement error for sitting position (SRD < 12%).
Alejandro Caña-Pino; Luís Espejo-Antúnez; José Adsuar; María Apolo-Arenas. Test–Retest Reliability of an iPhone® Inclinometer Application to Assess the Lumbar Joint Repositioning Error in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 2489 .
AMA StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino, Luís Espejo-Antúnez, José Adsuar, María Apolo-Arenas. Test–Retest Reliability of an iPhone® Inclinometer Application to Assess the Lumbar Joint Repositioning Error in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (5):2489.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino; Luís Espejo-Antúnez; José Adsuar; María Apolo-Arenas. 2021. "Test–Retest Reliability of an iPhone® Inclinometer Application to Assess the Lumbar Joint Repositioning Error in Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 5: 2489.
The health crisis caused by COVID-19 has had a huge impact on the provision of physiotherapists’ services during the pandemic. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a major health problem and one of the most common causes of pain in the front of the knee in outpatients. The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of a therapeutic physical exercise (TPE) program supervised by a physiotherapist using telematic channels in reducing pain and disability in a sample of 54 patients with PFPS in the Physiotherapy Service of the San José de la Rinconada Health Center (Seville). Subjects were evaluated pre- and post-intervention (4 weeks—12 treatment sessions). An analysis was made of perceived pain—using the visual analog scale (VAS) and the DN4 neuropathic pain questionnaire—and functional balance—through the Kujala Score test and the Lower Extremity Functional Scale. The supervised TPE program in patients with PFPS produced a reduction in pain: VAS F1, 52 = 8.68 (p = 0.005) η2 = 0.14 and DN4: F1, 52 = 69.94 (p = 0.000) η2 = 0.57; and in Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) disability: F1, 52 = 19.1 (p = 0.000) η2 = 0.27 and KUJALA: F1, 52 = 60.28 (p = 0.000) η2 = 0.54, which was statistically significant (p = 0.000 for p < 0.05). Hence, the TPE program presented was effective in reducing pain and disability in patients with PFPS.
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Cristo Barrios-Quinta; Ana Barrios-Quinta; Isabel Escobio-Prieto; María Cardero-Durán; Luis Espejo-Antunez. Effectiveness of Tele-Prescription of Therapeutic Physical Exercise in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18, 1048 .
AMA StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello, Cristo Barrios-Quinta, Ana Barrios-Quinta, Isabel Escobio-Prieto, María Cardero-Durán, Luis Espejo-Antunez. Effectiveness of Tele-Prescription of Therapeutic Physical Exercise in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2021; 18 (3):1048.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello; Cristo Barrios-Quinta; Ana Barrios-Quinta; Isabel Escobio-Prieto; María Cardero-Durán; Luis Espejo-Antunez. 2021. "Effectiveness of Tele-Prescription of Therapeutic Physical Exercise in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome during the COVID-19 Pandemic." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 3: 1048.
: Patient satisfaction is a crucial aspect in the evaluation of the quality of health care provided by health services and units, especially in patients that require physical rehabilitation. This study aims to design and analyze the factor structure and internal consistency reliability of the Hospital Physical Therapy Perceived Satisfaction Questionnaire (H-PTPS) measuring the level of physical therapy patient satisfaction in hospital rehabilitation services. This study has a multicenter cross-sectional survey design. This study used the structural validity and internal consistency domains from COSMIN (consensus-based standards for the selection of health status measurement instruments) guideline. The H-PTPS questionnaire consists of 20 closed questions. A sample of 384 adult patients from physical therapy units from three Spanish public hospitals completed this questionnaire. A factor structure and internal consistency reliability analysis were performed. The factor analysis including the 20 items of the H-PTPS showed an adequacy index of 0.922 according to the Kaiser–Meyer–Olkin measure and the Barlett test allowed us to reject the null hypothesis (p < 0.001). In the rotated component matrix, four specific factors were obtained, explaining 66.75% of the accumulated variance. All factors present satisfactory internal reliability, achieving Cronbach’s alpha indices and Omega coefficients higher than 0.74. The H-PTPS questionnaire has shown a four-factor solution with satisfactory reliability evaluating the satisfaction of Spanish patients treated in physical therapy units in the hospital rehabilitation services.
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; José Manuel Pérez-Mármol; Mª De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán; Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Construction, Factor Structure, and Internal Consistency Reliability of the Hospital Physical Therapy Perceived Satisfaction Questionnaire (H-PTPS). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 5857 .
AMA StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello, José Manuel Pérez-Mármol, Mª De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán, Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Construction, Factor Structure, and Internal Consistency Reliability of the Hospital Physical Therapy Perceived Satisfaction Questionnaire (H-PTPS). International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (16):5857.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello; José Manuel Pérez-Mármol; Mª De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán; Cristo Jesús Barrios-Quinta; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2020. "Construction, Factor Structure, and Internal Consistency Reliability of the Hospital Physical Therapy Perceived Satisfaction Questionnaire (H-PTPS)." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 16: 5857.
Despite the high incidence of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), few studies show the effects of radiofrequency on pain and functionality in these patients. For this reason, the aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency (MDR) in dynamic applications aimed at treating pain and improving function in patients with PFPS. For this purpose, a single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted. Eighty-four participants with PFPS were evenly divided into an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG). All subjects receive 10 min of daily home exercises along 3 weeks, and in addition, the subjects of the EG received 10 sessions based on the dynamic application of MDR. Variables measured included Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), DN4 questionnaire, Lower Extremity Functionality Scale (LEFS), Kujala scale, Range of Movement (ROM) in knee flexion and extension and drug intake. The EG showed a statistically significant reduction in pain (VAS = 4.8 [5.5–4.1] [p < .001]; DN4 = 3.8 [4.4–3.2] [p < .001]), and an increase in functionality (LEFS = 16 [19–13] [p < .001]; Kujala = 19 [23–14] [p < .001]) and in ROM (flexion 18º [21º-16º] [p < .001]). No statistically significant changes in drug intake were found. Based on this data, the dynamic application of MDR seems effective in reducing pain and increasing functionality and flexion in patients with PFPS. Diathermy by emission of radiofrequency could be recommended as complement or main therapy in the treatment of PFPS.
M Albornoz-Cabello; Aj Ibáñez-Vera; Me Aguilar-Ferrándiz; L Espejo-Antúnez. Monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency in Patellofemoral pain. A single-blind-randomized clinical trial. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine 2020, 39, 282 -289.
AMA StyleM Albornoz-Cabello, Aj Ibáñez-Vera, Me Aguilar-Ferrándiz, L Espejo-Antúnez. Monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency in Patellofemoral pain. A single-blind-randomized clinical trial. Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine. 2020; 39 (4):282-289.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM Albornoz-Cabello; Aj Ibáñez-Vera; Me Aguilar-Ferrándiz; L Espejo-Antúnez. 2020. "Monopolar dielectric diathermy by emission of radiofrequency in Patellofemoral pain. A single-blind-randomized clinical trial." Electromagnetic Biology and Medicine 39, no. 4: 282-289.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of a proprioceptive exercise program on functional mobility, musculoskeletal endurance, dynamic and static balance, gait, and risk of falls in institutionalized older adults. Design A randomized, single-blind, controlled trial. Setting A Spanish nursing home from the Autonomous Community of Extremadura, Spain. Participants An initial sample was created by recruiting 148 older adult volunteers. The final sample (n = 42) was randomly divided into two groups. Intervention Both the control and experimental group received physical therapy treatment based on a combination of adapted exercises and other physical therapy techniques (physical therapy intervention program) for a period of 12 weeks. This program consisted of 45 minutes (group intervention) plus 100 minutes (individual intervention) a week, for a total of 36 sessions (29 hours). The experimental group also received a proprioceptive training program during the same intervention period, which was conducted twice weekly (24 sessions), each session lasting 55 minutes. Main Outcome Measures The TUG, Cooper, Tinetti, One-Leg Stance and MORSE scales were used. Results ANOVA analysis showed a time x group interaction in TUG scores (F=10.41, P=.002), Cooper test (F=5.94, P=.019), Tinetti scores (F=6.41, P=.015) and MORSE scores (F=5.24, P=.028). Differences between groups were achieved for TUG scores (d=0.76), Tinetti scores (d=1.12), One-Leg Stance test scores (d=0.77) and MORSE scale scores (d=0.85). In the experimental group, within-group analyses showed pre-post-treatment differences for TUG scores (d=0.72), Cooper test scores in meters (d=0.18), Tinetti scores (d=0.60), One-Leg Stance scores (d=0.55), and MORSE scores (d=0.42). Conclusions A proprioceptive exercise program produced significant improvements compared to the control group in areas such as functional mobility, musculoskeletal endurance, balance, gait, and risk of falls in institutionalized older adults. This study may help to enhance our understanding of the impact of a specific protocol for a proprioceptive rehabilitation program.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; José Manuel Pérez-Mármol; M. De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán; José Vicente Toledo-Marhuenda; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. The Effect of Proprioceptive Exercises on Balance and Physical Function in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2020, 101, 1780 -1788.
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, José Manuel Pérez-Mármol, M. De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán, José Vicente Toledo-Marhuenda, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. The Effect of Proprioceptive Exercises on Balance and Physical Function in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2020; 101 (10):1780-1788.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; José Manuel Pérez-Mármol; M. De Los Ángeles Cardero-Durán; José Vicente Toledo-Marhuenda; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. 2020. "The Effect of Proprioceptive Exercises on Balance and Physical Function in Institutionalized Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 101, no. 10: 1780-1788.
Innovative teaching strategies are designing a new and promising landscape in education. They fill lessons with creativity and imagination for either the students or teachers. This article addresses an attempt to make the approach to science easier in a nonscientific environment: primary education at university level. Gamification methodologies were combined with a flipped classroom in order to free up in-class time and engage the students with the taught courses. A qualitative study was merged with quantitative measures of emotional and motivational parameters. These results were improved with four semistructured interviews. The results clearly showed a rise in the students’ motivational levels, an acknowledgment of good teaching practices, and an evident enhancement of felt positive emotions toward science teaching and scientific issues.
Francisco Zamora-Polo; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Nonscientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom. Education Sciences 2019, 9, 297 .
AMA StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo, Mario Corrales-Serrano, Jesús Sánchez-Martín, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Nonscientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom. Education Sciences. 2019; 9 (4):297.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2019. "Nonscientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom." Education Sciences 9, no. 4: 297.
Innovative teaching strategies are designing a new and promising landscape in education. They fill up the lessons with creativity and imagination either for the students and teachers. This article addresses an attempt to make easier the approach to science in a non-scientific environment: primary education at university level. Gamification methodologies were combined with flipped classroom in order to free up in-class time and engage the students with the taught courses. A qualitative study was merged with quantitative measures of emotional and motivational parameters. These results were improved with four semi-structured interviews. The results clearly showed a raise in the students' motivational level, an acknowledgment of good teaching practice and an evident enhancement of felt positive emotions toward science teaching and scientific issues.
Francisco Zamora-Polo; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Non-Scientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom. 2019, 1 .
AMA StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo, Mario Corrales-Serrano, Jesús Sánchez-Martín, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. Non-Scientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom. . 2019; ():1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2019. "Non-Scientific University Students Training in General Science Using an Active-Learning Merged Pedagogy: Gamification in a Flipped Classroom." , no. : 1.
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) constitute a working agenda for the international community with the aim of ensuring a better world for future generations. In this context, the development of competences related to SDGs is a challenge for Higher Education Institutions. Although there are several studies that address the relationship between SDGs and university teaching, the students’ knowledge about this subject has not been set out yet. In order to evaluate students’ knowledge, a questionnaire was designed, validated, and administered to students from different degrees. Statistical analysis showed a high reliability for the constructs (Smallest Cronbach’s Alfa = 0.859). The results showed interesting insights, either with descriptive analysis or inferential ones. For example, a low knowledge, in a general way, of SDGs was identified in the whole sample; significant differences between the scores obtained in professional and personal implications of SDGs were also detected and several differences arose between Health and Education students, the latter being more professionally involved with SDGs than the rest of the students.
Francisco Zamora-Polo; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. What Do University Students Know about Sustainable Development Goals? A Realistic Approach to the Reception of this UN Program Amongst the Youth Population. Sustainability 2019, 11, 3533 .
AMA StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo, Jesús Sánchez-Martín, Mario Corrales-Serrano, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. What Do University Students Know about Sustainable Development Goals? A Realistic Approach to the Reception of this UN Program Amongst the Youth Population. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (13):3533.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancisco Zamora-Polo; Jesús Sánchez-Martín; Mario Corrales-Serrano; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2019. "What Do University Students Know about Sustainable Development Goals? A Realistic Approach to the Reception of this UN Program Amongst the Youth Population." Sustainability 11, no. 13: 3533.
La estimulación magnética transcraneal repetitiva a muy baja intensidad constituye una técnica que ha demostrado efectos beneficiosos, sin embargo, son limitados los estudios que analizan los efectos clínicos en mujeres diagnosticadas de fibromialgia. Estudio de casos, de carácter prospectivo. Se aplicaron campos magnéticos pulsátiles (frecuencia 8 Hz, intensidad 545 μA) durante 8 sesiones de 20 min, una sesión/semana durante 8 semanas. Se evaluó el umbral de dolor percibido a la presión, los niveles de ansiedad y depresión y la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud antes y después del tratamiento. Se observó un impacto positivo respecto al umbral del dolor (diferencia media 4,7 kg/cm2; p = 0,001), para los niveles de ansiedad (diferencia media 8; p = 0,001), depresión (diferencia media 8,4; p = 0,007) y calidad de vida relacionada con la salud (diferencia media 21,92; p = 0,004). La estimulación magnética transcraneal repetitiva a muy baja intensidad podría constituir un aliado terapéutico como estrategia de abordaje bottom-down en mujeres con fibromialgia. Although repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation at very low intensity is a technique that has shown beneficial effects, there are few studies that analyse the clinical efficacy in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Prospective case study. Pulsed magnetic fields were applied (frequency 8 Hz, intensity 545 μA) in 8 sessions of 20 min, at one session/week for 8 weeks. The perceived pain threshold was evaluated by algometry, the levels of anxiety and depression, and the health-related quality of life, before and after the treatment. A positive impact was observed with respect to the pain threshold (mean difference 4.7 kg/cm2; P = .001), for anxiety levels (mean difference 8; P = .001), depression (mean difference 8.4; P = .007) and health-related quality of life (mean difference 21.92; P = .004). The repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation at very low intensity could constitute a therapeutic strategy of bottom-down approach in women with fibromyalgia.
A. Cordero-Gessa; L. Espejo-Antúnez. Eficacia de la estimulación magnética transcraneal de baja intensidad en mujeres diagnosticadas de fibromialgia. Un estudio piloto. Fisioterapia 2019, 41, 99 -106.
AMA StyleA. Cordero-Gessa, L. Espejo-Antúnez. Eficacia de la estimulación magnética transcraneal de baja intensidad en mujeres diagnosticadas de fibromialgia. Un estudio piloto. Fisioterapia. 2019; 41 (2):99-106.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. Cordero-Gessa; L. Espejo-Antúnez. 2019. "Eficacia de la estimulación magnética transcraneal de baja intensidad en mujeres diagnosticadas de fibromialgia. Un estudio piloto." Fisioterapia 41, no. 2: 99-106.
Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) is a prevalent condition that results in loss of function. Surgery is indicated when pain and functional limitations persist after conservative measures, with scarce evidence about the most-appropriate post-operative approach. Interferential therapy (IFT), as a supplement to other interventions, has shown to relieve musculoskeletal pain. The study aim was to investigate the effects of adding IFT electro-massage to usual care after surgery in adults with SAPS. A randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial was carried out. Fifty-six adults with SAPS, who underwent acromioplasty in the previous 12 weeks, were equally distributed into an IFT electro-massage group or a control group. All participants underwent a two-week intervention (three times per week). The control group received usual care (thermotherapy, therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and ultrasound). For participants in the IFT electro-massage group, a 15-min IFT electro-massage was added to usual care in every session. Shoulder pain intensity was assessed with a 100-mm visual analogue scale. Secondary measures included upper limb functionality (Constant-Murley score), and pain-free passive range of movement. A blinded evaluator collected outcomes at baseline and after the last treatment session. The ANOVA revealed a significant group effect, for those who received IFT electro-massage, for improvements in pain intensity, upper limb function, and shoulder flexion, abduction, internal and external rotation (all, p < 0.01). There were no between-group differences for shoulder extension (p = 0.531) and adduction (p = 0.340). Adding IFT electro-massage to usual care, including manual therapy and exercises, revealed greater positive effects on pain, upper limb function, and mobility in adults with SAPS after acromioplasty.
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Jose Antonio Sanchez-Santos; Rocio Melero-Suarez; Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo; Luis Espejo-Antunez. Effects of Adding Interferential Therapy Electro-Massage to Usual Care after Surgery in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine 2019, 8, 175 .
AMA StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello, Jose Antonio Sanchez-Santos, Rocio Melero-Suarez, Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo, Luis Espejo-Antunez. Effects of Adding Interferential Therapy Electro-Massage to Usual Care after Surgery in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2019; 8 (2):175.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello; Jose Antonio Sanchez-Santos; Rocio Melero-Suarez; Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo; Luis Espejo-Antunez. 2019. "Effects of Adding Interferential Therapy Electro-Massage to Usual Care after Surgery in Subacromial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial." Journal of Clinical Medicine 8, no. 2: 175.
To assess the immediate and mid-term (after 7 days) effects of electric current combined with simultaneous muscle stretching (EME technique) per comparison to the isolated use of the same current (without applying simultaneous muscle stretching), over the hamstring extensibility in football players with hamstring shortening, and to estimate the clinical benefit of the interventions according to the muscular extensibility. Forty-eight participants were randomized to receive one session of EME technique (n = 26) or one session of the electrical current (EC) alone (n = 22). The measurement of the hamstrings extensibility through the active knee test was carried out before and immediately after each intervention and one week later. A significant interaction group x time was observed (F2,84 = 7.112, p = 0.001; partial eta squared = 0.145). The hamstrings extensibility changed significantly immediately after the EME technique (147.3° ± 16.4° to 153.5° ± 14.2°, p < 0.05), but not after the EC only (144.2 ± 10.2° to 141.7 ± 7.8°, p > 0.05). One week after the intervention no significant differences were found to the baseline values in both groups. The number needed to treat to prevent one new case of hamstring shortening was 3. The combination of electric current with simultaneous stretching is an effective technique to acutely increase the hamstring extensibility of football players with hamstring shortness.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; María Carracedo-Rodríguez; Fernando Ribeiro; João Venâncio; Blanca De La Cruz-Torres; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Immediate effects and one-week follow-up after neuromuscular electric stimulation alone or combined with stretching on hamstrings extensibility in healthy football players with hamstring shortening. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2019, 23, 16 -22.
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, María Carracedo-Rodríguez, Fernando Ribeiro, João Venâncio, Blanca De La Cruz-Torres, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Immediate effects and one-week follow-up after neuromuscular electric stimulation alone or combined with stretching on hamstrings extensibility in healthy football players with hamstring shortening. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2019; 23 (1):16-22.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; María Carracedo-Rodríguez; Fernando Ribeiro; João Venâncio; Blanca De La Cruz-Torres; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. 2019. "Immediate effects and one-week follow-up after neuromuscular electric stimulation alone or combined with stretching on hamstrings extensibility in healthy football players with hamstring shortening." Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 23, no. 1: 16-22.
The development of transversal ethical competences is one of the aspects on which the efforts of the teaching innovation group “Ethics of University Teaching Staff” are focused. In this sense, the studies that have been carried out to date focus their interest on the results achieved among the students, being limited those that have been developed on the teacher. In an attempt to deepen this line of research, we present this work on the analysis of the motivations and professional commitment of university professors. The analysis resulting from this report will allow us to have a first approach to this vision from a different point to the one we had previously addressed in other works. In this way we can complete other investigations about this same profile carried out previously with students.
Mario Corrales Serrano; Luis Espejo Antúnez; José Moreno Losada; Francisco Zamora Polo. Motivations of the University Teacher and Performance of Transversal Competences in the Classroom. Proceedings 2018, 2, 1323 .
AMA StyleMario Corrales Serrano, Luis Espejo Antúnez, José Moreno Losada, Francisco Zamora Polo. Motivations of the University Teacher and Performance of Transversal Competences in the Classroom. Proceedings. 2018; 2 (21):1323.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMario Corrales Serrano; Luis Espejo Antúnez; José Moreno Losada; Francisco Zamora Polo. 2018. "Motivations of the University Teacher and Performance of Transversal Competences in the Classroom." Proceedings 2, no. 21: 1323.
The objectives of this study are to determine the displacement of the center of pressure (CoP) and its association with the spectral energy density of the acceleration required for the maintenance of postural balance in different standing positions in healthy participants using design observational and setting laboratorial studies. Participants were 30 healthy university students aged between 18 and 32 years old (mean [M] ± standard deviation [SD] = 21,57 ± 3,31 years). Triaxial accelerometer and a pressure platform were used in order to obtain energy spectral density and CoP sway measurements during four balance tasks. Statistically significant differences were found for anteroposterior (p = 0.002) and mediolateral (p = 0.009) CoP displacement between the conditions eyes closed and stable surface and the conditions eyes closed and unstable surface. A statistically significant correlation was also observed between Z-axis (anterior-posterior) of the accelerometer and mediolateral axis of the CoP (r = 0.465; p = 0.01) and between Y-axis accelerometer (mediolateral) and displacement of the CoP in the anteroposterior axis (r = 0.413; p = 0.023). Spectral energy density appears to be associated with the displacement of CoP in healthy participants.
Alejandro Caña-Pino; Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas; Javier Moral-Blanco; Ernesto DE LA Cruz-Sanchez; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. A novel determination of energy expenditure efficiency during a balance task using accelerometers. A pilot study. Assistive Technology 2017, 31, 61 -67.
AMA StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino, Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas, Javier Moral-Blanco, Ernesto DE LA Cruz-Sanchez, Luis Espejo-Antúnez. A novel determination of energy expenditure efficiency during a balance task using accelerometers. A pilot study. Assistive Technology. 2017; 31 (2):61-67.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlejandro Caña-Pino; Maria Dolores Apolo-Arenas; Javier Moral-Blanco; Ernesto DE LA Cruz-Sanchez; Luis Espejo-Antúnez. 2017. "A novel determination of energy expenditure efficiency during a balance task using accelerometers. A pilot study." Assistive Technology 31, no. 2: 61-67.
This systematic review of randomized controlled trials aimed to examine the effectiveness of dry needling in the treatment of myofascial trigger points and to explore the impact of specific aspects of the technique on its effectiveness. Relevant studies published between 2000 and 2015 were identified by searching PubMed, Scopus, The Cochrane Library and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. Studies identified by electronic searches were screened against a set of pre-defined inclusion criteria. Fifteen studies were included in this systematic review. The main outcomes that were measured were pain, range of motion, disability, depression and quality of life. The results suggest that dry needling is effective in the short term for pain relief, increase range of motion and improve quality of life when compared to no intervention/sham/placebo. There is insufficient evidence on its effect on disability, analgesic medication intake and sleep quality. Despite some evidence for a positive effect in the short term, further randomized clinical trials of high methodological quality, using standardized procedures for the application of dry needling are needed.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Jaime Fernández-Huertas Tejeda; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla; Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres; Fernando Ribeiro; Anabela G. Silva. Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine 2017, 33, 46 -57.
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, Jaime Fernández-Huertas Tejeda, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello, Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla, Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres, Fernando Ribeiro, Anabela G. Silva. Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. 2017; 33 ():46-57.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; Jaime Fernández-Huertas Tejeda; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla; Blanca De-La-Cruz-Torres; Fernando Ribeiro; Anabela G. Silva. 2017. "Dry needling in the management of myofascial trigger points: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Complementary Therapies in Medicine 33, no. : 46-57.
Objective: To assess the short-term efficacy of transregional interferential current therapy on pain perception and disability level in chronic non-specific low back pain. Design: A randomized, single-blinded (the assessor collecting the outcome data was blinded), controlled trial. Setting: A private physiotherapy research clinic. Subjects: A total of 64 individuals, 20 men and 44 women, mean (SD) age was 51 years (11.93), with low back pain of more than three months, with or without pain radiating to the lower extremities above the knee, were distributed into a control ( n = 20) or an experimental group ( n = 44). A 2:1 randomization ratio was used in favour of the latter. Interventions: A transregional interferential current electrotherapy protocol was performed for participants in the experimental group, while the control group underwent a ‘usual care’ treatment (massage, mobilization and soft-tissue techniques). All subjects received up to 10 treatment sessions of 25 minutes over a two-week period, and completed the intervention and follow-up evaluations. Outcome measures: Self-perceived pain was assessed with a Visual Analogue Scale. Secondary measure included the Oswestry Low Back Disability Index. Evaluations were collected at baseline and after the intervention protocol. Results: Significant between-group differences were found for interferential current therapy on pain perception ( p = 0.032) and disability level ( p = 0.002). The observed differences in the between-group mean changes were of 11.34 mm (1.77/20.91) and 13.38 points (4.97/21.78), respectively. Conclusions: A two-week transregional interferential current treatment has shown significant short-term efficacy, when compared with a ‘usual care’ protocol, on self-perceived pain and functionality in subjects with chronic low back pain.
Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Julián Maya-Martín; Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado; Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo. Effect of interferential current therapy on pain perception and disability level in subjects with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation 2016, 31, 242 -249.
AMA StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello, Julián Maya-Martín, Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado, Luis Espejo-Antúnez, Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo. Effect of interferential current therapy on pain perception and disability level in subjects with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. Clinical Rehabilitation. 2016; 31 (2):242-249.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Albornoz-Cabello; Julián Maya-Martín; Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado; Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Alberto Marcos Heredia-Rizo. 2016. "Effect of interferential current therapy on pain perception and disability level in subjects with chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial." Clinical Rehabilitation 31, no. 2: 242-249.
Luis Espejo-Antúnez; Elisa Castro-Valenzuela; Fernando Ribeiro; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Anabela Silva; Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. Immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with ischemic compression of the masseter muscle on hamstrings extensibility, active mouth opening and pain in athletes with temporomandibular dysfunction. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 2016, 20, 579 -587.
AMA StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez, Elisa Castro-Valenzuela, Fernando Ribeiro, Manuel Albornoz-Cabello, Anabela Silva, Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. Immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with ischemic compression of the masseter muscle on hamstrings extensibility, active mouth opening and pain in athletes with temporomandibular dysfunction. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. 2016; 20 (3):579-587.
Chicago/Turabian StyleLuis Espejo-Antúnez; Elisa Castro-Valenzuela; Fernando Ribeiro; Manuel Albornoz-Cabello; Anabela Silva; Juan Rodríguez-Mansilla. 2016. "Immediate effects of hamstring stretching alone or combined with ischemic compression of the masseter muscle on hamstrings extensibility, active mouth opening and pain in athletes with temporomandibular dysfunction." Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 20, no. 3: 579-587.