User profiles for M. C. Valenza

Marie Carmen Valenza

assisstant professor physiotherapy
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Cited by 3263

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality in the treatment of adults with chronic low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

…, L Lopez-Lopez, MC Valenza - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Virtual reality (VR) can present advantages in the treatment of chronic low back pain. The
objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to analyze the effectiveness of VR in …

[HTML][HTML] Cognitive impairment in COPD: a systematic review

…, MP Moreno-Ramírez, MC Valenza - Jornal Brasileiro de …, 2015 - SciELO Brasil
The objectives of this study were to characterize and clarify the relationships between the
various cognitive domains affected in COPD patients and the disease itself, as well as to …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity in chronic diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis

…, I Cabrera-Martos, MC Valenza - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The management of chronic diseases (CD) includes physical activity (PA). It is necessary to
determine the effects of COVID-19 restrictions in CD. The aim was to review the research …

Results of a Pilates exercise program in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain: a randomized controlled trial

MC Valenza, J Rodríguez-Torres… - Clinical …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To investigate the effects of a Pilates exercise program on disability, pain, lumbar
mobility, flexibility and balance in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Design: …

Effectiveness of different exercises and stretching physiotherapy on pain and movement in patellofemoral pain syndrome: a randomized controlled trial

FR Moyano, MC Valenza, LM Martin… - Clinical …, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation combined
with exercise, classic stretching physiotherapy intervention, and educational intervention …

Effectiveness of controlled breathing techniques on anxiety and depression in hospitalized patients with COPD: a randomized clinical trial

MC Valenza, G Valenza-Peña, I Torres-Sánchez… - Respiratory …, 2014 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depression are prevalent comorbidities in patients with COPD.
Breathing techniques can improve anxiety and depression in patients hospitalized for …

[HTML][HTML] Immediate effects of neurodynamic sliding versus muscle stretching on hamstring flexibility in subjects with short hamstring syndrome

Y Castellote-Caballero, MC Valenza… - Journal of sports …, 2014 - hindawi.com
Background. Hamstring injuries continue to affect active individuals and although inadequate
muscle extensibility remains a commonly accepted factor, little is known about the most …

Effects of a neurodynamic sliding technique on hamstring flexibility in healthy male soccer players. A pilot study

Y Castellote-Caballero, MC Valenza… - Physical Therapy in …, 2013 - Elsevier
Purpose To compare the short-term effects of a neurodynamic sliding technique versus control
condition on hamstring flexibility in healthy, asymptomatic male soccer players. Subjects …

Response of pain intensity to soft tissue mobilization and neurodynamic technique: a series of 18 patients with chronic carpal tunnel syndrome

…, A Gil-Crujera, EJ Puentedura, MC Valenza… - Journal of manipulative …, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this prospective case series was to examine the combined effects
of soft tissue mobilization and nerve slider neurodynamic technique on pain and pressure …

Effects of an exercise intervention in frail older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease hospitalized due to an exacerbation: a randomized controlled trial

I Torres-Sánchez, MC Valenza… - COPD: journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The objective of this study was to determine whether an exercise intervention using a pedal
exerciser is able to reduce disability in frail older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary …