Advancements in Biomedical Engineering: Ultrasound and Elastography in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy

A special issue of Bioengineering (ISSN 2306-5354). This special issue belongs to the section "Regenerative Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 577

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Departamento Fisioterapia, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Mostoles, Spain
Interests: ultrasound imaging; neck pain; physical therapy; musculoskeletal pain

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Dear Colleagues,

Biomedical engineering has seen exponential growth in recent decades, becoming a pivotal field for advancing medicine and health at large. From bionics to tissue engineering, from bioelectronics to bioinformatics, the contributions of biomedical engineering are fundamental in addressing the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation that we face today.

This Special Issue, "Advancements in Biomedical Engineering: Ultrasound and Elastography in Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy," aims to highlight the latest developments and applications of biomedical engineering specifically in the domains of rehabilitation and physiotherapy. Focusing on ultrasound imaging and elastography, this Special Issue seeks to present a comprehensive overview of how these technologies are revolutionizing the landscape of healthcare.

Topics to be addressed in this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Advances in ultrasound imaging techniques for rehabilitation and physiotherapy applications;
  • Innovations in elastography for assessing tissue properties and biomechanics;
  • The integration of ultrasound and elastography into clinical practice for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes;
  • Emerging technologies and methodologies in ultrasound-guided interventions for rehabilitation and physiotherapy;
  • Case reports and translational studies demonstrating the efficacy and utility of ultrasound and elastography in rehabilitation and physiotherapy settings.
  • Furthermore, this Special Issue will emphasize on the following aspects:
  • Translational case reports in ultrasound and elastography: Highlighting transformative events or translational endeavors in the field, aimed at exploring underlying principles to guide future similar undertakings.
  • Research proposals and ideas in biomedical engineering: Manuscripts presenting innovative research proposals and ideas that can drive the advancement of ultrasound and elastography in rehabilitation and physiotherapy.
  • Supplementary data and software: To ensure result reproducibility, electronic files and software related to calculations and experimental procedures can be deposited as supplementary material.
  • Communications for a broader audience: Manuscripts communicating research projects funded with public funds, with the aim of disseminating scientific knowledge to a wider audience.
  • We look forward to receiving your contributions for this exciting Special Issue, which will undoubtedly serve as a source of inspiration and innovation for the rehabilitation and physiotherapy communities.

Prof. Dr. Ricardo Ortega‐Santiago
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • musculoskeletal
  • imaging
  • rehabilitation

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Cervical Multifidus Stiffness Assessment in Individuals with and without Unilateral Chronic Neck Pain: An Inter-Examiner Reliability Study
by Umut Varol, Juan Antonio Valera-Calero, Ricardo Ortega-Santiago, Mónica López-Redondo, Marcos José Navarro-Santana, Gustavo Plaza-Manzano and Pedro Belón-Pérez
Bioengineering 2024, 11(5), 500; https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering11050500 - 16 May 2024
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This study aimed to evaluate the inter-examiner reliability of shear wave elastography (SWE) for measuring cervical multifidus (CM) muscle stiffness in asymptomatic controls and patients with chronic neck pain. A longitudinal observational study was conducted to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a procedure. [...] Read more.
This study aimed to evaluate the inter-examiner reliability of shear wave elastography (SWE) for measuring cervical multifidus (CM) muscle stiffness in asymptomatic controls and patients with chronic neck pain. A longitudinal observational study was conducted to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a procedure. SWE images, following a detailed procedure previously tested, were acquired by two examiners (one novice and one experienced) to calculate the shear wave speed (SWS) and Young’s modulus. The painful side was examined for the experimental cases while the side examined in the control group was selected randomly. Data analyses calculated the intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs), absolute errors between examiners, standard errors of measurement, and minimal detectable changes. A total of 125 participants were analyzed (n = 54 controls and n = 71 cases). The Young’s modulus and SWS measurements obtained by both examiners were comparable within the asymptomatic group (both, p > 0.05) and the chronic neck pain group (both, p > 0.05). Nonetheless, a notable distinction was observed in the absolute error between examiners for shear wave speed measurements among patients with neck pain, where a significant difference was registered (p = 0.045), pointing to a sensitivity in measurement consistency affected by the presence of chronic neck pain. ICCs demonstrated moderate-to-good reliability across both groups, with ICC values for asymptomatic individuals reported as >0.8. Among the chronic neck pain patients, ICC values were slightly lower (>0.780). The study revealed moderate-to-good consistency, highlighting the practicality and generalizability of SWE. Full article
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