Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study
<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This case study involved a 24-year-old male with an arteriovenous malformation localized in the long head of the right biceps femoris muscle, with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The aim was to assess the effects of a five-week kinesiological protocol,...
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| author | Giulia Di Martino Carlo della Valle Marco Centorbi Paola Bovolenta Giovanni Fiorilli Giuseppe Calcagno Alessandra di Cagno Enzo Iuliano |
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| description | <b>Background/Objectives</b>: This case study involved a 24-year-old male with an arteriovenous malformation localized in the long head of the right biceps femoris muscle, with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The aim was to assess the effects of a five-week kinesiological protocol, which included global postural re-education and strengthening exercises focused on knee stabilization. <b>Methods:</b> The effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention was evaluated using Gait Analysis, clinical examination, and the SF-36 questionnaire to assess the patient’s quality of life. <b>Results:</b> The study revealed significant postural improvements, including the restoration of the spine’s physiological curves, with kyphosis angles measuring 44.7° in indifferent orthostasis and 41.7° in self-corrected standing; and lumbar lordosis measuring 32.8° in indifferent orthostasis and 41.9° in self-corrected standing. Additionally, there was a restoration of the correct knee, hip, and ankle angles, along with a shift in the principal axis of the center of pressure from 7.6° pre-intervention to 12.9° post-intervention. The patient’s perception of physical efficiency also improved, increasing from 60% to 75% over the treatment period. <b>Conclusions:</b> The effectiveness of the kinesiological treatment was confirmed by the improvement in gait stability and overall strengthening. The patient’s active involvement in the treatment process enhanced his confidence in its success, ensuring adherence to the protocols. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-41d4b391009d4c7e9f1bb3729e3d6bf42025-08-20T02:55:35ZengMDPI AGJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology2411-51422024-11-019422510.3390/jfmk9040225Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case StudyGiulia Di Martino0Carlo della Valle1Marco Centorbi2Paola Bovolenta3Giovanni Fiorilli4Giuseppe Calcagno5Alessandra di Cagno6Enzo Iuliano7Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyFaculty of Psychology, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyDepartment of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Molise, 86100 Campobasso, ItalyDepartment of Movement, Human and Health Sciences, University of Rome “Foro Italico”, 00135 Rome, ItalyFaculty of Psychology, eCampus University, 22060 Novedrate, Italy<b>Background/Objectives</b>: This case study involved a 24-year-old male with an arteriovenous malformation localized in the long head of the right biceps femoris muscle, with an anterior cruciate ligament injury. The aim was to assess the effects of a five-week kinesiological protocol, which included global postural re-education and strengthening exercises focused on knee stabilization. <b>Methods:</b> The effectiveness of the therapeutic intervention was evaluated using Gait Analysis, clinical examination, and the SF-36 questionnaire to assess the patient’s quality of life. <b>Results:</b> The study revealed significant postural improvements, including the restoration of the spine’s physiological curves, with kyphosis angles measuring 44.7° in indifferent orthostasis and 41.7° in self-corrected standing; and lumbar lordosis measuring 32.8° in indifferent orthostasis and 41.9° in self-corrected standing. Additionally, there was a restoration of the correct knee, hip, and ankle angles, along with a shift in the principal axis of the center of pressure from 7.6° pre-intervention to 12.9° post-intervention. The patient’s perception of physical efficiency also improved, increasing from 60% to 75% over the treatment period. <b>Conclusions:</b> The effectiveness of the kinesiological treatment was confirmed by the improvement in gait stability and overall strengthening. The patient’s active involvement in the treatment process enhanced his confidence in its success, ensuring adherence to the protocols.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/4/225angiodysplasiavascular anomaliesphysical activityGait AnalysisSF-36 questionnaire |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Di Martino Carlo della Valle Marco Centorbi Paola Bovolenta Giovanni Fiorilli Giuseppe Calcagno Alessandra di Cagno Enzo Iuliano Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology angiodysplasia vascular anomalies physical activity Gait Analysis SF-36 questionnaire |
| title | Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study |
| title_full | Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study |
| title_fullStr | Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study |
| title_short | Kinesiological Rehabilitation in a Young Adult with Biceps Femoralis Arteriovenous Malformation: A Case Study |
| title_sort | kinesiological rehabilitation in a young adult with biceps femoralis arteriovenous malformation a case study |
| topic | angiodysplasia vascular anomalies physical activity Gait Analysis SF-36 questionnaire |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5142/9/4/225 |
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