Baño Alcaraz, Aitor

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Universidad de Murcia. Departamento de Fisioterapia

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Relación entre el sexo, edad e índice de masa corporal y el Foot Function Index en pacientes con fascitis plantar
(Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2018-09-12) Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; Sánchez Martínez, Mª Piedad; García Vidal, José Antonio; Belmonte Albaladejo, Agustín; Martín San Agustín, Rodrigo; Fisioterapia
La fascitis plantar es una de las patologías de miembro inferior que más impacto causan en la persona produciendo dolor, discapacidad y limitación funcional. Una serie de factores incrementan el riesgo de sufrir fascitis plantar tales como predominio del sexo femenino, edad avanzada y un índice de masa corporal (IMC) elevado. El impacto que produce la fascitis plantar en la persona ser cuantificado por escalas para darnos información en la clínica acerca del estado de nuestros pacientes. Métodos y objetivos: Se realizó un estudio observacional transversal con 28 participantes que sufrían fascitis plantar y se les administra la encuesta FFI-sp con el propósito de determinar la relación entre las subescalas incluidas en el FFI-sp con el sexo, edad e IMC en pacientes con fascitis plantar. Resultados: No se han obtenido resultados significativos que indiquen relación del sexo, edad e IMC con las subescalas incluidas en el FFI-sp. Conclusión: No se ha encontrado relación entre FFI-sp y las variables sexo, edad e IMC.
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Coexistence of neck pain and low back pain, and their association with demographic, occupational, and spine MRI-based morphological factors in dentists
(Springer, 2026-05-27) López Morales, Ana; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; López Nicolás, Manuel; García Vidal, José Antonio; Cánovas Ambit, Germán; Fisioterapia; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
Background The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back pain (LBP) and neck pain (NP), is notably high among dentists. Several studies have examined associated factors such as age, gender, long working hours, non-ergonomic postures, and repetitive movements. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is considered the gold standard for detecting spinal morphological changes; however, evidence shows that MRI findings do not always correlate with the presence or severity of LBP or NP. Purpose This study aimed to compare the relative frequency of coexisting versus isolated NP and LBP and to assess their association with demographic, occupational, and MRI-based morphological factors. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among actively practicing dentists affiliated with the Professional College of Dentists and Stomatologists of Murcia. Data were collected during a single visit at an authorized radiology unit, including pain types, demographic and occupational data, and MRI measurements. Results A total of 57 dentists participated. LBP was reported by 66.7% of participants, while NP was present in 70%; notably, 47.4% experienced both simultaneously. MRI findings revealed that the most common lumbar alterations were disc bulging (84.2%) and facet joint degeneration (66.7%), while cervical changes included disc bulging (66.7%) and herniated disc (54.4%). A significant association (p = 0.010) was found between younger dentists and the coexistence of both pain types, as well as between middle-aged dentists (40–49 years) and isolated LBP. Conclusion Nearly half of dentists experience coexisting NP and LBP, with coexistence strongly linked to individuals under 40 years of age.
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A complementary technique that improves flexibility without compromising strength: the role of ultrasound-guided nerve stimulation
(Elsevier, 2026-08-07) Sola Martínez, Sergio; Cánovas Ambit, Germán; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; López Nicolás, Manuel; García Vidal, José Antonio; Fisioterapia; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
Background Hamstring flexibility is a key determinant of musculoskeletal function and physical performance; however, conventional interventions such as static stretching may negatively affect muscle strength. Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve stimulation has emerged as a potential neuromodulatory technique, although its effects on flexibility and strength remain insufficiently explored. Objective To evaluate the effects of ultrasound-guided electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve on hamstring flexibility and muscle strength. Methods A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in 40participants. Participants were allocated to either an experimental group receiving ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve stimulation or a control group undergoing a sham intervention. Hamstring flexibility was assessed using the popliteal angle, toe-touch, and fingertip-to-floor tests, and muscle strength was measured with a digital dynamometer. Assessments were performed before and immediately after the intervention. Results Significant improvements in all flexibility measures were observed in the experimental group (p < 0.05), whereas no significant changes were detected in the control group (p > 0.05). Between-group comparisons demonstrated significantly greater improvements in flexibility in the experimental group (p < 0.05). No statistically significant differences were found in muscle strength between groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve stimulation improved immediate hamstring flexibility without evidence of an acute reduction in the measured strength outcomes in this exploratory sample.. This technique may represent a promising alternative for both clinical rehabilitation and performance optimization, although further studies are required to confirm the durability of its effects.
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Relationship between low back mobility test and low back pain in amateur paddle tennis players
(Edizioni Minerva Medica, 2023-06-20) Alcaraz Mecha, Juan C.; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; Cánovas Ambit, Germán; García Vidal, José Antonio; Lozano Meca, José Antonio; Gacto Sánchez, Mariano Luis; Fisioterapia; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
L'attuale letteratura scientifica non offre una quantità di studi sufficiente a determinare se il deficit di mobilità lombare possa essere correlato al dolore avvertito a livello della regione lombare, nei giocatori di paddle tennis. METODI: Il disegno di studio impiegato è osservazionale, analitico e trasversale. Il range di mobilità lombare è stato valutato in un campione di 34 giocatori di paddle tennis per mezzo del test di Schöber modificato-modificato (Modified- Modified Schöber Test, MMST), del test Toe touch (TTT), dell’analisi dei punteggi FMS® relativi al gesto motorio dello squat profondo (Deep Squat, DS) e alla misurazione della flessione lombare nella posizione finale dello squat profondo (lumbar flexion measurement in the final position of the deep squat, LBM in FMS® DS). RISULTATI: Sono state riscontrate differenze significative nella LBM in FMS® DS (P=0,014) in relazione alla pre-esistenza/ assenza di dolore localizzato a livello della regione lombare. È stata inoltre osservata una moderata correlazione positiva tra TTT e LBM in FMS® DS (0,517) nel gruppo non affetto da lombalgia, mentre nel gruppo che presentava lombalgia è stata evidenziata una ragguardevole correlazione negativa tra TTT e LBM in FMS® DS (-0,592). Una correlazione positiva “elevata” (0,721) è parimenti emersa tra tra MMST e LBM in FMS® DS. Infine abbiamo riscontrato anche una “considerevole” correlazione negativa (-0,672) tra TTT e LBM nella FMS® DS. CONCLUSIONI: Il test di mobilità lombare e il dolore lombare sono correlati nei giocatori di paddle tennis amatoriali.
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Do technological tools improve reliability in ankle dorsiflexion assessment? A study across healthy and injured individuals
(Elsevier, 2025-11-14) Cánovas Ambit, Germán; Godínez Leal, Jorge; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; López Nicolás, Manuel; García Vidal, José Antonio; Fisioterapia; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
Background The objective was to examine the intra- and inter-rater reliability of three instruments for measuring ankle dorsiflexion (ADF) range of motion (ROM) and degree of asymmetry in the Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT). Additionally, the study evaluated the agreement between these tools in both asymptomatic and symptomatic populations. Methods Sixty-five participants were included, comprising 32 healthy individuals and 33 subjects presenting ankle pathology. Measurements were conducted on two separate occasions by two independent assessors using distinct methods to quantify ADF-ROM and asymmetry during the WBLT. Results Veloflex demonstrated strong intra- and inter-rater reliability, with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) consistently above 0.88, for both ADF-ROM measurement and asymmetry detection across symptomatic and asymptomatic groups. Furthermore, an acceptable agreement was observed between Veloflex and the tape measure in the symptomatic cohort, while agreement between Veloflex and the Dorsiflex app was suboptimal. Conclusion The findings indicate that Veloflex is a reliable tool for assessing ADF-ROM and asymmetry in both healthy and pathological cases. While the tape measure offers a viable alternative to Veloflex in symptomatic assessments, substitution of Veloflex with the Dorsiflex app is not supported due to inconsistent agreement.
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Cervical magnetic resonance imaging profiles and their association with cervical pain in dentists: a cluster analysis study
(MDPI, 2026-01-09) López-Morales, Ana; Baño Alcaraz, Aitor; López Nicolás, Manuel; García Vidal, José Antonio; Cánovas-Ambit, Germán; Fisioterapia
Background/Objectives: Neck pain is highly prevalent among dentists and has been linked to occupational exposure and cervical degeneration. However, the relationship between cervical MRI findings and symptoms remains inconsistent. This study aimed to explore MRI-based cervical structural profiles in active dentists and examine their associations with neck pain, disability, and participant characteristics. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 57 practicing dentists. Participants reported neck pain and completed the Numeric Pain Rating Scale and the Neck Disability Index (NDI). Cervical MRI scans were assessed by an experienced musculoskeletal radiologist. An exploratory hierarchical cluster analysis (complete linkage, Euclidean distance) was applied using MRI degenerative variables to identify structural profiles, followed by bivariate comparisons with clinical and occupational factors. Results: Degenerative MRI findings were common (disc bulging, 66.7%; disc herniation, 54.4%). Two MRI-based profiles were identified, one characterized by a higher burden of degenerative findings (including disc and facet changes) (70.2%), and another with fewer/milder degenerative features (29.8%). Neck pain and NDI scores ≥ 20 were more frequent in the higher-degeneration profile (p = 0.001 and p = 0.004, respectively). Age showed a non-linear pattern, with younger dentists reporting pain despite milder MRI changes, whereas older dentists showed more degeneration with fewer symptoms. Conclusions: In this exploratory study, individual MRI findings were not independently associated with neck pain, while a higher overall burden of degenerative changes tended to co-occur with greater symptom reporting and disability. These findings should be interpreted as hypothesis-generating and warrant confirmation in larger, longitudinal studies.