Physiotherapeutic procedure in goose foot inflammation – case study

Radosław Kocent, Marek Kiljański, Joanna Kałuża-Pawłowska

Radosław Kocent, Marek Kiljański, Joanna Kałuża-Pawłowska – Physiotherapeutic procedure in goose foot inflammation – case study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(5); 204-210

Abstract
Objective. The article presents a comprehensive rehabilitation procedure in goose foot bursitis. At the beginning, the causes of inflammation and its symptoms were presented.
Material and methods. The study was conducted on a specific case. The article describes the patient’s evaluation and physiotherapy recommendations for the treatment of the disease. In the field of kinesiotherapy, recommendations were made in the form of exercises stretching the shortened muscles that cause the goose foot, as well as strengthening the group of muscles activated to stabilize the knee. An important aspect of working with myofascial techniques is presented. Cryotherapy, laser therapy and sonotherapy procedures are described among the physiotherapy treatments in the rehabilitation of goose foot inflammation. The article also highlights the effectiveness of treatment thanks to the combination of physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, functional massage and re-education of gait and running. The subject of patient education to prevent the recurrence of injuries was also discussed.
Results. Therapy was administered for a period of four weeks. Positions during rest and sleep at home, exercise, walking in a newly learned, correct pattern and avoiding training errors were recommended. After the treatment was completed, pain was completely gone and the patient was fully active again.
Conclusions. Physical therapy, kinesiotherapy, massage and the patient’s compliance with the therapist’s recommendations result in the relief of ailments and a full return to various types of activity.
Key words:
goose foot inflammation, physiotherapy
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