Evaluation of the rehabilitation of geriatric patients using the WaDiT system

Mirosław Janiszewski, Anna Kluszczyńska

Mirosław Janiszewski, Anna Kluszczyńska – Evaluation of the rehabilitation of geriatric patients using the WaDiT system. Fizjoterapia Polska 2001; 1(2); 127-130

Abstract
Background. This article evaluates the rehabilitation of geriatric patients using a program of kinesitherapy in conjunction with the application of high-tone wave therapy according to the WaDiT system, using exclusively variable electromagnetic fields (medium frequency current in the tone range from ca. 4,000 Hz to ca. 12,000 Hz). Material and methods. The study involved 62 patients, aged 60-85, in the second and third degree of disability on the geriatric scale according to the WHO definition. All patients had a 16-week program of kinesitherapy. 31 patients also received WaDiT therapy for a 10-week period. Results. The study confirmed improvements in physical fitness, coordination of movement and balance, and subjective health status among the patients in both groups. The patients in the group to whom WaDiT therapy was achieved significantly better results. Conclusion. The rehabilitation program here described can help in delaying the onset of involutionary processes, allowing the patient to preserve functional independence, cognitive functions, and social activity on an optimal, individual level.

Key words:
Geriatrics, WaDiT system, kinesitherapy

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The impact of musical performance on the occurence of selected disorders of body posture in children from a music school

Mirosław Janiszewski, Anna Kluszczyńska, Ireneusz Pieszyński

Mirosław Janiszewski, Anna Kluszczyńska, Ireneusz Pieszyński – The impact of musical performance on the occurence of selected disorders of body posture in children from a music school. Fizjoterapia Polska 2002; 2(1); 46-56

Abstract
Background. The aim of our study was to investigate the effects of long-term musical training on the genesis of defective posture. Material and methods. The study involved a group of 92 children who were tested twice, once in 1992 again in 1998, used a specially developed screening test. Results. A greater rate of occurrence of posture defects, including especially scoliosis, was found in children who were heavily involved in playing musical instruments. This type played was found to correlate with type and frequency of particular posture defects. Conclusion. Systematic long term of musical instruments may cause more frequent in posturogenesis and a higher rate of scoliosis.

Key words:
posture defects, scoliosis, music, screening test

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Impact of musical performance on the frequency of postural abnormalities in children

Anna Kluszczyńska, Jolanta Kujawa, Mirosław Janiszewski, Ireneusz Pieszyński

Anna Kluszczyńska, Jolanta Kujawa, Mirosław Janiszewski, Ireneusz Pieszyński – Impact of musical performance on the frequency of postural abnormalities in children. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(2); 117-128

Abstract

Background. An increased load on components of the musculo-skeletal system caused by musical performance can lead to postural abnormalities and overstraining of the musculo-skeletal system in young performing artists. The aim of our research was to investigate the link over the long term between play on musical instruments by children, the type of musical performance, and disturbances of body posture. Material and methods. Our research involved a group of 113 primary music school pupils. The study was conducted in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade pupils, 7, 9 and 11 years of age respectively. The clinical examination consisted of a physical exam and an orthopedic evaluation of the musculo-skeletal system. A questionnaire indicating the type of instrument played and the body posture during play was also used. Results. The postural abnormalities found in this population included scoliotic posture, scoliosis, and thoracic muscle contraction. Many children showed several types of postural abnormalities coexisting. A statistically significant difference in the frequency of postural abnormalities was found, depending on how long the given musical instrument had been played after five years of attendance at the music school. Conclusions. Musical performance may increase the incidence and progression of some body posture disorders in music school pupils. The load imposed by the instrument being played leads to faster development of the clinical symptoms of scoliosis in girls than in boys. The appearance and progression of the body posture disorders may be contingent on how long the musical instrument is played. The progression of clinical symptoms in music school pupils depends on the type of music performance.

Key words:
scoliotic posture, scoliosis, thoracic muscle contracture
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