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Evaluation of the effectiveness of manual techniques and dynamic taping in the reduction of postoperative complications after surgical treatment of orthognathic defects

Szymon Tyszkiewicz, Marcin Kozakiewicz, Marta Tyndorf, Dorota Kościelniak

S. Tyszkiewicz, M. Kozakiewicz, M. Tyndorf, D. Kościelniak – Evaluation of the effectiveness of manual techniques and dynamic taping in the reduction of postoperative complications after surgical treatment of orthognathic defects. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(3); 146-157

Abstract
Aim of the study. Evaluation of the effectiveness of manual techniques and dynamic taping in the reduction of postoperative complications after surgical treatment of orthognathic defects.
Material and methods.50 people were qualified for the tests. These people were between the ages of 16 and 39. They were rehabilitated as a result of the surgical treatment of orthognathic defects. These patients were hospitalized due to postoperative complications such as tissue contractures, adhesions and scars, disturbances in joint mobility of the temporomandibular region and the cervical spine, lymphatic edema and nerve conduction disorders in the facial area. In a few people, additional blood bruising was found.
Dynamic taping was performed for two weeks postoperatively, treatments with massage and manual therapy twice a week (45-60 min. – time of a particular visit) for a period of 3 months, starting from the first week after surgery. The results of the therapy were supported by patients performing the recommended exercises. The rate and amount of edema reduction were assessed. Changes in the movement of temporomandibular joints and complex movement of the cervical spine were measured. The rate and extent of reinnervation and the level of pain were controlled. The Pietruski’s, House and Brackmann’s scales, VAS and linear measurements were used for the assessment.
Results.The average range of mobility in the field of temporomandibular joints and the cervical spine was improved in all examined spatial axes. The edema was significantly reduced, remaining after 3 months of therapy only at the averaged value of 8% of the baseline value.Sensory as well as motor fibers in the reinnervation process regained their functions. Their average state described by Pietruski’s scale results is about 26 points, which in the descriptive assessment corresponds to a small paresis.Post-operative haematomas were absorbed within two weeks of the operation.Pain in patients decreased from 7 points at the beginning of therapy, to 3 points after three weeks (average values). The total reduction occurred on average after 5 weeks.
Conclusions. The therapeutic process carried out had a significant influence on the results achieved. These data are comparable with the results presented in the scientific literature, describing similar issues. The results achieved are statistically significant (p <0.05), referring them to the results of people in the comparative group. As a result of the implemented comprehensive therapy, biomechanics and mobility in temporomandibular joints and spine joints were restored to physiological conditions. The performance of the lymphatic system has increased. The pain sensations have been reduced. There were no significant disturbances in the area of facial expressions and the work of sensory branches on the face. Fascial adhesions and scars have been released, to a condition that does not hinder the return to normal daily activity.

Key words:
orthognathic defects, dental physiotherapy, manual therapy, dynamic taping

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Evaluation of the effects of dynamic taping in changing the selected motor characteristics in hypermobile dancers

Marlena Skwiot, Zbigniew Śliwiński

M. Skwiot, Z. Śliwiński – Evaluation of the effects of dynamic taping in changing the selected motor characteristics in hypermobile dancers; Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(1); 14-24

Abstract

Introduction. Dynamic taping is enjoying ever-growing popularity as an effective aid for treating injuries both in professional and non-professional dancers. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the application of dynamic taping in improving the selected motor characteristics in hypermobile dancers. Materials and methods. The study included a total of 46 female concert dancers between 18 and 25 years of age (M = 20.06, SD = 2.67), specialized in jazz dancing, who had been diagnosed with joint hypermobility syndrome using the Sachs scale. Within the examined group, dynamic taping was applied following the screening tests, and the applications were changed three times (every 7 days) during the therapy. The observed changes in motor characteristics were assessed using the muscle flexibility tests, the muscle strength measurements performed with a dynamometer and the hip joint mobility measurements carried out with a digital inclinometer. Results: The application of dynamic taping produced statistically significant results in the restoration of normal muscle flexibility. The analysis results confirmed the effectiveness of applying dynamic taping in increasing muscle strength as well as active mobility range of the hip joint in dancers (p < 0.05). Findings: The multidisciplinary physical therapy of dancers should include a variety of techniques and methods, with particular emphasis on the appropriate selection of dynamic taping applications. The increase in muscle tone with the simultaneous increase in the active mobility range of the hip joint and the reduction of subjective pain sensation confirm the beneficial impact of dynamic taping on the changes of motor characteristics related to the joint hypermobility syndrome.

Key words:
dancing, hypermobility, dynamic taping

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Possible applications of dynamic taping in women after the removal of lymph nodes because of breast cancer

Anna Lipińska, Magdalena Lipińska-Stańczak, Paweł Macek, Renata Szczepaniak, Sławomir Jandziś, Zbigniew Śliwiński

A. Lipińska, M. Lipińska-Stańczak, P. Macek, R. Szczepaniak, S. Jandziś, Z. Śliwiński: Possible applications of dynamic taping in women after the removal of lymph nodes because of breast cancer. FP 2015;15(4);16-31

Abstract
Introduction. In Poland and in the world breast cancer is the most frequent malignancy among women. Complications occurring after the applied therapy lower the quality of patients’ life. One of the many adverse effects of breast cancer treatment is lymphedema. Removal of lymph nodes and damage to lymphatic vessels make the transport of high-molecular proteins difficult, and at the same time, they have an influence on an increase in the colloid-osmotic pressure, water retention in the inter-tissue space, the loss of lymphatic vascular tone and reduction of the hydrostatic pressure. If not treated, lymphedema causes ailments in the form of recurrent inflammatory conditions of the skin, lymphatic vessels, which greatly reduces the patients’ psychophysical efficiency and promotes the development of lymphosarcoma of the upper limb on the side of mastectomy. One of the methods of lymphedema treatment is Kinesiology Taping. In Poland, the term dynamic taping is more and more frequently used. Application of this method causes that healing processes occur in the patient in a painless and natural way.
Aim. To present the possibilities of using lymphatic techniques of dynamic taping in women after mastectomy and to assess the impact of the applications on the secondary lymphedema.  The author decided to verify the main objective through the following research hypotheses:
1.Applications of dynamic taping reduce lymphedema in women after mastectomy.
2.Techniques of the Kinesiology Taping method influence the change of motion ranges in the joints of the upper limb.
Material and research methods. The study was performed in the Department of Rehabilitation of Holycross Cancer Centre in Kielce. The study group consisted of 73 patients after mastectomy diagnosed with secondary lymphedema of the upper limb. The volume of upper limbs was measured with the use of a measuring cylinder filled with water. Measurements of motion ranges in the joints of upper limbs were performed with the use of a goniometer.
Results and conclusions. Analysis of the results shows that the employed lymphatic applications reduce lymphedema, increase the range of motion in the joints of the upper limb on the operated side and promote healing processes, contributing to the improvement of physical efficiency and the quality of life.

Key words:
breast cancer, lymphedema, dynamic taping, Kinesiology Taping

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