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Physiotherapeutic procedure in paresis of vocal folds

Renata Sawicka

Renata Sawicka – Physiotherapeutic procedure in paresis of vocal folds. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 164-168

Abstract
The article provides a comprehensive overview of physiotherapy in vocal fold paresis. At the beginning, the causes of paresis and their symptoms are described. Kinesitherapy uses: vocal fold strengthening exercises, breath control exercises during conversations, phoning exercises, Accents method, articulation exercises, speech apparatus relaxation exercises, chewing method according to Froschels, articulation muscle exercises, general relaxation and general exercise exercises, as well as manual therapy. In the case of physical therapy in the rehabilitation of vocal fold paresis, inhalation, ionophoresis, galvanization, electrostimulation, DD currents, diathermy and massage were recommended. The article also highlights the spa treatment.
Key words:
voice folds, physiotherapy, voice rehabilitation
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Faulty posture – analysis among school-age children and assessment of parents’ knowledge of prevention and correction

Renata Sawicka

Renata Sawicka – Faulty posture – analysis among school-age children and assessment of parents’ knowledge of prevention and correction. Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(3); 56-63

Abstract
Introduction. The objective of this study is to analyse the frequency of faulty posture among school-age children. Additionally, the author will attempt to evaluate whether the place of residence affects the frequency of faulty posture and early diagnosis of faulty posture. Additionally, the level of parents’ knowledge of prevention and correction of faulty posture was analysed.
Materials and methods. The assessment covered 118 children aged 9-13, 58 of whom are girls and 60 – boys. Body posture assessment used the Kasperczyk point method consisting in observation of body structure while standing. The data collected was entered in an Excel database. The percentage rates were calculated for girls and boys separately, too. The statistical analysis was based on the Chi2 Test. Girls and boys were compared in terms of distribution of results in the scope of the respective variables analysed. In order to learn of parents’ knowledge of prevention and correction of faulty posture, a diagnostics survey was conducted in the form of a questionnaire.
Results. The author found that 33% school-age children demonstrate faulty posture and that there is no statistically significant difference between gender and frequency of faulty posture. It was demonstrated that faulty posture appears in children living both in cities and villages. It was proven there is no statistically relevant relationship between the place of residence and the age of diagnosing faulty posture. It follows from the research conducted that parents are aware of the causes of faulty posture and the ways of correcting it.
Conclusions. 1. School-age children continue to demonstrate faulty posture. 2. There is no statistically relevant relationship between gender and frequency of faulty posture. 3. The place of residence does not have a significant effect on diagnosis of faulty posture. . Parents are aware of prevention and correction of faulty posture. 5. The common prevalence of faulty posture should make parents, guardians and teachers observe children’s development so as to allow early therapeutic intervention.

Key words:
faulty posture, body posture, prevention, correction

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Incidence of degenerative and proliferative changes in the spine

Renata Sawicka

R. Sawicka – Incidence of degenerative and proliferative changes in the spine. Fizjoterapia Polska 2018; 18(2); 44-50

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to conduct a retrospective analysis of the medical documentation concerning the patients treated by the Physiotherapy Unit of the Teodor Dunin Mazovian Hospital in Rudka in 2017, in order to determine the frequency of degenerative and proliferative changes in the spine depending on the subject’s age group, place of residence and sex.
Materials and methodology. The retrospective method was used to determine the incidence of spinal degeneration, which made it possible to examine a large numer of subjects – 1032 women and 553 men, 1589 subjects in total. The data was entared in the Excel database. The parcentage was calculated separately for all women and for all men. The Chi2 test was used for statistical analysis. Women and men were compared in terms of the distribution of results in the scope of particular analysed variables. Statistically significant results at level p < 0,05 are indicated by *.
Results. It has been concuded that degenerative and proliferative changes in the spine are the most common disease. They usually occur in 61-70 age group degenerative and proliferative L-S spinal changes are more often reported among women living in the country side, and more often for men living in urban areas.
Conclusions:
1. Degenerative and proliferative changes in the spine constitute the most common disease.
2. Degenerative and proliferative changes are more common in the L-S spine
3. The men are more likely to have degenerative and proliferative in LS spine than women.
4. The women are more likely to have degenerative and proliferative in Cspine than men.
5. People in 61-70 age group are most often affected by the degenerative disease of the spine.
6. Degenerative and proliferative spinal changes are more common among women living in the country.
7. Degenerative and proliferative spinal changes are more common among men living in urban areas.

Key words:
degenerative and proliferative changes, spine, retrospectiv explorations

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