Physiotherapy management in geriatrics

Tomasz Pasek, Marcin Kempiński, Jarosław Pasek, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń

Tomasz Pasek, Marcin Kempiński, Jarosław Pasek, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń – Physiotherapy management in geriatrics. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(4); 455-464

Abstract
The important role of the physiotherapy in the treatment of elderly patients was recognized in the second part of the 21st century. Physiotherapy facilitates adaptation to the problems of the old age. Physiotherapeutic management includes the development of motor programmes which help elderly people to function normally and independently. Aging is a natural part of human life. Man’s role is to make it as comfortable as possible. Geriatric rehabilitation is concerned with treating elderly patients and keeping them fit, helping them to avoid some of the symptoms of chronic old age ailments. Nowadays age 65 is regarded as the beginning of old age. Some of the most characteristic features of this part of life are: difficulties in maintaining homoeostasis in the presence of stress stimuli, lower capability to carry out activities of daily living and reduced physical activity. In fact, elderly people are increasingly dependent on the help of others. Therefore there is a great need for preventative rehabilitation, whose purpose is to prepare for a physiological and healthy old age. This article describes problems connected with rehabilitation of the elderly. Currently employed physiotherapeutic and kinesitherapeutic methods are described together with state-of-the-art treatment options in physical therapy. The latter include magnetic field stimulation, which is remarkably useful in the treatment of depression, injuries and other musculoskeletal conditions and magneto-LED-therapy, a novel combination of fluctuating magnetic field and visible light irradiation possessing anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and analgesic effects.
Key words:
geriatrics, physical medicine, elderly, rehabilitation
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New possibilities in physiotherapy – magnetolaserotherapy

Jarosław Pasek, Anna Misiak, Romualda Mucha, Tomasz Pasek, Aleksander Sieroń

Jarosław Pasek, Anna Misiak, Romualda Mucha, Tomasz Pasek, Aleksander Sieroń – New possibilities in physiotherapy – magnetolaserotherapy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(1); 1-10

Abstract
The characteristic progress in science and technology of the 21st century is being accompanied by significant research developments in the field physical medicine. Before our very eyes physics is entering more and more courageously into treatment, broadening the therapeutic armamentarium and also reducing the side effects of pharmaceutical agents in some cases. Particularly in recent years one can observe increasing interest and research concerning therapeutic application of new physical methods, including variable fields, which until now have been underused. One such method is the combined application of lasers and magnetic fields, known as magnetolaserotherapy. Magnetolaserotherapy, the combined action of laser radiation and a variable magnetic field, has led to increasingly wider use of this treatment modality in various fields of clinical medicine and rehabilitation. Document positive effects of the use of the biostimulating laser and variable magnetic field in the control of pain, acceleration of wound healing and strengthening of the immune system have already been positively confirmed in a large number of clinical studies, which directly translates into the duration, quality and patient comfort duringtreatment. The present paper is based on information contained in available publications concerning magnetolaserotherapy and the authors’ experience connected with this method. This article is a clear comprehensive review intended for specialists in broadly defined physical medicine.
Key words:
treatment, magnetolaserotherapy, rehabilitation
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Follow-up of inflammatory and erosive lesions of glans penis during magnetic and LED light therapy – a case study

Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń

Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń – Follow-up of inflammatory and erosive lesions of glans penis during magnetic and LED light therapy – a case study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2010; 10(2); 165-169

Abstract
Introduction. The aim of the study was to assess the therapeutic effects of low induction magnetic field, R red light and infrared LED light on inflammatory and erosive lesions of skin and glans penis. The subject was a 50-year-old patient with a five-year history of balanoposthitis.Material and methods. The authors followed up and assessed inflammatory and erosive lesions of the skin of the penis and glans penis in a patient with recurring balanoposthitis. The patient underwent two 3-week sessions of treatment by active emission of a low induction magnetic field, red light and infrared LED light, called magnetic field and LED light therapy. The sessions were separated by a one-week break.Results. The evolution of inflammatory and erosive lesions of the penis and glans penis in response to magnetic field and LED light therapy indicates an anti-inflammatory effect of low induction magnetic field and LED light. Satisfactory results were obtained in the form of shallowing or complete closure of the erosions as well as regression of pain and itch.Conclusions. Treatment with low induction magnetic field, red light and infrared LED light, called magnetic field and LED light therapy, may be applied in the treatment of inflammatory and erosive lesions of the penis and glans penis.
Key words:
balanoposthitis, magnetic field, LED light, magnetic and LED light therapy
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Comparison of effectiveness of the acoustic wave therapy and ion cyclotron resonanse in degenerative vertebral freed column disease. Part I

Monika Mucha-Janota, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń,
Karolina Sieroń-Stołtny

M. Mucha-Janota, R. Mucha, A.r Sieroń, K. Sieroń-Stołtny – Comparison of effectiveness of the acoustic wave therapy and ion cyclotron resonanse in degenerative vertebral freed column disease. Part I. FP 2014; 14(3); 6-11

Abstract

Many physiotherapy methods are appropriate in spine osteoarthritis treatment, which proves, that there is not an ideal method for all patients. Another new methods in this area are evidences in search of ‚personal treatment’. It means personalized treatment. These methods, what is obvious, need to be verified. The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of the acoustic wave and ion cyclotron resonance, and their combined use in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.
Material and methods. The study group involved 80 patients, both men and women aged 35-75 years (average age 50.6 years) with osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. Patients were randomly assigned to four treatment groups. K – group treated with simulated acoustic wave and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, FA – group treated with acoustic wave and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, JCR – group treated with ion cyclotron resonanse and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, FA +JRC – group treated with acoustic wave and ion cyclotron resonance. Before and after three weeks of therapy there was an assesment of: the mobility of the spine in the sagittal planein Schober test and the frontal plane in Moll and Wright test.
Results. Schober test showed a_similar level of mobility difference before and after treatment for a_ICR group 2.8_cm ±0.84 and thickness. ICR+AW + 2.83_cm ±1.1 at P <0.001. According to group K, 56% percentage changes of improvement gained ICR group, group AW+ICR gained 70% of improvement. In the Moll and Wright test mobility difference in the frontal plane before and after treatment in AW group is 1.15_cm in thickness. ICR 2.47_cm thick. AW+ICR 2.90_cm at p<0.001
Conclusions. Ion cyclotron resonance and acoustic wave with ion cyclotron resonance increase the range of motion for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.

Key words:
acoustic wave, ion cyclotron resonanse, degenerative disease of the lumbar spine

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Comparison of effectiveness of the acoustic wave therapy and ion cyclotron resonanse in degenerative vertebral freed column disease. Part II

Monika Mucha-Janota, Romualda Mucha, Aleksander Sieroń,
Karolina Sieroń-Stołtny

M. Mucha-Janota, R. Mucha, A. Sieroń, K. Sieroń-Stołtny – Comparison of effectiveness of the acoustic wave therapy and ion cyclotron resonanse in degenerative vertebral freed column disease. Part II. FP 2014; 14(4); 6-13

Abstract

Many physiotherapy methods are appropriate in spine osteoarthritis treatment, which proves, that there is not an ideal method for all patients. Another new methods in this area are evidences in search of ‘personal treatment’. It means personalized treatment. These methods, what is obvious, need to be verified. The aim of the study was to evaluate the utility of the acoustic wave and ion cyclotron resonance, and their combined use in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.
Material and methods. The study group involved 80 patients, both men and women aged 35-75 years (average age 50.6 years) with osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine. Patients were randomly assigned to four treatment groups. K – group treated with simulated acoustic wave and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, FA – group treated with acoustic wave and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, JCR – group treated with ion cyclotron resonanse and kinesitherapy according to modified Mein’s exercises, FA +JRC – group treated with acoustic wave and ion cyclotron resonance. Before and after three weeks of therapy there was an assesment of: the mobility of the spine in the sagittal planein Schober test and the frontal plane in Moll and Wright test.
Results. Schober test showed a_similar level of mobility difference before and after treatment for a_ICR group 2.8_cm ±0.84 and thickness. ICR+AW + 2.83_cm ±1.1 at P <0.001. According to group K, 56% percentage changes of improvement gained ICR group, group AW+ICR gained 70% of improvement. In the Moll and Wright test mobility difference in the frontal plane before and after treatment in AW group is 1.15_cm in thickness. ICR 2.47_cm thick. AW+ICR 2.90_cm at p<0.001
Conclusions. Ion cyclotron resonance and acoustic wave with ion cyclotron resonance increase the range of motion for osteoarthritis of the lumbar spine.

Key words:
acoustic wave, ion cyclotron resonanse, degenerative disease of the lumbar spine

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