Tag: Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka

Similarities and differences between traditional rehabilitation and selected models of PNF concept combined with elements of Bobath method in rehabilitation of patients following surgery of traumatic subdural and epidural hematomas

Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Stanisław Kuźmicki, Janusz Domaniecki

Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Stanisław Kuźmicki, Janusz Domaniecki – Similarities and differences between traditional rehabilitation and selected models of PNF concept combined with elements of Bobath method in rehabilitation of patients following surgery of traumatic subdural and epidural hematomas. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(1); 35-42

Abstract
Background. The main purpose of this work is to determine how early physiotherapy influences the recovery of motor capacity of the upper and lower limb and ability communicate in patients following surgical treatment of traumatic subdural and epidural hematomas. Material and methods. The study group included 84 patients who had undergone surgery due to traumatic subdural and epidural hematomas. The patients were subdivided into two subgroups according to the type of physiotherapy they received. Motor capacity of the lower limb and ability to communicate were assessed according to the Brunnström scale. The Wilcoxon test for dependent data and U-Mann-Whitney test for independent data were used to compare means. Results. The results of the study confirmed a significant improvement of motor capacity of the upper and lower limb as well as the ability to communicate in all patients. However, the recovery of the motor functions in patients subjected to physiotherapy combining selected models of the PNF-concept and the Bobath method occurred significantly faster when compared to patients treated with standard physiotherapy. No differences between the subgroups were recorded with respect to the recovery of the ability to communicate. Conclusions. The results also suggest that the greatest potential for disturbed functions exists in the early postoperative period (Days 1-5).
Key words:
early physiotherapy, PNF concept, Bobath method, traumatic subdural and epidural hematomas, motor capacity
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Functional recovery in patients receiving rehabilitation after operative treatment of post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma

Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Stanisław Kuźmicki, Wiesław Tomaszewski

Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Stanisław Kuźmicki, Wiesław Tomaszewski – Functional recovery in patients receiving rehabilitation after operative treatment of post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma. Fizjoterapia Polska 2010; 10(4); 271-279

Abstract
The number of patients treated surgically for post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma is growing every year, thus becoming a significant therapeutic problem. The main aim of the study is to describe changes in functional status, progress in the resolution of neurological deficits and changes in the level of consciousness of patients receiving comprehensive rehabilitation after surgery for a post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma and to determine differences and similarities in the rate of recovery of these functions. The study involved a group of 43 patients receiving operative treatment of post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma. The International Muscle Paresis Scale, the Modified Barthel Scale and the Rankin Scale were used to evaluate the severity of the neurological deficit and disability, while the Glasgow Coma Scale was used to assess patients’ level of consciousness. These were standardised in order to allow comparison of the temporal pattern of change and a comprehensive evaluation of the functions under examination. The patients receiving physiotherapy after surgery for post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma demonstrated significant improvements in all functions under investigation. The quickest recovery was observed in functional performance and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Recovery of the level of consciousness was much slower and pareses resolved the most slowly. 1. Surgery and early post-operative rehabilitation lead to effective functional recovery but the rate of recovery of individual functions may vary. 2. Early rehabilitation of patients after extraaxial cerebral haematoma evacuation increases the possibility of the development of compensatory mechanisms and contributes to positive outcomes of rehabilitation.
Key words:
Craniocerebral Trauma, post-traumatic extraaxial cerebral haematoma, post-operative physiotherapy
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Progressive spastic four-limb paresis. Suspected Strumpell-Lorrain disease. Case study

Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Marcin Jelitto, Izabela Korabiewska, Karen Shahnazaryan, Dariusz Białoszewski

M. Kłoda, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, M. Jelitto, I. Korabiewska, K. Shahnazaryan, D. Białoszewski – Progressive spastic four-limb paresis. Suspected Strumpell-Lorrain disease. Case study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(1); 150-159

Abstract
Strumpell–Lorrain disease is a rare progressive disease also called hereditary spastic paraplegia. It is a genetic neurological disorder with a diverse course, characterized by usually very severe progressive spastic paresis of the lower limbs. It is one of the neurodegenerative diseases of the motor neuron.
The subject of the study was a 27-year-old woman with suspected hereditary spastic tetraplegia.
The subject experienced the first symptoms of the disease at the age of six. The patient’s parents observed toe walking and frequent falls due to improper foot placement.
Physiotherapeutic procedures were aimed at improving stability of the torso and functional improvement of the patient, including daily activities along with the extension of the time spent outside the bed. Improvement of her motor functions, including faster performance of activities in a shorter time.
Physiotherapy has a significant role in the treatment of patients with neuromuscular disorders. It applies to functional, physical, psychological and social aspects. Patients with this type of disease are very often lonely and unhappy, which affects their mental health. The possibility of participating in physiotherapeutic procedures means that such a person not only improves his/her physical condition; it also strongly affects mental health and improves functioning in society.

Key-words:
Strumpell–Lorrain disease, hereditary spastic paraplegia

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Diagnostics of Balance and Gait Disorders in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Edyta Smolis-Bąk, Izabela Korabiewska, Monika Lewandowska, Dariusz Białoszewski

M. Kłoda, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, E. Smolis-Bąk, I. Korabiewska, M. Lewandowska, D. Białoszewski – Diagnostics of Balance and Gait Disorders in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease. FP 2017; 17(2); 122-131

Abstract

Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressing affliction of the human central nervous system. It is one of degenerative diseases and affects mainly the extrapyramidal system, and in particular the substantia nigra of the midbrain.  Along with the axial symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, the other most important ones would include abnormalities of posture and gait. The improper posture has an impact on future problems with locomotion and self-service functions.
Prior to introducing any physiotherapy, there should be carried out a number of tests, which will allow both, quantitative and qualitative assessment the patient’s gait and his or her posture. These tests include among others: gait analysis performed on a treadmill of the ”Zebris” FDM-TDM type, which uses the WinFDM-T data base system, Vicon 460 system for the three-dimensional assessment of gait, Timed Up & Go, 10 MWT or Tinetti tests.
Demographic data indicate the increasing incidence of the Parkinson’s disease, which seems to be due to the gradual lengthening of a human life span. This makes it very important to properly rehabilitate and care for the patients.
As the disease progresses, patients begin to experience discomfort during their daily activities, and in locomotion, and thus their quality of life is being reduced. Here comes the great importance of implemented physiotherapy treatments, which are supposed to maintain, for as long as possible, the patients’ mobility at the level sufficient to enable their independent functioning. Introduced early enough physiotherapy procedures significantly improve gait parameters in patients with the Parkinson’s disease, thus delaying progression of the disease.

Key words:
diagnostics, Parkinson’s disease, balance disorders, gait disorders

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The dynamics of the return of lost functions in patients undergoing physiotherapy following surgical treatment of post-traumatic paracerebral hematomas

Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Stanisław Kuźmicki,
Zbigniew Śliwiński, Maria Kłoda, Michał Sobstyl, Agata Kuźmicka

G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, S. Kuźmicki, Z. Śliwiński, M. Kłoda, M. Sobstyl, A. Kuźmicka  – The dynamics of the return of lost functions in patients undergoing physiotherapy following surgical treatment of post-traumatic paracerebral hematomas. FP 2014; 14(3); 66-75

Abstract

The objective of this study is to determine the impact of early physiotherapy on the dynamics of the recovery of the ability to perform daily activities, improvement in functional status, reduction in neurological deficits and change in the consciousness status in patients following surgical treatment of post-traumatic paracerebral hematomas.
The study material consisted of 86 patients undergoing surgical treatment of post-traumatic paracerebral hematomas. All patients were divided into two groups with the type of kinesitherapy performed as the main differentiating factor.
The grade of neurological deficit was assessed by the International Scale of Muscle Weakness, modified Barthel Index, and Rankin Scale, while consciousness was assessed on the basis of the Glasgow Coma Scale.
The return of lost function in patients undergoing rehabilitation according to selected PNF patterns and elements of Bobath therapy as compared to patients subjected to conventional kinesitherapy was characterized by better dynamics, particularly within the initial days, and progressed at a significantly higher rate. However, no relationship of this kind was observed for the recovery of consciousness. Patients have the highest potential for the return of lost functions in the early postoperative period (days 1-5).

Key words:
early physiotherapy, post-traumatic paracerebral hematomas, kinesitherapy

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The effect of carrying out the ‘Test of Infant Motor Performance’ on parental attitudes towards Down syndrome infants during the therapeutic process

Anna Kloze, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Agnieszka Stępień, Jolanta Stępowska, Agata Kuźmicka, Małgorzata Łukowicz

A. Kloze, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, A. Stępień, J. Stępowska, A. Kuźmicka, M. Łukowicz – The effect of carrying out the ‘Test of Infant Motor Performance’ on parental attitudes towards Down syndrome infants during the therapeutic process. FP 2014; 14(4); 34-45

Abstract

Introduction. An initial pre-rehabilitation assessment of motor development is an integral part of physiotherapy for a Down syndrome (DS) child. A precise evaluation of the child and the involvement of the family are prerequisite for effective support of an infant presenting developmental disorders. Test of Infant Motor Performance is a research tool used to evaluate posture and movement patterns in the first months of a patient’s life. The TIMP construction enables the assessment of the basic repertoire of the child’s intrinsic activity occurring in response to environmental stimuli. This paper aims to assess the effect of TIMP on the attitudes of parents and carers of Down syndrome children.
Research material and methods. The study comprised 64 patients with Down syndrome (full trisomy of the 21st chromosome pair), aged 2 – 17 weeks with an average age of 9.4 weeks (SD+/- 4.5). Following the TIMP, parents of both Down syndrome children and infants in the control group completed the author’s questionnaire regarding the educational value of the test. The questionnaire consisted of 10 questions evaluating the research method, including TIMP availability for carers.
Results. The results of Test of Infant Motor Performance performed on Down syndrome infants have demonstrated that neurodevelopmental disorders were recorded in children with Down syndrome, compared to healthy children.
Conclusions. The the results of the questionnaire indicate that parents believe TIMP to be safe and child friendly; they acknowledge that the test validates confidence in the specialist and facilitates the inclusion of parents of Down syndrome infants in the therapeutic process.

Key words:
Down syndrome, TIMP, physiotherapy

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The assessment of the attitude towards physical activity among the Physiotherapy students of Warsaw Medical University (WMU) and the students of Physical Education Academy (PEA)

Edyta Smolis-Bąk, Agnieszka Szymańczuk, Hanna Rymuza,
Ilona Kowalik, Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka

E. Smolis-Bąk, A. Szymańczuk, H. Rymuza, I. Kowalik, M. Kłoda, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka – The assessment of the attitude towards physical activity among the Physiotherapy students of Warsaw Medical University (WMU) and the students of Physical Education Academy (PEA). FP 2016;16(4);30-39

Abstract

Physical activity is a key integrating element of a healthy lifestyle. Physical Fitness determines the resourcefulness in various life situations, its high level may facilitate work, broaden the capabilities and contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Studies show that physical therapists are particularly predisposed to promote a healthy lifestyle among the medical patients. On the other hand, due to the nature of their work, they are at risk of muscular and skeletal injuries.
The objective was to assess the Warsaw Medical University (WMU) and the Academy of Physical Education (APE) Physiotherapy Students’ attitude toward physical activity and physical fitness.
Methodology. Examined was a group of 90 students (37 females, 9 males from WMU and 22 females, 22 males from PEA) of the age 22.7 on average ±2.0 years. Prepared questionnaire designed to assess attitudes toward physical activity was used. The level of physical fitness of the investigated students was examined with International Physical Fitness Test.
Results. The number of physical activity hours is significantly lower at the Medical University (1.6 ±1.5) than PE Academy (3.6 ±1.7), p<0,001. Very high (80%) interest in physical activity during leisure time has been demonstrated, with higher tendency among Physiotherapy PEA students than the WMU students (p = 0.07). A significantly lower level of physical fitness among WMU students, as compared to PEA students, was also found.
Conclusions. 1. Very high interest in physical activity during leisure time, in both groups, should be taken advantage of and developed in educational process. 2. Medical University students presented a much lower fitness level than PEA students, which may have resulted from fewer hours of physical activities at the Medical University of Warsaw (WMU). 3. Due to higher expectations in case of physiotherapists, it seems that physical fitness should be one of the recruitment process criteria at Medical University of Warsaw.

Keywords:

physical activity, assessment of physical fitness, physiotherapy students

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The Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease Related Balance Disorders. The Balance Disorders Evaluation Methods. Review Article

Maria Kłoda, Renata Kowalska-Taczanowska, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Andrzej Friedman

M. Kłoda, R. Kowalska-Taczanowska, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, A. Friedman – The Pathogenesis of Parkinson’s Disease Related Balance Disorders. The Balance Disorders Evaluation Methods. Review Article. FP 2016;16(1);82-87

Abstract
Basis of the Parkinson’s disease are the chronic neurodegenerative changes, manifesting themselves in the asymmetric bradykinesia, the muscular rigidity and the resting tremor (the so-called triad of symptoms). Along with the advancement of the disease, there occur symptoms within the autonomic nervous system, speech and swallowing disorders, dementia, cognitive function disorders. The neurodegenerative process caused by the dopamine deficiency in the brain, leads to the gradual loss of movements coordination, which is worsening along with the development of the disease. Slowness of movements, characteristic for the patients with Parkinson’s disease, is in turn the leading cause of the locomotion disability. This symptom, together with the coexisting postural instability, are qualified as the main causes of the balance disorders accompanying the disease in question.  The implementation of the proper procedures for diagnosis of the balance disorders, in this group of patients, actually helps to reduce the number of falls.Currently the most popular tool for evaluating the posture stability disorders are the clinical tests of balance. Very popular for the evaluation of the balance disorders are the simple motor ability tests, allowing to assess a given motor skill in the quantitative and the half-quantitative manner. The actual usefulness of the balance assessment on the stabilometric platforms has been proved in the numerous clinical studies. The efficacy of the described method has been demonstrated in the research of the probability of falls due to Parkinson’s disease. Meaningful are also the reports of the superiority of the posturography over the other methods for the balance assessment. Unfortunately, the application of the posturography tests in balance analyses, in patients with Parkinson’s disease, is still being limited to the selected centers. This is mainly due to the relatively high cost of the purchase of the posturography platform.

Key words:
Parkinson’s disease, posturography tests, balance assessment

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Prevalence of feet defects in preschool-aged children

Maria Kłoda, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Maria Drajczyk, Piotr Drajczyk, Janina Grzegorzewska, Edyta Smolis-Bąk

M. Kłoda, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, M. Drajczyk, P. Drajczyk, J. Grzegorzewska, E. Smolis-Bąk – Prevalence of feet defects in preschool-aged children. FP 2016;16(1);36-46

Abstract
Introduction and study aim. Childhood is known to be a very important period of life when the foot is gradually determining in order to become a strong support of the human body. The aim of the study is to assess the frequency of appearance of foot defects in preschool children.
Material and methods. The study group consisted of 143 preschool children, in which the following parts of examination were evaluated: orthopedic measurements, antropometric measurements, plantoconturographical examination and podoscopic examination. Parents were asked to fill out the questionnaire regarding to the development of their child’s feet, defects as well as their child’s habits and sports in which they participate.
Results. The analysis of Clarke’s angular indicator revealed that flat foot was the most frequent defect in the study group (146/286 feet, circa 50%), and diminished foot was the second frequent problem in the examined group of children (102/286). The normal foot was established to be present in 37 cases. There was also 1 elevated foot due to Clarke’s assessment. No statistical significance was observed between body sides and foot defects. Gender of patient was not statistically correlated to the examined children’s defects besides flat foot, which was observed to be more frequently present in males: 42 males (36%) vs 19 females (11%), p<0,05.
Conclusions. The flat foot was observed to be the most frequently present defect of foot in preschool children. On the other hand, cored foot has been demonstrated to be the most rarely present defect in the study group. Percentage of children who participate in sport activities and wear comfortable shoes in order to prevent foot defects, is unsatisfactory. Motor activity should be more efficiently promoted among parents and caregivers of preschool children.

Key words:
foot defect, angular indicator, plantoconturography

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Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet after hallux valgus corrective surgery, assessed with the use of pedobaroscope

Karolina Załoga, Grażyna Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, Agata Kuźmicka, Zbigniew Śliwiński

K. Załoga, G. Brzuszkiewicz-Kuźmicka, A. Kuźmicka, Z. Śliwiński – Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet after hallux valgus corrective surgery, assessed with the use of pedobaroscope FP 2016; 16(3); 50-57

Abstract
Introduction. Our foot, one of the most important elements of the human musculoskeletal system, is particularly vulnerable to a wide range of strains and injuries. One of the common foot health problems is hallux valgus. The treatment of hallux valgus may involve both preservative and surgical procedures.
Research goal. Kinesio Taping and its effect on weight distribution on feet and its validity as supportive therapy after hallux valgus corrective surgery.
Material and methods. The study comprised 32 patients after hallux valgus corrective surgery. The patients were tested on the ground reaction force platform. Mechanical correction taping on hallux valgus was applied. Results. The level of significance of the load values on the operated limb was calculated as well as the significance of the load on the forefoot of the operated limb; respectively: p = 0.44, p = 0.23. The calculated correlation coefficient of the load on the operated foot and the load on the forefoot of the operated foot, following the application of Kinesio Taping presented statistical significance at the level of p = 0.01.
Conclusions. Mechanical correction using Kinesio Taping can serve as an efficient support to the main therapy. It must be remembered, however, that it ultimately it cannot be used as the treatment substitution. The concluded research indicates that Kinesio Taping helps to restore the proper load distribution on a foot and supports putting more weight on the first foot radius. The most encouraging results were obtained in the tests in which both tapes were used during the treatment.

Key words:
Kinesio Taping, hallux valgus, pedobaroscope, valgus, ground reaction force distribution

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