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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High-tone therapy in the comprehensive rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Bartłomiej Halat, Krzysztof Gieremek, Beata Ufniak, Jolanta Chmarek-Rojczyk

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Bartłomiej Halat, Krzysztof Gieremek, Beata Ufniak, Jolanta Chmarek-Rojczyk – High-tone therapy in the comprehensive rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. Fizjoterapia Polska 2003; 3(3); 231-242

Abstract

Background. This article describes the possibilities of using high-tone therapy in the comprehensive rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy (CP). This device stimulates nerves and muscles with an electrical current at a frequency corresponding to acoustic vibrations, from 4400 to 12300 Hz. High-tone therapy produces many desirable effect; it disperses foci of pain and inflammation, intensifies metabolism, increases local blood supply, promotes cellular diffusion, improves tissue nutrition, accelerates resorption of edema, rebuilds original tissue structure (including muscles), and reduces tension in transversely striated muscle. Material and methods. We studied 19 children with CP-related spastic tetraplegia, age 4-17, inpatients at the Pediatric and Adult Rehabilitation Center in Zgorzelec, Poland. Manual dexterity was tested, as well as range of movement in the radiocarpal and ankle joints. The circumference of the hands and feet was measured and the gait stereotype assessed before and after treatment. The therapeutic program included a 30-minute procedure with the hoSti-Scan program, using a WaDiT-12 apparatus, followed by stimulation of the muscles responsible for dorsal flexion of hands and feet. Results. The evaluation of manual dexterity using the Munich Functional Developmental Diagnosis program indicated that a 4-week rehabilitation program combined with high-tone hterapy had a significant impact on improvement in the manual function of the hands in the subject children. All the children tolerated high-tone therapy very well. Conclusions. In view of the improvement in manual dexterity, radiocarpal and ankle mobility, and gait stereotype, hightone therapy is useful in the rehabilitation of children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Key words:
high tone therapy, methodology of procedure, determinants of gait, Munich Functional Developmental Diagnosis
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Assessment of the effect of high-tone power therapy in rehabilitation of stroke patients

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Piotr Płaza, Krzysztof Gieremek, Wojciech Kufel, Beata Michalak, Bartłomiej Halat, Grzegorz Śliwiński, Magdalena Wilk

Zbigniew Śliwiński, Piotr Płaza, Krzysztof Gieremek, Wojciech Kufel, Beata Michalak, Bartłomiej Halat, Grzegorz Śliwiński, Magdalena Wilk – Assessment of the effect of high-tone power therapy in rehabilitation of stroke patients. Fizjoterapia Polska 2008; 8(2); 197-205

Abstract
Background. High-tone power therapy is a new method of nerve and muscle stimulation with electric current of a frequency corresponding to the acoustic band of electric oscillation between 4 400 Hz to 12 300 Hz. The usa of two pairs of electrodes serves to generate a dynamic electric field deep inside the tissues. The aim of the study was to assess upper limb function in hemiparetic stroke patients who undrwent high-tone power therapy in the course of rehabilitation. Materials and methods. The study group consisted of 16 men aged 46-72 years (mean 54) and 4 women aged 67-74 years (mean 71) who had suffered strokes of various aetiologies. Arm function was determined on the basis of grip strength testing, ranges of motion (ISOM) and spasticity level (Ashworth scale). Results. Grip strength increased with simultaneous improvement in angular ranges of motion in the radiocarpal joint of the paretic limb. Spastic tone in the limb decreased by 0.35 on the Ashworth scale. Analysis of linear measurements revealed statistically significant changes of circumferences only at the upper arm level. Conclusions. Comprehensive physiotherapy including horizontal therapy performed in stroke patients produced significant functional improvements in the paretic upper limb. High-tone power therapy is well tolerated by hemiparetic patients with despite the long duration of the procedure.
Key words:
Ashworth test, high-tone power therapy, hoSti-Scan stimulation, secondary effect
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