Tag: Maciej Dzierżanowski

Using the MTD control balance platform in intensive PNF-based rehabilitation of patients with various dysfunctions

Grzegorz Srokowski, Anna Srokowska, Wojciech Hagner, Jan Talar, Maciej Dzierżanowski, Urszula Kazimierczak, Ewa Rosa, Mikołaj Kurczewski

Grzegorz Srokowski, Anna Srokowska, Wojciech Hagner, Jan Talar, Maciej Dzierżanowski, Urszula Kazimierczak, Ewa Rosa, Mikołaj Kurczewski – Using the MTD control balance platform in intensive PNF-based rehabilitation of patients with various dysfunctions. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(1); 58-67

Abstract

The diversity of available strategies enables the choice of the optimal method leading to effective and safe clinical work. One such strategy is the PNF concept, which is characterized by a holistic approach to the patient and his problems. This makes it possible to treat the patient in his/her own environment, using familiar behaviors and situations. This article describes examples of the use of the MTD Control Balance Platform as an auxiliary device in an intensive program of functional exercises based on the PNF concept. Seven patients are described, all treated at the Rehabilitation Clinic of the Rydygier Academy of Medicine in Bydgoszcz. The examples include neurological and orthopedic disorders, as well as sports injuries. Only the patient’s adaptation to independent living is proof of the effectiveness of rehabilitation. This effect can be achieved by conducting therapy in the patient’s own environment, using familiar behaviors and situations. The examples of PNF therapy selected for presentation here, supplemented with the patient’s independent exercising on the MTD Control Platform, satisfy these conditions and can be recommended.

Key words:

holistic approach, functional exercises, feedback

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Improvement of spinal joint mobility and relief of low back pain by soft tissue massage of the spine

Maciej Szubzda, Urszula Kaźmierczak, Wojciech Hagner, Maciej Dzierżanowski

Maciej Szubzda, Urszula Kaźmierczak, Wojciech Hagner, Maciej Dzierżanowski -Improvement of spinal joint mobility and relief of low back pain by soft tissue massage of the spine. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(2), 165-170

Abstract

Background. The aim of this paper is an evaluation of the effect of remedial massage on the improvement of mobility and reduction of pain in the lower back. Material and method. The study enrolled 25 outpatients treated at the Therapeutic Mobilization Laboratory, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Administration Medical Centre in Olsztyn. Of the 25 patients, 13 were diagnosed with cervical discopathy, including 4 with brachial neuralgia (with pain radiating to the arm in 2 patients and to the forearm in the other two), and 12 with lumbar discopathy, including 8 with pain radiating to the foot. Sources of data comprised linear measurements of spine mobility and a modified Melzack Pain Questionnaire. The data were obtained on the first medical day and at the end of a course of 10 procedures. Dry massage was applied to the entire spinal column with heavier pressure on the area where the pain originated. Results. The results indicate a statistically significant increase in mean spinal range of movement after the course of massage procedures. After the massage treatment, a definite change occurred in the location of pain in the patients with left-sided and right-sided sciatic neuralgia. There was also a definite improvement in the patients with brachial neuralgia. Conclusions. The massage treatment brought about a reduction in the pain and altered its quality.

Key words:

massage, spine mobility, pain syndrome

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