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An evaluation of the effectiveness of two different thermal therapy procedures in the rehabilitation of patients with degenerative changes in the knee joint

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Bogusław Frańczuk, Jolanta Jaworek, Daniela Mosurska

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Bogusław Frańczuk, Jolanta Jaworek, Daniela Mosurska – An evaluation of the effectiveness of two different thermal therapy procedures in the rehabilitation of patients with degenerative changes in the knee joint. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(2); 157-162

Abstract

Background. The aim of our research was to evaluate and compare the analgesic effectiveness of thermal therapy in conjunction with magnetotherapy and active exercises without weight load to improve the functional efficiency of the knee joint with degenerative changes. Material and methods. The level of pain, range of movement, and strength of muscle groups in the knee joint were tested before and after rehabilitation in 48 patients, divided randomly into two groups of 24 people. Results. In both groups there was a reduction in the average level of reported pain, and in the flexion deficit in the knee joint. No changes were noted in the increase of average muscle strength in the flexors and extensors of the knee. Conclusions. In respect to analgesic action and improvement of function in a knee with degnerative changes, a rehabilitation program that includes local cryotherapy proved to be more effective that a program using Sollux lamp irradiation.

Key words:
gonarthrosis, pain, magnetotherapy, cryotherapy
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Osteoporosis risk factors vs. BMD in post-menopausal women

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Jolanta Jaworek, Bogusław Frańczuk

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Jolanta Jaworek, Bogusław Frańczuk – Osteoporosis risk factors vs. BMD in post-menopausal women. Fizjoterapia Polska 2006; 6(2); 126-132

Abstract

Background. It is commonly known that the main characteristic feature of osteoporosis is bone brittleness, whose complications include fractures. Consequently the most important treatment objective is to prevent fractures by maintaining or increasing bone mass, to prevent falls and injuries, to reduce acute and chronic conditions and to improve physical, and psychosocial functions. The significance of increased physical activity as one of the protective factors that prevent bone fractures in an elderly age needs to be underscored. Osteoporosis becomes a not only a medical challenge, but also a social and economic problem. Such a dynamically growing problem is the reason behind the present paper whose aim is to show if and to what extent selected factors, such as age, body mass and physical activity influence bone mineral density (BMD) in post-menopausal women. Material and methods. 54 women participated in the study, median age 66.8 years. Bone mineral density was determined on the basis of a densitometric test, which was then juxtaposed with osteoporosis risk factors and correlations were analysed. On the basis of body mass and height of study participants the body mass index was calculated (BMI). Data concerning physical activity over the last dozen years or so was obtained during an interview. The level of physical activity was assessed using a four-grade scale developed by the author. Results. A statistically significant negative correlation was shown between BMD and the age of women participating in the study (p<0,01). A similar correlation was observed (p<0,01) between (BMD) an the BMI. A very high correlation (p<0,001) was shown between BMD and physical activity of women participating in the study. Conclusions. An important factor in osteoporosis prevention is physical activity. Age is not necessarily a risk factor in osteoporosis. Moderate overweight has a positive impact on BMD level.

Key words:
osteoporosis, body mass index, physical activity
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Efficacy of two different physiotherapeutic procedures in comprehensive therapy of plantar calcaneal spur

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Jolanta Jaworek, Bogusław Frańczuk

Bożena Jasiak-Tyrkalska, Jolanta Jaworek, Bogusław Frańczuk – Efficacy of two different physiotherapeutic procedures in comprehensive therapy of plantar calcaneal spur. Fizjoterapia Polska 2007; 7(2), 145-154

Abstract

Background. A plantar calcaneal spur causes pain in the area of the medial process of the calcaneal tuber. The pain is caused by localised pressure in the region of the plantar aponeurosis attachment to the calcaneal bone. Plantar calcaneal spurs are principally treated by physiotherapy techniques, with ultrasound as the most popular procedure. At present, phonophoresis is more and more frequently used. Phonophoresis is an ultrasound treatment in which the substance between the transducer and the skin is replaced with a medicine in gel form. The aim of this paper is to assess the efficacy of and compare ultrasound- and phonophoresis-based therapeutic procedures for calcaneal spur. Materials and methods. 40 patients treated for plantar calcaneal spur participated in the study. The patients were randomised into two groups: Group A was treated by phonophoresis and group B received an ultrasound treatment. The patients were between 35 and 80 years of age (mean age 57.3 years). The enrolment criteria for the study were: absence of concomitant systemic disease or generalised inflammatory conditions and no history of recent injuries. The following criteria of physiotherapeutic treatment efficacy were adopted for the study: subjective pain intensity using the VAS scale, the range of plantar flexion and supination as well as the strength of muscle groups of the longitudinal arch of the foot. In order to provide better insight, taking into account the risk factors for the calcaneal spur, the BMl as well as Bogdanov’s ankle bone angle, which determines the length of the longitudinal arch of the foot, were determined in both groups. Results. Plantar calcaneal spur patients are usually overweight and suffer from slight longitudinal flatfootedness. A significant reduction of pain intensity was observed in group A (at p<0.001), and in group B (p<0.01). There was also an improvement in both foot flexion and supinetion at p<0.001. The strength of foot flexors and supinators increased significantly in both groups, at p<0.001 in group A and p<0.05 in group B. Conclusions. The clinical profile of calcaneal spur patients mostly includes overweight and slight longitudinal flatfootedness. Phonophoresis is a significantly more effective physiotherapeutic procedure than ultrasound in the physiotherapeutic management of plantar calcaneal spurs.

Key words:

calcaneal spur, treatment, efficacy

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