Horizontal electrotherapy in rehabilitation

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier, Zbigniew Śliwiński

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier, Zbigniew Śliwiński – Horizontal electrotherapy in rehabilitation. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(3); 292-294

Abstract

The use of „horizontal” stimulation makes it possible to achieve a stimulatory effect on the synchronic frequency of stimuli of functional potentials in the stimulated cells, as well as electrobiochemical and electrophysical effects, and, with higher dosages, blockage of nerve conductance, which greatly increases the chances of achieving therapeutic success. The WaDiT device produces all the various kinds of effects needed in selective therapy in terms of an alternating electromagnetic field (medium frequency current in the high tone range from ca. 4000 Hz to 12,000 Hz). This range is characterized by high local systemic tolerance. WaDiT devices operate in a wide range of high tones. This results in especially good modulation in tissue, and consequently many additional effects that are medically and biologically advantageous.

Key words:
„horizontal” stimulation, currents of medium frequency, high tones
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Kinesitherapy in rheumatoid arthritis

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier

Aneta Hak, Marcin Oryniak, Jagoda Szner-Dobrowolska, Rafał Kaczmarzyk, Małgorzata Jegier – Kinesitherapy in rheumatoid arthritis. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(3); 284-287

Abstract

Kinesitherapy constitutes the basic method of rehabilitation for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The rehabilitation process consists in improving the patients’ functional capacity to such an extent that they will be able to realize their fullest potential in the physical, mental, social, professional, avocational, and educational spheres. The present study discusses the basic techniques and exercises used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Key words:
therapeutic exercises, compensatory stereotypes, activities of daily living (ADL)
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