Transcutaneous electrical-nerve-stymulation tens onto level of fear at ill with chronic pain of section loin of spine

Iwona Demczyszak, Zdzisława Wrzosek, Wojciech Hagner

Iwona Demczyszak, Zdzisława Wrzosek, Wojciech Hagner – Transcutaneous electrical-nerve-stymulation tens onto level of fear at ill with chronic pain of section loin of spine. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(1); 8-12

Abstract

Background. The transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation was to evaluate of work usefulness of and examining of applied method of treatment onto level of fear at ill with chronic pain in ground of spine. Material and methods. Investigation degeneration were moved in group of 59 patients with symptoms of chronic pain in after-effect of changes-disfiguring section of loin spine. Level of fear in studied group ISCL were estimated behind help of questionnaire. Heal conduct hugged endeavors with use of impulses TENS as well as heal practices. Results. The statistical tests dependence was showed between level of fear in studied group and results of treatment. Sex was not essential meaning in formation both guilds as state of fear in studied group. Conclusions. Applied method of treatment contributed to lower of level of fear in studied group and results confirmed usefulness in treatment ill with symptoms of chronic pain.

Key words:
Pain, Fear, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
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The occurrence and dynamics of depressive symptoms in patients with chronic lumbar pain syndrome

Iwona Demczyszak, Zdzisława Wrzosek, Wojciech Hagner

Iwona Demczyszak, Zdzisława Wrzosek, Wojciech Hagner – The occurrence and dynamics of depressive symptoms in patients with chronic lumbar pain syndrome. Fizjoterapia Polska 2004; 4(2); 112-116

Abstract

Background. The purpose of our study was to analyze the occurrence, strength, and dynamics of depressive symptoms in patients with chronic pain caused by degenerative and deformative changes in the lumbar spine, and to examine the impact of the physiotherapy methods used on the measured parameters. Material and methods. The research material consisted of patients at the Resurs Specialized Rehabilitation Clinic in Wrocław. We examined 106 patients complaining of chronic pain caused by degenerative and deformative changes in the lower spine. The level of depressive symptoms was assessed in all patients with the Beck Depression Inventory. Results. Statistical analysis showed a dependency between the occurrence of depressive symptoms and gender. The impact of various methods of treatment in the group with depressive symptoms was also assessed. Conclusions. Depression occurs in some patients with chronic lower back pain. The level of depression in both examinations was higher among the women. After treatment there were no significant changes in the level of depression in the study group.

Key words:
degenerative changes, deformative changes, physiotherapy methods
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Significance of rehabilitation in the assessment of the level of oxygen efficiency and effectiveness of the social assistance centers

Małgorzata Fortuna, Antonina Kaczorowska, Jacek Szczurowski, Aleksandra Katan, Alina Radajewska, Iwona Demczyszak

M. Fortuna, A. Kaczorowska, J. Szczurowski, A. Katan, A. Radajewska, I. Demczyszak – Significance of rehabilitation in the assessment of the level of oxygen efficiency and effectiveness of the social assistance centers. FP 2017; 17(3); 90-95

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of physical therapy on the fitness and aerobic capacity of female nursing home patients.
Materials and methods. The study included 17 women attending physical therapy sessions and 13 women who were not undergoing any physiotherapy. The age range of the participants was 80-84 years. The assessments used the SPPB and the 6-minute walk test.
Results. The study found statistically significant differences between the two groups with regard to all of the parameters used to assess physical fitness and aerobic capacity. Participants who attended physical therapy sessions showed better results on both tests.
Conclusions
1. Regular physical therapy has a positive impact on the physical fitness and aerobic capacity in comparison to a control group.
2. It is crucial to develop and implement model therapy procedures for nursing home patients to improve their physical fitness and aerobic capacity.

Key words:

physical fitness, aerobic capacity, geriatric medicine

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