Tag: metody fizjoterapii

Electrostimulation as an improved physical therapy treatment of lymphoedema

Krzysztof Gieremek, Jolanta Rojczyk-Chmarek, Zbigniew Śliwiński

Krzysztof Gieremek, Jolanta Rojczyk-Chmarek, Zbigniew Śliwiński – Electrostimulation as an improved physical therapy treatment of lymphoedema. Fizjoterapia Polska 2002; 2(4); 300-305

Abstract
Introduction. Morphological and electrophysiologic properties of unstriated muscles of lymphatic vessels were outlined in the present study. The most common disordes observed in lymphatic system, as well as the mechanism of lymphoedema were discussed. Well known and commonly applied means of physical therapy treatment such as external pressure, pneumatic compression, pressure-massage, manual drainage and therapeutic exercises were reviewed in this paper. Material and methods. The main subject of the present study is the orginal method of electrostymulation of unstriated muscles, which takes into consideration individual character of electrophysiological proper-tiesof muscles located in lymphatic vessels. Types of electrical impulses used in this treatment, programme modes (therapy and prophylactic mode), as well as methodology of the treatment were discussed in details. The examples of protocols used in treatment of particular conditions and their clinical aplication were presented as well.Conoclusion. The presented apparatus for application of described methods of electrostimulation in the first construction of this type, wich considers individual structure and function of lymphatic system. This method of stymulation would be probably useful in variety of medical conditions, where lymphoedema is a major therapeutic problem.

Key words:
Lymphatic System, lymphoedema, physical therapy treatment, electrostymulation

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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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