Wibroterapia.ProDla lekarzy, rehabilitantów, opiekunów
Vibrotherapy can be used successfully in the rehabilitation of elderly people to counteract sarcopenia and restore muscle strength, as well as by athletes during the recovery period. When applied regularly, it improves a person’s motor properties. In most scientific papers, researchers have used vibration at frequencies of 30 to 50 Hz, lasting less than 20 […]
The aim of the clinical study, conducted by researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, was to determine the effects of long-term (20 weeks) whole-body vibration on muscle and bone health, motor performance and quality of life in young adults with mild to moderate cerebral palsy. The effect of vibration for 20 weeks […]
Hemispatial neglect, resulting from stroke, manifests as a reduced response to stimuli on the side opposite the brain injury, despite the absence of motor or sensory impairment. Patients with this syndrome experience difficulty in performing everyday activities, such as eating from one side of the plate or dressing from one side. It is a common […]
Vibration therapy can reduce abnormal involuntary movements associated with long-term treatment of Parkinson’s disease and peripheral oedema occurring in 5-15% of patients. The physical activity of patients with chronic diseases, i.e. Parkinson’s disease, is very low. They tend to be older people with sedentary lifestyles, cardiovascular and rheumatological diseases, which limits their physical activity. Vibrotherapy […]
Epicondylitis lateralis humeri, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a very common condition. It is a typically overload injury – it is caused by overloading the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers. The pain is located on the outside of the elbow joint, where the tendons of the forearm muscles attach to the bony […]
The use of segmental local vibrotherapy in combination with botulinum toxin injections reduced spasticity of the knee and ankle joint in people with multiple sclerosis. The positive effects of both therapies: vibrotherapy and botulinum toxin used together or separately were observed three months after treatment. Spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis should be carefully analysed […]
Based on a peer-reviewed paper (Acute Care 2018). The advantage of vibrotherapy over other rehabilitation methods is manifested in its comprehensive effect. In one go, we get an increase in microcirculation, a reduction in oedema, a reduction in pain and a reduction in stiffness. The aim of the study, published in the journal Acute Care […]
During the first year after spinal cord injury, an electrophysiological index – the so-called Hoffmann reflex depression (H) – gradually disappears. This index is used to study the function of neuronal pathways and, in the case of spinal cord injury, reflects the reorganisation of its interneurons after the loss of descending inhibition from the cortex. […]
Knee degeneration is a common orthopaedic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Although these degenerations are often associated with ageing, they can also occur in younger people for a variety of reasons. In this article, we will discuss the causes, symptoms and available treatments for knee degeneration. Causes of knee osteoarthritis The causes of […]
Arterial stiffness is a very serious health problem that can lead to dangerous consequences. Hypertension, coronary heart disease, myocardial hypertrophy, heart failure, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia or atherosclerosis are widely known consequences, with stroke and myocardial infarction being the most feared. Among the treatment methods, the importance of prevention is emphasised, reducing the risk of pathology and […]
