Wibroterapia.ProDla lekarzy, rehabilitantów, opiekunów
Pain in the lower back is often caused by nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) of unknown etiology. It is not a separate disease entity, but a symptom such as pain or dizziness. In NSLBP, impaired proprioception is observed, i.e. impaired processing of joints positions and movements information by the central nervous system. Moreover, decreased lumbar […]
The iliotibial band (ITB) – a high-density fibrous connective tissue that begins with the tensor fasciae latae (TFL), part of the gluteal muscle and iliac crest, and covers the hip and knee joints. Inflammation of ITB as a result of excessive training can cause injuries in athletes or military who often repeat the same movements. […]
Whole body vibration (WBV) is a physiotherapeutic method that is currently gaining more and more popularity in the treatment of musculoskeletal system disturbances. Recent published results have shown that WBV can reduce low back pain and improve functional capacity, however, the optimal characteristics of therapeutic vibration parameters are unclear. Therefore, a Danish-Chinese team of researchers […]
The presented report describes a 52-year-old woman suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus and peripheral neuropathy. The patient complained of sleep disturbances, pain and tingling in the feet, and constant stress related to the fear of falling during everyday walking. Since the treatment used did not help significantly, scientists from the University of Medical Sciences […]
Vibration is increasingly being used as a form of adjuvant therapy to relieve pain and improve functioning in adult low back pain (LBP) patients. Vibration stimulation can change the pattern of muscle activity and thus improve and strengthen the mobility of various elements of the skeleton, including the lumbar spine (LS), relieving LBP. Backache is […]
