Case study: third degree gastrocnemius muscle strain of a volleyball player
Case study: third degree gastrocnemius muscle strain of a volleyball player. The case of BBTS volleyball player.
The video summary of the case study is available here
Characteristics of the player:
Age: 23 years old
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 115 kg
Position: receiver
Injury: gastrocnemius muscle strain
Description of the injury
During a...
Case Study: Anal Fissure Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy [English / Español]
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Case Study: Anal Fissure Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy (PhysioMG 815 from Astar)
By: Dr Graciela Kaminsky – Specialist in Biomagnetism / Magnetic therapy
Patient nr 2
A - Personal information:
Female, 52 years, married, 4 kids, teacher
B –...
Case Study: Migraine Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy [English / Español]
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Case Study: Migraine Treatment – Biomagnetism and Magnetic Therapy (PhysioMG 815 from Astar)
By: Dr Graciela Kaminsky – Specialist in Biomagnetism / Magnetic therapy
Patient nr 1
A - Personal information:
Male, 33 years, married, 3 kids, farmer
B –...
Comparison of biostimulation and high power laser therapy
The article presents differences between the effects of low level and high power laser therapy.
Table of different therapeutic effects caused by biostimulation and high power laser therapy.
Low Level Laser Therapy
High Power Laser Therapy
improvement of microcirculation,
stimulation of angiogenesis,
increase in the nerve fiber...
Magnetotherapy – indications and contraindications
The article presents a set of indications and contraindications for the use of magnetotherapy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=os45Mq0B-LU
Magnetotherapy – influence
As a result of cellular changes resulting from the treatment, magnetotherapy shows:
analgesic effect
anti-inflammatory effect
anti-oedematous effect
stimulation of the circulatory system
Magnetotherapy – indications
delayed union of...
What is Radial Shock Wave Therapy (RSWT) ?
The radial shockwave or RSWT, that is Radial Shock Wave Therapy, is a therapy that has a remarkable success in many clinics and physiotherapy studies. It has its supporters and opponents but its effectiveness in some disorders is indisputable.
What is a shockwave and what...
Polaris HP – high power laser therapy unit
The article presents detailed description and application of the Polaris HP S high power laser therapy unit.
The Polaris HP S high power laser is a device with a peak power of 18 W that is emitted from two wavelengths of 808 and 980 nm....
How to perform shockwave therapy treatment on sportsman? Methodology .
The article presents the methodology of treatment with the use of shockwave therapy in the most common sports indications. Find out how to perform shockwave therapy treatment in sports medicine .
Overloading injuries of the tibialis anterior muscle
Transmitter: 15 mm - titanium.
Patient position:...
Comparison between TENS and EMS currents
Comparison between TENS and EMS currents:
Abbreviation for TENS:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation.
Abbreviation for EMS:
Electrical Muscle Stimulation.
Functioning of TENS:
Melzack and Wall’s gate control theory and increased production of endorphins in the CNS.
Functioning of EMS:
muscle contraction - maintenance of contraction - relaxation of muscle tension.
Type of impulses...
Microcurrents in the treatment of pressure ulcers
The article presents the action of microcurrents and the methodology for performing the treatment of pressure ulcers.
What are pressure ulcers?
The pressure ulcer, in its international definition, is a tissue lesion, with necrotic evolution, which affects the epidermis, the dermis and the subcutaneous layers, until...
