Physiotherapy is one of the fastest growing branches of modern clinical medicine. The treatment uses natural means that are based on various forms of physical energy occurring in the human environment, such as movement, thermal, kinetic, mechanical, electrical, light and chemical stimuli. The methods used have been scientifically proven and significantly developed on that basis. Currently, further methods are being developed and improved, the aim of which is to act quickly and precisely.
Musculoskeletal disorders are one of the most widespread health problems in Europe and a reason why all forms of physical activity are reduced. They affect a large part of the population and can even cause permanent inability to work. The cause of the ailments may be an injury, e.g. during sports or a degenerative disease.
However, regardless of the cause of the symptoms, physiotherapy is a key element of the treatment process. Its aim is to develop, maintain and restore maximum motor and functional abilities, as well as reduce pain.
In modern physiotherapy, more and more attention is paid to an individual approach to the patient, which allows the selection of the best and most effective therapeutic strategies.
In the therapeutic process, in addition to manual therapy, massage and individually selected exercises, modern physiotherapeutic methods are used, such as a shock wave or high-energy laser.
The shock wave is especially recommended in the case of chronic inflammation, injuries of tendons and ligaments or other pain syndromes (e.g. painful shoulder syndrome). The use of this method causes an analgesic effect, accelerates the healing process and stimulates the production of collagen. At the treatment site, muscle tension is reduced, pain is reduced and swelling is reduced.
High Intensity Laser (HIL) is the most modern tool for analgesic therapy, biostimulation and accelerating the regeneration of the body. It enables non-invasive and quick treatment of pain, inflammation and degeneration occurring in various areas of the body. High-energy laser therapy is very effective because it uses light with a carefully selected wavelength and power – thanks to this, the optimal proportions between the absorption and penetration of the beam penetrating the body are achieved, as well as the local temperature increase in the area being prepared. The monochromaticity and coherence of the laser light allows for precise energy dosing and direct action in place of pain. High power allows for very deep penetration of laser light, ensuring proper processing of even deeply located structures. Unlike many other physical treatments, high-energy laser therapy can also be performed in acute conditions.
Indications for high energy therapy include: pain in the tarsus bones (metatarsalgia), back pain (dorsalgia), lumbosacral pain, cervical pain, Osgood-Schlatter disease, jumper’s knee, tennis / golfer’s elbow, heel spur, Dupuytren contracture edema reduction, knee sprain, ankle sprain, contusion, bursitis, tenosynovitis, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, painful shoulder syndrome, subacromial tightness syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, tarsal canal syndrome, anterior tibial syndrome , muscle overload syndrome, degeneration of the hand joints, degeneration of the hip joint and degeneration of the knee joint.
The list of contraindications to the procedure includes: procedures in the eye area, neoplastic diseases, patients with cochlear implants, irradiation of endocrine glands, blood coagulation disorders or anticoagulant treatment, long-term use of corticosteroids, serious systemic diseases (uncontrolled diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus), fever, epilepsy , pregnancy, metal parts or tattoos in the treatment area, and sensory disturbances in the treatment area.
The high-energy laser treatment is short – it lasts a few minutes and pleasant – there is a feeling of warmth. In order to protect the eyes during the procedure, the patient and the therapist wear special protective glasses. Most patients feel a great deal of relief after the first treatment!
Modern physiotherapy offers patients a wide range of possible actions that quickly and effectively relieve pain and accelerate tissue regeneration. An individual approach to each patient allows the physiotherapist to act precisely and effectively in restoring patients’ health.
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