A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
This is the presentation which was delivered to third year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Nepal. Different schools of thoughts in manual therapy are the part of curriculum for the undergraduate students at KUSMS.
Muscle energy technique, a manual therapy technique with a long term history and 8 variations which can be used in various condition to treat muscle as well as joints. This slide show consists of detailed history, variations/types and summary of MET in detail.
A type of manual therapy in which the muscle or the joint is altered and placed in a position of comfort for certain duration after which the pain disappears completely or gets reduced. this slide show explains about the principles, mechanism and Phases of PRT
This is the presentation which was delivered to third year Bachelor of Physiotherapy students at Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences (KUSMS), Dhulikhel, Nepal. Different schools of thoughts in manual therapy are the part of curriculum for the undergraduate students at KUSMS.
Muscle energy technique, a manual therapy technique with a long term history and 8 variations which can be used in various condition to treat muscle as well as joints. This slide show consists of detailed history, variations/types and summary of MET in detail.
Myofascial release refers to the manual
technique for stretching the fascia and
releasing bonds between fascia and
Lintegument, musles,and bones, with the goal of
eliminating pain, increasing range of motion
and balancing the body.
Cyriax, a manual therapy technique, used to treat the soft tissue related pain. invented by James Cyriax who also coined the term "orthopedic medicine". There are various techniques described by Cyriax under the concept which are; infiltration, deep friction massage, manipulation and traction.
this slideshow describes about the hip joint anatomy, biomechanics and its pathomechanics along with angles of hip joint. the slide show also briefs about the pelvic femoral rhythm in daily activities
Introduction to muscle energy techniques (METs)Fared Alkordi
The use of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) to reduce muscle pain and improve muscle length. Types, physiological mechanisms and practical techniques in clinical settings.
Gait training Physiotherapy perspective.pptxSusan Jose
do you know what is gait?
lets know more this presentation.
can physiotherapist help you with your walking abilities. click on the above slide to know more.
Postural deviations of spine by Dr. NidhiNidhiVedawala
Types of Postural deviation ,Spinal deviation -Lordosis,Forward head posture,Sway back,Flat back,Kyphosis and Scoliosis....Each deformity's causes and correction...Physiotherapy Treatment.
this is a slide show which gives in brief about anatomy and detailed description about biomechanics as well as pathomechanics of shoulder joint. various rhythms of shoulder complex are discussed as well along with the stability factors
Myofascial release refers to the manual
technique for stretching the fascia and
releasing bonds between fascia and
Lintegument, musles,and bones, with the goal of
eliminating pain, increasing range of motion
and balancing the body.
Cyriax, a manual therapy technique, used to treat the soft tissue related pain. invented by James Cyriax who also coined the term "orthopedic medicine". There are various techniques described by Cyriax under the concept which are; infiltration, deep friction massage, manipulation and traction.
this slideshow describes about the hip joint anatomy, biomechanics and its pathomechanics along with angles of hip joint. the slide show also briefs about the pelvic femoral rhythm in daily activities
Introduction to muscle energy techniques (METs)Fared Alkordi
The use of Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) to reduce muscle pain and improve muscle length. Types, physiological mechanisms and practical techniques in clinical settings.
Gait training Physiotherapy perspective.pptxSusan Jose
do you know what is gait?
lets know more this presentation.
can physiotherapist help you with your walking abilities. click on the above slide to know more.
Postural deviations of spine by Dr. NidhiNidhiVedawala
Types of Postural deviation ,Spinal deviation -Lordosis,Forward head posture,Sway back,Flat back,Kyphosis and Scoliosis....Each deformity's causes and correction...Physiotherapy Treatment.
this is a slide show which gives in brief about anatomy and detailed description about biomechanics as well as pathomechanics of shoulder joint. various rhythms of shoulder complex are discussed as well along with the stability factors
Abdominal Exercises: A Review Study For Training Prescriptioninventionjournals
The abdominal muscles are composed of four muscles that must be trained in the same way as the other muscles of the body.This mucular group are very important for postural control in exercises and prevention of low back pain. The objective of this study was to review some questions about abdominal exercises and their practical application, helping the work of the professional training prescription.We used articles in the database: Scielo, Pubmed and SciencDirect resulting in a total of 24 articles used to produce this paper. Knowledge of the issues related to the Electromyographic Activity; stabilisation exercises and abdominal therapeutic exercises is of fundamental importance for professionals working with human movement.
The HAPI 'Hip Arthroscopy Pre-habilitation Intervention' Study : Does pre-habilitation affect outcomes in patients undergoing hip arthroscopy for femoro-acetabular impingement?
Patient exercise guide document
Practicing good posture can make a big different in your health, well-being, mood and your appearance. Learn More how Good posture affects both your physical body as well as your emotional and mental well-being. For more health Tips, Visit at http://gisurgery.info
do erectile disorder sporting activities help?
muscular tissues, specially those important in retaining an erection, once in a while lose tone and electricity. as a end result, sports can assist to opposite erectile dysfunction (ed).
reasons and hazard elements for ed encompass:
obesity cardiovascular ailment metabolic syndrome prostate most cancers stroke low ranges of bodily activity smoking alcohol use.
docs can also prescribe phosphodiesterase type five inhibitors, including viagra, for ed. life-style modifications, which include exercise and weight loss, are also effective in treating ed.
exercisin. Ayurvedic Male Enhancement Products vs. different treatments.
treating the purpose of ed could have long-lasting outcomes, while medicinal drug handiest offers temporary remedy. additionally, some people find medicinal drug to be useless.
once in a while, mental factors are chargeable for ed. in those cases, a person can gain from sorts of talking therapy.
what types of workout can help?
sports that make stronger the muscle tissue of the pelvic floor can benefit humans with ed.
the pelvic floor muscle tissue are key in sustaining blood drift to the penis and maintaining erections.
the muscle tissues do that by way of putting stress at the penile veins. the stress prevents blood from leaving the location, making an erection feasible.
kegel sports to attempt.
pelvic floor sporting events, or kegels, are the maximum beneficial for ed.
these exercises target the muscle groups at the bottom of the pelvis, and specially one called the pubococcygeus. this loops from the pubic bone to the tailbone and helps the pelvic organs.
while this muscle weakens, it's miles unable to save you blood from flowing out of the erect penis.
acting pelvic ground sports will enhance and improve tone inside the pubococcygeus. it could take four–6 weeks earlier than a person notices a distinction in erections.
1. activating pelvic ground muscle tissue.
this workout is simple however essential. it teaches someone to set off their pelvic ground muscular tissues.
lie down with the knees bent, the toes flat at the ground, and the hands with the aid of the sides. exhale and squeeze the pelvic floor muscle mass for a be counted of 3. inhale and launch for a be counted of three. take time figuring out the right group of muscle tissue — those at the lowest of the pelvis. it is able to be clean to by accident settlement different muscles as an alternative, particularly those of the stomach, buttocks, or legs.
2. sitting pelvic ground
BALANCE
BALANCE SYSTEM
TYPES OF BALANCE
MECHANISM
CORRELATION
BALANCE TRAINING
MANAGEMENT
STRATEGIES
PHYSIOTHERAPY INTERVENTION
BALANCE TRAINING IN ELDERLY
OUTCOME MEASURES
Detailed explanation about balance and balance training.
Balance refers to an individuals ability to maintain their line of gravity within their Base of support (BOS). It can also be described as the ability to maintain equilibrium, where equilibrium can be defined as any condition in which all acting forces are cancelled by each other resulting in a stable balanced system.
BALANCE SYSTEMS:
The following systems provides input regarding the body's equilibrium and thus maintains balance.
Somatosensory / Proprioceptive System
Vestibular System
Visual System
The Central Nervous System receives feedback about the body orientation from these three main sensory systems and integrates this sensory feedback and subsequently generates a corrective, stabilizing torque by selectively activating muscles. In normal condition, healthy subjects rely 70% on somatosensory information and 20% Vestibular & 10% on Vision on firm surface but change to 60% vestibular information, 30% Vision & 10% somatosensory on unstable surface.
SOMATOSENSORY SYSTEM:
Proprioceptive information from spino-cerebellar pathways, processed unconsciously in the cerebellum, are required to control postural balance. Proprioceptive information has the shortest time delays, with monosynaptic pathways that can process information as quickly as 40–50 ms and hence the major contributor for postural control in normal conditions.
VESTIBULAR SYSTEM:
The vestibular system generates compensatory responses to head motion via:
Postural responses (Vestibulo-Spinal Reflex) - keep the body upright and prevent falls when the body is unexpectedly knocked off balance.
Ocular-motor responses (Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex) - allows the eyes to remain steadily focused while the head is in motion.
Visceral responses (Vestibulo-Colic Reflex) - help keep the head and neck centred, steady, and upright on the shoulders.
VISUAL SYSTEM:
For non-impaired individuals, under normal conditions the contribution of visual system to postural control is partially redundant as the visual information has longer time delays as long as 150-200 ms.
Friedrich et al. observed that adults with visual disorders were able to adapt peripheral, vestibular, somatosensory perception and cerebellar processing to compensate for their visual information deficit and to provide good postural control.
In addition, Peterka found that adults with bilateral vestibular deficits can enhance their visual and proprioceptive information even more than healthy adults in order to reach effective postural stability.
The influence of moving visual fields on postural stability depends on the characteristics of the visual environment, and of the support surface, including the size of the base of support, its rigidity or compliance.
TYPES OF BALANCE:
Balance can be classified in to :
Static Balance:
Dynamic Balance
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Global launch of the Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index 2nd wave – alongside...ILC- UK
The Healthy Ageing and Prevention Index is an online tool created by ILC that ranks countries on six metrics including, life span, health span, work span, income, environmental performance, and happiness. The Index helps us understand how well countries have adapted to longevity and inform decision makers on what must be done to maximise the economic benefits that comes with living well for longer.
Alongside the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva on 28 May 2024, we launched the second version of our Index, allowing us to track progress and give new insights into what needs to be done to keep populations healthier for longer.
The speakers included:
Professor Orazio Schillaci, Minister of Health, Italy
Dr Hans Groth, Chairman of the Board, World Demographic & Ageing Forum
Professor Ilona Kickbusch, Founder and Chair, Global Health Centre, Geneva Graduate Institute and co-chair, World Health Summit Council
Dr Natasha Azzopardi Muscat, Director, Country Health Policies and Systems Division, World Health Organisation EURO
Dr Marta Lomazzi, Executive Manager, World Federation of Public Health Associations
Dr Shyam Bishen, Head, Centre for Health and Healthcare and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum
Dr Karin Tegmark Wisell, Director General, Public Health Agency of Sweden
Telehealth Psychology Building Trust with Clients.pptxThe Harvest Clinic
Telehealth psychology is a digital approach that offers psychological services and mental health care to clients remotely, using technologies like video conferencing, phone calls, text messaging, and mobile apps for communication.
Medical Technology Tackles New Health Care Demand - Research Report - March 2...pchutichetpong
M Capital Group (“MCG”) predicts that with, against, despite, and even without the global pandemic, the medical technology (MedTech) industry shows signs of continuous healthy growth, driven by smaller, faster, and cheaper devices, growing demand for home-based applications, technological innovation, strategic acquisitions, investments, and SPAC listings. MCG predicts that this should reflects itself in annual growth of over 6%, well beyond 2028.
According to Chris Mouchabhani, Managing Partner at M Capital Group, “Despite all economic scenarios that one may consider, beyond overall economic shocks, medical technology should remain one of the most promising and robust sectors over the short to medium term and well beyond 2028.”
There is a movement towards home-based care for the elderly, next generation scanning and MRI devices, wearable technology, artificial intelligence incorporation, and online connectivity. Experts also see a focus on predictive, preventive, personalized, participatory, and precision medicine, with rising levels of integration of home care and technological innovation.
The average cost of treatment has been rising across the board, creating additional financial burdens to governments, healthcare providers and insurance companies. According to MCG, cost-per-inpatient-stay in the United States alone rose on average annually by over 13% between 2014 to 2021, leading MedTech to focus research efforts on optimized medical equipment at lower price points, whilst emphasizing portability and ease of use. Namely, 46% of the 1,008 medical technology companies in the 2021 MedTech Innovator (“MTI”) database are focusing on prevention, wellness, detection, or diagnosis, signaling a clear push for preventive care to also tackle costs.
In addition, there has also been a lasting impact on consumer and medical demand for home care, supported by the pandemic. Lockdowns, closure of care facilities, and healthcare systems subjected to capacity pressure, accelerated demand away from traditional inpatient care. Now, outpatient care solutions are driving industry production, with nearly 70% of recent diagnostics start-up companies producing products in areas such as ambulatory clinics, at-home care, and self-administered diagnostics.
CHAPTER 1 SEMESTER V - ROLE OF PEADIATRIC NURSE.pdfSachin Sharma
Pediatric nurses play a vital role in the health and well-being of children. Their responsibilities are wide-ranging, and their objectives can be categorized into several key areas:
1. Direct Patient Care:
Objective: Provide comprehensive and compassionate care to infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings (hospitals, clinics, etc.).
This includes tasks like:
Monitoring vital signs and physical condition.
Administering medications and treatments.
Performing procedures as directed by doctors.
Assisting with daily living activities (bathing, feeding).
Providing emotional support and pain management.
2. Health Promotion and Education:
Objective: Promote healthy behaviors and educate children, families, and communities about preventive healthcare.
This includes tasks like:
Administering vaccinations.
Providing education on nutrition, hygiene, and development.
Offering breastfeeding and childbirth support.
Counseling families on safety and injury prevention.
3. Collaboration and Advocacy:
Objective: Collaborate effectively with doctors, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care for children.
Objective: Advocate for the rights and best interests of their patients, especially when children cannot speak for themselves.
This includes tasks like:
Communicating effectively with healthcare teams.
Identifying and addressing potential risks to child welfare.
Educating families about their child's condition and treatment options.
4. Professional Development and Research:
Objective: Stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in pediatric healthcare through continuing education and research.
Objective: Contribute to improving the quality of care for children by participating in research initiatives.
This includes tasks like:
Attending workshops and conferences on pediatric nursing.
Participating in clinical trials related to child health.
Implementing evidence-based practices into their daily routines.
By fulfilling these objectives, pediatric nurses play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal health and well-being of children throughout all stages of their development.
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing tool, holds immense potential to reshape medicine, agriculture, and our understanding of life. But like any powerful tool, it comes with ethical considerations.
Unveiling CRISPR: This naturally occurring bacterial defense system (crRNA & Cas9 protein) fights viruses. Scientists repurposed it for precise gene editing (correction, deletion, insertion) by targeting specific DNA sequences.
The Promise: CRISPR offers exciting possibilities:
Gene Therapy: Correcting genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Agriculture: Engineering crops resistant to pests and harsh environments.
Research: Studying gene function to unlock new knowledge.
The Peril: Ethical concerns demand attention:
Off-target Effects: Unintended DNA edits can have unforeseen consequences.
Eugenics: Misusing CRISPR for designer babies raises social and ethical questions.
Equity: High costs could limit access to this potentially life-saving technology.
The Path Forward: Responsible development is crucial:
International Collaboration: Clear guidelines are needed for research and human trials.
Public Education: Open discussions ensure informed decisions about CRISPR.
Prioritize Safety and Ethics: Safety and ethical principles must be paramount.
CRISPR offers a powerful tool for a better future, but responsible development and addressing ethical concerns are essential. By prioritizing safety, fostering open dialogue, and ensuring equitable access, we can harness CRISPR's power for the benefit of all. (2998 characters)
3. Developed by Joseph Pilates .
Definition: It is a system of exercises using special
apparatus designed to improve physical strength,
flexibility and posture and to enhance mental awareness.
It is a form of exercise which concentrates on
strengthening the body with an emphasis on core
strength.
4. It is based on the method of ‘Contrology’
Contrology is a complete co-ordination of body, mind and
spirit. It developes the body uniformly, corrects wrong
posture, restores physical vitality, investigates the mind
and elevates the spirit.
5. 1. Completely co-ordinate the body, mind and spirit.
2. Achieve the natural inner rhythm associated with all
subconscious activities.
3. Apply the natural laws of life to every day living
6. From the three higher principles Isacowitz identified 10 movement principles that
form a foundation of BASI ( Body Arts and Science International) pilates method.
I. Awareness
II. Balance
III. Breath
IV. Concentration
V. Centre
VI. Control
VII. Efficiency
VIII. Flow
IX. Precision
X. Harmony
7. 1. AWARENESS
Change cannot occur without awareness.
Awareness of posture, incorrect movements.
2. BALANCE
Stability and Mobility.
Necessary to carry out tasks.
3.BREATH
Oxygenates the blood, Releases toxins, Improves circulation,
Calms the mind and body. Increases concentration, Provides a
rhythm for movement
8. 4.CONCENTRATION
Bridge between awareness and movement.
Provides more accurate movement.
Maintaining correct alignment and stabilization during exercise.
5.CENTER
Place in the body where ones center of gravity is located.
In pilates CENTER means CORE also termed as Powerhouse for
movement.
6. CONTROL
Mind control over muscles.
Precise neuromuscular control of appropriate muscles to achieve a
particular movement.
9. 7. EFFICIENCY
Conservation of energy and use only the necessary muscles to achieve the
functional task.
8.FLOW.
Involvement of whole body and mind. Every action is produced from the
previous action.
Physiologically- The immaculate timing of muscle recruitment. (muscle
firing or muscle activation sequence)
9.PRECISION
Exact manner in which an action is executed.
10.HARMONY
The way in which one interprets and integrates all principles into the
practice of pilates.
10. Focuses on the centre or core muscles.
Pilates exercise emphasizes on both stability and
mobility.
Includes both closed-kinetic-chain and open-kinetic-
chain exercises.
Muscles works statically and dynamically (both
concentric and eccentric contractions)
Functional exercises.
11. Importance on breathing appropriately.
Adaptable for different patientpopulation.
It is a mind body form of conditioning.
12. 1) Spring Tension
2) Mat
3) Reformers
4) Cadillac
5) Wunda chair (Combo Chair)
6) Ladder Barrel
18. Unstable Blood pressure
Herniated disk
Severe Osteoporosis
Thrombophilia
Spinal stenosis
Hip or knee replacement surgery
19.
20. PELVIS
1. Pelvic curl
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals, hamstrings, and gluteus maximus.
Objectives: Mobilization of the spine and pelvic region, spinal articulation,
hamstring control, pelvic lumbar stabilization, and recruitment and cocontraction
of the core muscles
21. 2) SINGLE-LEG LIFTS
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals and hip flexors
Objectives: Lumbo-pelvic stabilization, hip joint dissociation, and abdominal and
hip flexor control
22. ABDOMIN
3) SUPINE SPINE TWIST
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals (emphasis on obliques)
Objectives: Spinal rotation, abdominal control with oblique emphasis, and pelvic
lumbar stabilization
24. 5.1) PRE-HUNDRED PREP (LEVELS 1, 2, 3)
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals (emphasis on TrA)
Objectives: Abdominal strength, trunk stabilization, and lumbo-pelvic control
Level 1 (No Load on Lumbar Spine): Lie supine with the knees bent, feet on the mat parallel
to each other approxi-mately hip distance apart, with the arms straight at the sides just hovering off
the mat with palms down, and the pelvis in a neutral position (if tolerated andappropriate). Set the
core and then pump the arms up and down in a smallmovement, exhaling for five pumps and inhaling
for five pumps. Repeat upto 10 cycles.
Level 2 (Partial Load on Lumbar Spine): The starting position is the same as for level 1.
Exhale to lift one leg to the tabletop position, then inhale and hold the position Pump thearms up and
down for five breath cycles, as in level 1, then switch sides.
Level 3 (Increased Load on Lumbar Spine and Rectus Abdominis, and the
Obliques Are Active) : Starting position is the same as for level 1. Exhale to lift one leg into the
tabletop position. Inhale while holding the position. Exhale to bring the opposite leg to the tabletop
position, ensuring that the neutral position can be maintained and there is no doming of the abdomen
.If either happens, return to level 2 until the correct form can be achieved. Pump the arms up and
down for 10 breath cycles as in level 1 and 2 (or less if unable to perform 10 cyclescorrectly).
25.
26. 5. 2) HUNDRED PREP
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals
Objectives: Abdominal strength, trunk stabilization, and lumbo-pelvic control with
an open-chain load
28. BACK
7) BASIC BACK EXTENSION
Primary Muscles Involved: Back extensors and abdominals
Objectives: Strengthen back extensors, develop abdominal and scapular control,
and cocontract core muscles
29. 8) SPHINX (PREP FOR SWAN DIVE PREP)
Primary Muscles Involved: Back extensors, deep neck flexors, lower trapezius, and
serratus anterior
Objectives: To retrain coactivation of the upper core (DNF, LT, and serratus
anterior) and strengthen back extensors of the cervical and thoracic region.
30. 9) GOALPOST (PREP FOR SWAN DIVE PREP)
Primary Muscles Involved: Back extensors, deep neck flexors,and lower trapezius.
Objectives: Retrain the upper core muscles and strengthen the back extensors.
31. 10) SWIMMING
Primary Muscles Involved: Back extensors and hip extensors
Objectives: Back extensor strength, hip extensor strength, trunk stabilization, and
cross-pattern coordination
32. 1) BOTTOM LIFT
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and back
extensors.
Objectives: Mobilization of the spine and pelvic region, spinal articulation,
hamstring control, hip extensor strength, pelvic and lumbar stabilization, and
recruitment and co-contraction of the core muscles.
33. 2) BOTTOM LIFT WITH EXTENSION
Primary Muscles Involved: Abdominals, hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and back
extensors
Objectives: Mobilization of the spine and pelvic region, spinal articulation,
hamstring strength and control, hip extensor strength, pelvic and lumbar
stabilization, and recruitment and cocontraction of the core muscles
34. 3) SUPINE ARM EXTENSION/ADDUCTION
Primary Muscles Involved: Latissimus dorsi
Objectives: Strengthening of shoulder extensors and develop trunk and scapular
stabilization and scapulohumeral rhythm.
EXTENSION
ADDUCTION
35. TRICEPS
Objective: Scapular stabilization.
• PEC- MAJOR AND MINOR
• OBJECTIVE: Shoulder
adductors
37. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
Feasibility and Efficacy of
Mat Pilates on People with
Mild-to-Moderate Parkinson's
Disease: A Preliminary Study
Objective: Balance( static and
dynamic), ROM, QOL
The participants carried out a
Mat Pilates program twice a
week for 12 weeks. Pilate
included spine twist, half roll
back, swimming, swan and
supermen exercises 3 to 5
repetation each.
Mat Pilates is feasible and m
ay be a beneficial rehabilitati
on strategy to improve fitnes
s and quality of life in people
with mild to moderate Parkin
son’s disease.
38. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
Effects of Pilates exercise on
balance in stroke: A
systematic review
Studies that involved Pilate’s
therapeutic exercise were
included. Any other exercises
combined with Pilates were
also included, excluding
studies when the modalities
are combined. RCT AND
Clinical trails were included.
Pilates exercise showed
significant changes in the
studies taken into account.
39.
40. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
Effects of 8 weeks of mat-
based Pilates exercise on gait
in chronic stroke patients
8-week program of Pilates
exercise on gait in chronic
hemiplegia patient
3-D motion analysis with 8
infrared cameras was
performed
An 8-week program of Pilates
exercise had a positive
influence on improving the
gait ability of poststroke
patients, and the
intervention could be applied
to poststroke patients with
various levels of physical
disability by adjusting the
intensity of training
41.
42. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
Effect of Eight-Week Selected
Exercises on Strength, Range
of Motion (RoM) and Quality
of Life (QoL) in Patients with
GBS
Quasi-experimental research
with single group pretest-
posttest design. Four cases of
patients with Guillen-Barré
syndrome (girls and boys
aged 6 to 18) were
purposefully selected and
assigned to one group as the
sample of the study. Before
and after eight-week selected
exercises (exercises with
theraband and physioball),
the strength, RoM, and QoL
were measured using manual
dynamometer, manual
goniometer.
This study showed that
selected exercises (exercises
with theraband and
physioball), have led to
significant improvement in
strength, RoM and QoL in
children suffering Guillen-
Barré Syndrome, so it can be
recommended for patients
with Guillen-Barré
Syndrome.
43. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
Pilates exercise improves the
clinical and immunological
profiles of patients with
human T-cell lymphotropic
virus 1 associated
myelopathy: A pilot study
Eight patients with ages
ranging from 39 to 70 years
old (2 males and 6 females), 2
wheelchair users and 6 with
compromised gait, were
evaluated. The patients were
submitted to 20 Pilates
sessions for 10 weeks.
OBJECTIVE: Pain levels ,
spasticity, motor strength,
balance, mobility, functional
capacity, quality of life
Favouring positive results in :
the decrease in pain,
improvements in the quality
of life, trunk balance in
wheelchair users, mobility
and static and dynamic
balance of patients with
impaired gait.
44. TITLE METHOD CONCLUSION
The Effect of a Selective
Pilates Program on
Functional Balance and
Falling Risk in Patients with
Parkinson’s Disease
EG- Pilates
CG- walking program
10 minutes of warm-up
exercises, continued with 45
minutes of taking 10 selected
Pilates exercise (standing
side reach, bow and arrow,
one leg stretch, oblique curl
up, knee fold scissors, knee
opening, shoulder bridge,
diamond press, prone leg
pull, torpedo) with the
purpose of increasing the
strength of body core muscles
and lower limb joints’ range
of motion and finished with 5
minutes
Given that Pilate’s exercises
involve both musculoskeletal
system and nervous system,
can be an effective
intervention to improving
balance and reducing falling
risk, especially in people with
postural control disabilities.