The Effectiveness of Postural Biofeedback in the Physical Therapy of Patients With Cervical Spondylosis

Autor: Monea Dan, Codruța Florina Bulduș, Hajnal Chelaru
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Studia Universitatis Babeş-Bolyai Educatio Artis Gymnasticae. 65:41-48
ISSN: 2065-9547
1453-4223
DOI: 10.24193/subbeag.65(4).29
Popis: "ABSTRACT. Background. The influence of biofeedback treatment with the help of the Global Postural System GPS 600 device combined with a physiotherapy program for the cervical spine proved to be beneficial. The presence of headaches and the sensitivity of the cervical spine given by arthrosis, require that the movements at this level must be done very carefully. Aim. The aim of this study is to prove the importance and benefits of biofeedback treatment using the Global Postural System GPS 600 combined with a physical therapy program in degenerative diseases of the cervical spine for adults involved in work activities that require maintaining a sitting position at the office Subjects. This study included 30 patients with the age between 28 to 59 years old, the mean age was 38 years. Methods. The methods used for evaluation were joint and muscle balance as well as the visual analogue scale of pain, and the evaluation data provided by the GPS 600 system. Results. At the end of the 14 days of biofeedback treatment and physical therapy program, all patients had a relief of symptoms and the alignment of the spine was significantly corrected. Conclusion. Biofeedback treatment using the Global Postural System GPS 600 combined with physical therapy is important in the recovery of degenerative diseases of the cervical spine both for the effect on the joints and for the general effect of postural balance."
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