Though cervical spine disorders occur less frequently than lumbar spine problems, their course and final results may have severe implications for patients. Despite significant development in operative treatment of cervical spine; patients, if possible, choose conservative methods basing mainly on pharmacotherapy and rehabilitation (physiotherapy). A case report of non-operative treatment with use of selected techniques of manual therapy and physiotherapy is described. Achieved improvement allowed postponing the surgery, but we cannot exclude the necessity of operation in the future.
Background: Masticatory dysfunctions are a common problem in society today. Disorders such as clenching, bruxism can lead to a loosening of teeth in the jaw, abrasion of the tooth crowns, inflammatory changes, and ultimately degenerative changes in the temporo-mandibular joints.Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between masseter and temporalis anterior muscles activity and body posture.Material and Methods: In 20 subjects (20-35 years) the sEMG of the masseter and temporalis anterior muscles was measured twice during functional clenching: in casual posture and in posture with the head in retraction. The study was conducted using sEMG Tele-Myo (Noraxon). Results: The bioelectrical activity of the evaluated muscles was significantly higher in the casual posture than in retraction (p<0.05). Temporomandibular disorders appear not only due to facial muscle activity abnormalities, but also due to incorrect body posture, especially a head forward posture. The measurement was performed twice in a sitting position: in casual posture and in a posture with the head in retraction. Mean masseter activity during teeth clenching was statistically significant in retraction compared to the habitual position (p<0.05), both for the left and right side. There was also statistically significant activity in the temporalis muscles in retraction compared to the habitual position.Conclusion: The observed decreased activities in both the masseters and temporalis muscles suggest that masticatory system dysfunctions may not only be the result of dysfunction in the craniofacial region but also may be posture dependent.
Background. The aim of the study was to compare the distance between the shoulder blades and the spine, flexion and abduction of the shoulder joint and t mobility of the cervical spine in volleyball players and non-athletes. Material and methods. Forty-four male and female volleyball players and 25 non-athletes took a part in the investigation. All participants declared a lack of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunctions. The shoulder blade position and the cervical spine movement were measured with centimeter tape. The range of motion was measured using a standard goniometer was used . Results The values corresponding to the distance between the medial border of the scapula and the spine as well the flexion and abduction ranges of motion in the shoulder joint are comparable in both groups. Volleyball players were found to have a significantly greater range of flexion, extension and lateral flexion of cervical spine. No statistically significant differences were found in spinal rotation. Conclusions The greater range of flexion, extension and lateral flexion of the cervical spine may indicate the influence of volleyball training on the increase of cervical spine mobility. The functional relationship between the cervical spine and the shoulder girdle requires further investigation.
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Wstęp. Celem pracy było porównanie oddalenia łopatek od kręgosłupa, zakresu zgięcia i odwiedzenia stawu ramiennego i ruchomości odcinka szyjnego u osób trenujących i nietrenujących piłki siatkowej. Materiał i metody. Czterdziestu czterech siatkarzy i siatkarek oraz 25 osób nietrenujących zostało przebadanych. Wszyscy uczestnicy deklarowali brak dolegliwości bólowych i dysfunkcji ze strony narządu ruchu. Oddalenie łopatek od kręgosłupa i ruchomość odcinka szyjnego zostały zmierzone taśmą centymetrową. Do pomiaru zakresu ruchu stawu ramiennego posłużył goniometr. Wyniki. Oddalenie brzegu przyśrodkowego łopatek oraz zakres zgięcia i odwiedzenia w stawie ramiennym są porównywalne w obu grupach. Siatkarze mają istotnie większy zakres zgięcia, wyprostu i skłonów bocznych odcinka szyjnego. Nie zaobserwowano statystycznie istotnej różnicy w zakresie rotacji odcinka szyjnego. Wnioski. Większy zakres zgięcia, wyprostu i skłonów bocznych odcinka szyjnego może świadczyć o wpływie treningu siatkarskiego na zwiększenie ruchomości odcinka szyjnego kręgosłupa. Związek funkcjonalny odcinka szyjnego kręgosłupa i obręczy barkowej wymaga dalszych badań.
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