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Qi, Yanxin, ShuXin Zhang, Mi Zhang, et al. "Effects of Physical Stimulation in the Field of Oral Health." Scanning 2021 (April 7, 2021): 1–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5517567.
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Physical stimulation has been widely used in clinical medicine and healthcare due to its noninvasiveness. The main applications of physical stimulation in the oral cavity include laser, ultrasound, magnetic field, and vibration, which have photothermal, cavitation, magnetocaloric, and mechanical effects, respectively. In addition, the above four stimulations with their unique biological effects, which can play a role at the gene, protein, and cell levels, can provide new methods for the treatment and prevention of common oral diseases. These four physical stimulations have been used as important auxiliary treatment methods in the field of orthodontics, implants, periodontal, dental pulp, maxillofacial surgery, and oral mucosa. This paper systematically describes the application of physical stimulation as a therapeutic method in the field of stomatology to provide guidance for clinicians. In addition, some applications of physical stimulation in specific directions are still at the research stage, and the specific mechanism has not been fully elucidated. To encourage further research on the oral applications of physical stimulation, we elaborate the research results and development history of various physical stimuli in the field of oral health.
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Cvecka, Jan, Veronika Tirpakova, Milan Sedliak, Helmut Kern, Winfried Mayr, and Dušan Hamar. "Physical activity in elderly." European Journal of Translational Myology 25, no. 4 (2015): 249. http://dx.doi.org/10.4081/ejtm.2015.5280.
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Aging is a multifactorial irreversible process associated with significant decline in muscle mass and neuromuscular functions. One of the most efficient methods to counteract age-related changes in muscle mass and function is physical exercise. An alternative effective intervention to improve muscle structure and performance is electrical stimulation. In the present work we present the positive effects of physical activity in elderly and a study where the effects of a 8-week period of functional electrical stimulation and strength training with proprioceptive stimulation in elderly are compared.
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Romadhon, Aditya Johan. "Stimulasi Magnetik Lebih Meningkatkan Kemampuan Fungsional pada Pasien Nyeri Punggung Bawah Dibanding Stimulasi Elektris." Jurnal Keterapian Fisik 5, no. 1 (2020): 21–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.37341/jkf.v5i1.169.
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AbstractIntroduction : A long with the development of physical agents modalities, there are many recent modalities that has many beneficial for physical therapy practice, generally physical agents modalities are suit for musculoskeletal cases, one of beneficial effect for musculoskeletal case is maintaining of muscle’s physiology, electrical stimulations are familiar modalities we find in physiotherapy practice, this modality is use to inhibit pain signal and produce muscle contraction. Recently a new physical agent modality such as magnetic stimulation also has smiliar effect such as electrical stimulations, however there are less evidence to compare magnetic and electrical stimulation for musculoskeletal problems. Objective : Purpose of this study to compare magnetic and electrical stimulation effect for reducing pain and improve functional activity in low back pain patients. Methods : 60 low back pain patients recruited as subjects, devided into two groups, Group 1 given magnetic stimulation and Group 2 given electrical stimulation, after four mounth intervention two days in every weeks, pain index and functional activity measured with Oswestry instrument. Result : After 4 mounth intervention we find reducing pain index and improvement of functional activity in two groups, Group 1 the Oswestry score is 0.2 ± 0.08, while Group 2 the Oswestry score is 0.3 ± 0.05, based on the result we analyzed with Wilcoxon test, we find significant different between two groups, the significant value is 0.001 (p<0.05). Conclussion : magnetic stimulation is more effective to reduce pain index and improve functional activity by using Oswestry instrument than electrical stimulation.
 Keyword : Magnetic, Electrical, Stimulation, C fiber, A delta fiber
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Dubrovin, V., K. Panychuk, K. Rohovska, and Y. Tarasova. "Software implementation of audiovisual brain stimulation methods." Bionics of Intelligence 1, no. 100 (2024): 65–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.30837/bi.2024.1(100).09.
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Audiovisual brain stimulation, as a modern approach to influencing neurophysiological processes, has great potential for improving mental and physical health, as well as diagnosing and treating various disorders. The use of Fourier transforms and Wavelet transforms allows analyzing signals from electroencephalograms and electrocardiograms and creating effective light and audio stimuli. The available studies confirming the importance of human bioelectrical activity and methods of its processing in the implementation of audiovisual stimulation for the treatment of various diseases in adults and children are considered. The approach to the software implementation of audiovisual brain stimulation methods and the results of its development are presented. Software testing has demonstrated a positive effect of light and audio stimuli on the majority of the study participants. This indicates the importance and prospects for further research in this area.
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جبر, Nasma Adnan, Aiyah Sabah نوري, Emad Eyad حسين, and Maha Adnan جبر. "A Review of Treatment Methods Using Electrical Stimulation." Journal of medical and pharmaceutical sciences 6, no. 6 (2022): 1–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.26389/ajsrp.b040922.
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This article deals with a theoretical study of methods of electrical stimulation therapy which is one of the physical therapy used to treat pain and increase the strength of the weak muscle where the treatment is done by connecting electrodes to the patient which in turn deliver electrical impulses through nerve paths at specific intervals. Also, the relationship between methods of electrical stimulation and types of electric current has been shown in this review, Stimulation methods were divided according to the type of current used where continuous current is used in the case of galvanic with high frequency and low current. Methods (Trabert, Leduc, Faradic, H-wave, Micro-current) use the pulse current with a frequency not exceeding 1000 Hz, while methods like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Four-pole interfering, Two-pole interfering, Isoplaner interfering, Neuromuscular, dipole interfering, diadynamic use alternating current with a frequency between (3600 Hz - 10000 Hz) and the value of the current is between (50 mA - 140 mA). The most important effect or use of electrical stimulation is to reduce pain (Analgesic effect), as well as, 2-pole and 4-pole interference effect on myorelaxation and spasmolytic. Finally, there are many studies that show that there are no long-term side effects of electrical stimulation, only some temporary effects resulting from the misuse of electrodes for the stimulation device or resulting from the use of high currents.
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Kondratieva, T. N., and N. A. Kutalova. "Application of modern physical methods in treatment and rehabilitation of patients after stroke." Medsestra (Nurse), no. 9 (September 20, 2023): 20–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/med-05-2309-03.
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The article is devoted to an actual problem — the factors that ensure the quality of medical care, the description of the electrical stimulation procedure, the issues of conducting rehabilitation measures after a stroke.
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Holsheimer, Jan, and Johannes J. Struijk. "Improvement of methods in spinal cord stimulation." International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 11, no. 4 (1988): 409. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00004356-198812000-00020.
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Shi, Qingyuan. "Some Electrical Stimulation Methods for Articular Cartilage Regeneration." Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology 36 (March 21, 2023): 1415–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/hset.v36i.6262.
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Bioelectrical signals can regulate a wide range of cellular activities in living organisms, including division, differentiation, etc. The physiological properties of stem cell cells are regulated by artificial input of electrical stimuli, including electric and electromagnetic fields, to promote cartilage repair by inducing stem cell cellular differentiation toward cartilage. Electrical stimulation (ES) stimulates cartilage regeneration at the cellular level through three mechanisms: intricate interactions of the physical environment, growth factors (GFs), and signal transduction cascades. The relevant ways in which bioelectrical stimulation regulates cellular function are the subject of this review. The non-invasive nature of this and the fact that it is not dependent on exogenous growth factors offer great promise for the clinical application of ES. However, the precise mechanisms underlying how ES interacts with cells are not well understood and need a lot more investigation. Similarly, there is a certain variability in the means and parameters of ES in in vivo and in vitro experiments, which poses a great challenge for clinical applications. Here some feasible means of ES and specific ES parameters to provide ideas for subsequent clinical applications are reviewed.
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Zaree, Masoome. "Multisensory Stimulation in Dementia." Function and Disability Journal 3, no. 1 (2020): 123–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.32598/fdj.3.19.
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Background & Objectives: Dementia is a prevalent disorder around the world. However, its chronic and progressive nature mostly affects physical and psychosocial characteristics and public healthcare. Recently, multisensory interventions have been used in people with dementia as one of the nonpharmacological treatment methods. This narrative review intends to explain multisensory stimulation programs or Snoezelen for those affected with dementia. Methods: Keywords such as “sensory-based intervention”, “sensory stimulation”, “sensory processing”, “Snoezelen”, “sensory modulation”, and “dementia” were used in Scopus and PubMed databases with a sensitive search strategy in the articles published between 2000 and 2020. Results: The initial search retrieved 255 articles. After reviewing and rejecting some duplicates, 65 studies remained in the field of multisensory interventions in dementia. However, only 8 articles fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Conclusion: Multisensory stimulations in dementia can be used as an adjunctive strategy alongside other therapies. Sensory diets can be applied in common home environments. For this purpose, it is better to use Dunn’s sensory processing model. So, along with individual components, context and occupations are also considered.
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Latysheva, V. Ya, E. L. Mazanik, L. A. Lemeshkov, and Khulaidi Mohamed Al. "REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH PHYSICAL FACTORS CENTRAL PARESES." Health and Ecology Issues, no. 1 (March 28, 2005): 51–57. http://dx.doi.org/10.51523/2708-6011.2005-2-1-10.
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The paper presents technique of application of different non-medical methods used at medical rehabilitation of the patients with central pareses. Special attention is paid to neuromuscular stimulation and arrest of pain syndrome of central genesis.
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Bogachev, Yu V., A. V. Nikitina, and M. N. Shishkina. "Advanced Methods of Magnetic Resonance Theranostics." LETI Transactions on Electrical Engineering & Computer Science 16, no. 1 (2023): 5–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.32603/2071-8985-2023-16-1-5-24.
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The combination of high-resolution and high-sensitivity diagnostic methods with the therapy of socially significant diseases under the influence of various physical fields, methods or substances is the basis of new intensively developed areas of modern medicine. This review article analyzes advanced methods of magnetic resonance (MR) theranostics, such as MRI-guided laser therapy, MRI tracking in stem cell therapy, MRguided therapy using MRI-theranostic agents based on magnetic nanoparticles, transcranial magnetic stimulation combined with functional MRI (TMS/fMRI). The paper presents both research materials and examples of clinical applications of these methods.
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Viktoria, Rubel, and Rubel Vyacheslav. "Analysis of the efficiency of the methods of intensification under the set conditions." Technology audit and production reserves 5, no. 2(55) (2020): 38–40. https://doi.org/10.15587/2706-5448.2020.215052.
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<em>The object of research is the well stimulation processes, namely acid treatments.</em><em> </em><em>The studies carried out are based on the influential acids on the productive formation, which is represented by limestone, on an increase in well production, a decrease in water cut, the duration of the effect, and additional production.</em> <em>The main hypothesis of research is the assumption that the effectiveness of stimulation methods is determined by the change in flow rates and water cut of wells before and after the treatments. This method of evaluating the effectiveness allows to determine the fundamental possibility and prospects of using one or another type of impact on the bottomhole formation zone (BFZ). Regression analysis to identify the influence of geological, physical and technological factors on the efficiency of stimulation in wells is considered. Equations are shown that describe the quantitative influence of each of the considered geological and technological factors on the efficiency of well treatments. The obtained equations make it possible to select the optimal conditions for well stimulation for the given conditions in order to achieve the planned efficiency.</em> <em>The sequence of changes in the studied parameters characterizes the effectiveness of various types of impact on the BFZ. However, this method does not allow determining the quantitative effect of a specific geological-physical or technological factor on the efficiency of well stimulation. In the case of two-stage treatments on high-water-cut wells, the number of parameters on which the effectiveness of the entire measure may depend, increases several times. In this case, in order to identify the degree of influence of one factor or another on the efficiency of well treatment, it is possible to determine after carrying out multivariate statistical analysis and building mathematical models.</em> <em>It was found that both the increase in production rate and the volume and pressure of acid injection play an important role in the treatment of carbonate rocks with hydrochloric acid. But the most important role is played by the degree of water cut. In this paper it was suggested to use a more complex stimulation method, which will simultaneously reduce the water cut and increase the well flow rate.</em>
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Zhi, Weijia, Ying Li, Lifeng Wang, and Xiangjun Hu. "Advancing Neuroscience and Therapy: Insights into Genetic and Non-Genetic Neuromodulation Approaches." Cells 14, no. 2 (2025): 122. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells14020122.
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Neuromodulation stands as a cutting-edge approach in the fields of neuroscience and therapeutic intervention typically involving the regulation of neural activity through physical and chemical stimuli. The purpose of this review is to provide an overview and evaluation of different neuromodulation techniques, anticipating a clearer understanding of the future developmental trajectories and the challenges faced within the domain of neuromodulation that can be achieved. This review categorizes neuromodulation techniques into genetic neuromodulation methods (including optogenetics, chemogenetics, sonogenetics, and magnetogenetics) and non-genetic neuromodulation methods (including deep brain stimulation, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, transcranial ultrasound stimulation, photobiomodulation therapy, infrared neuromodulation, electromagnetic stimulation, sensory stimulation therapy, and multi-physical-factor stimulation techniques). By systematically evaluating the principles, mechanisms, advantages, limitations, and efficacy in modulating neuronal activity and the potential applications in interventions of neurological disorders of these neuromodulation techniques, a comprehensive picture is gradually emerging regarding the advantages and challenges of neuromodulation techniques, their developmental trajectory, and their potential clinical applications. This review highlights significant advancements in applying these techniques to treat neurological and psychiatric disorders. Genetic methods, such as sonogenetics and magnetogenetics, have demonstrated high specificity and temporal precision in targeting neuronal populations, while non-genetic methods, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and photobiomodulation therapy, offer noninvasive and versatile clinical intervention options. The transformative potential of these neuromodulation techniques in neuroscience research and clinical practice is underscored, emphasizing the need for integration and innovation in technologies, the optimization of delivery methods, the improvement of mediums, and the evaluation of toxicity to fully harness their therapeutic potential.
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Bai, Lin. "Possible Solutions to Depression Using BCI Methods." Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology 39 (April 1, 2023): 490–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/hset.v39i.6575.
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According to the research results of 2022, the blue book of depression in China, there exists about 95,00,000 depression patients in China and the number is still growing. Depression is becoming an increasingly severe disease. As it is generally believed that the etiology of depression is multifaceted, related to gender differences, chronic stress, dietary behavior, and the abuse of drugs and alcohol. Clinical treatment is mainly on drugs, but BCI methods cannot be ignored. Compared to traditional methods, the BCI methods like Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) or Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), DBS has many advantages, for patients whose physical conditions are not very ideal, the side effect of drugs may lead to serious conditions. in this paper is mainly focused on the use of BCI including technical background, applicable crowd, taboos and sequels. In the end of the passage some data from clinical cases would be discussed to give a specific impression about the methods. Then a possible scheme would be apposed about a possible solution to avoid triggering the side-effect of ECT in clinical conditions.
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Osmanov, E. G., А. M. Shulutko, A. A. Yakovlev, et al. "Conservative Therapy of Pressure Ulcers Using Physical Methods (Review)." General Reanimatology 18, no. 2 (2022): 83–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.15360/1813-9779-2022-2-83-89.
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In Russia and European countries, the incidence of pressure (decubitus) ulcers in sedentary patients with severe comorbidities, spinal trauma, and cerebral accident sequelae varies from 3 to 40 %, reaching 80 % in the chronic critical illness. The final result of conservative treatment of pressure ulcers (PU) with adequate correction of comorbidities and proper care of the immobilized patient depends largely on the choice of local interventions. Aim of the review: to demonstrate the range of effective methods of physical treatment of pressure ulcers suitable for conservative treatment. Materials and methods. We selected and analyzed 80 scientific publications. Sources were selected from the PubMed, Scopus, and RSCI databases of medical and biological publications. The following methods were covered: negative pressure wound therapy, ultrasonic methods, hydrosurgical treatment, plasma flows, laser therapy (including low-level laser therapy), «hardware» acceleration of regenerative processes, including electrical stimulation, as well as a combination of these methods. Results. The variety of physical methods of wound treatment, on the one hand, provides an opportunity to select an individual therapy program. On the other hand, each method has its own limitations and contraindications. That is why in practice various combinations of these methods are reasonable. Conclusion. For several objective reasons, no reduction of PU incidence in clinical practice is expected. Therefore, studying the issues of evidence-based clinical effectiveness and economic feasibility of various conservative techniques of decubitus treatment to find best solutions in this area is warranted.
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Stevens, A., A. Fischer, M. Bartels, and G. Buchkremer. "Electroconvulsive therapy: a review on indications, methods, risks and medication." European Psychiatry 11, no. 4 (1996): 165–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0924-9338(96)88386-6.
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SummaryThis paper reviews and presents data of practical impact for those administering electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). In the first section, physical and physiological aspects of the stimulus as well as methods of stimulation are discussed. The second section deals with indications for ECT, efficacy and treatment modalities such as seizure duration, treatment frequency and total number of ECT applications. The last section is devoted to side effects, risks, comedication and comorbidity.
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Henskens, Marinda, Ilse M. Nauta, Marieke C. A. van Eekeren, and Erik J. A. Scherder. "Effects of Physical Activity in Nursing Home Residents with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial." Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders 46, no. 1-2 (2018): 60–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1159/000491818.
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Background/Aims: There is no consensus regarding the optimal nonpharmacological intervention to slow down dementia-related decline. We examined whether physical stimulation interventions were effective in reducing cognitive, physical, mood, and behavioral decline in nursing home residents with dementia. Methods: Eighty-seven nursing home residents with dementia were randomly assigned to 3 physical activity interventions: activities of daily living (ADL) training, multicomponent exercise training, or combined multicomponent exercise and ADL training. Outcomes were measured at baseline, and after 3 and 6 months. Results: A 6-month ADL training benefitted executive functions, physical endurance, and depression among men. Exercise training benefitted only grip strength of participants with mild-to-moderate cognitive impairment. A combined training benefitted functional mobility compared to ADL training, depressive symptoms and agitation compared to exercise training, and physical endurance compared to no physical stimulation. Conclusions: ADL training appears to be effective for nursing home residents with moderately severe dementia. It remains unclear whether exercise training is an effective type of stimulation.
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Sztuce, Sylwia, and Małgorzata Łukowicz. "Physical methods in the treatment of leg ulcers." Advances in Rehabilitation 29, no. 2 (2015): 25–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rehab-2015-0024.
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Abstract The most common complication of the chronic venous leg are ulcers and their frequency increases with age. Taking into consideration time and cost of treatment the ulcers are a serious medical and socioeconomic problem. Causal treatment concerns vein surgery, however, the recurrence risk up to 50% is observed. In the case of contraindications the conservative treatment is practiced. Topical treatment of ulcers is one of the methods of the conservative therapy. Methods of conservative treatment include general and local pharmacotherapy and compression therapy. Shall apply surgical skin grafting. Nowadays the standard therapy is more often completed by physical methods. Physical methods are not only the complement of the conventional treatment, but also a relevant factor referring to the effective treatment, especially as far as the minimum of contraindications is concerned. Electrotherapy, magnetic therapy, sonotherapy, etc. belong to this kind of methods. The purpose of the paper is to present some methods of physical therapy in the treatment of leg ulcers. Based on the presented in the literature regiments, summarizes efficiency of magnetic therapy, high-voltage electrical stimulation and sonotherapy in the treatment of ulcers. The paper is a review of the current knowledge on the effects of therapeutic action of the above-mentioned methods. The results of the review indicate that magnetic therapy, electrostimulation of high-voltage and sonotherapy have the influence on the process of accelerating the healing of leg ulcers. It has been proved that treatment with low-frequency magnetic field indicates analgesic and anti-inflammatory, purifies wounds, accelerates the skin formation and finally leads to a complete epithelialization. After applying high voltage electrostimulation, can be observed a reduction in the amount of purulend secretions. High voltage electrostimulation (HVS) accelerates the skin formation and granulation process. After applying sonotherapy the uclers surface decreased. Therapy accelerated the process of clearing the wound of pus and the formation of granulation tissue.
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Frolov, Denis V., Evgeniy V. Kryukov, Marina Yu Gerasimenko, and Alexander G. Kulikov. "Combined physical therapy for diabetic angiopathy." Russian Journal of Physiotherapy, Balneology and Rehabilitation 19, no. 1 (2020): 25–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/1681-3456-2020-19-1-4.
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Background. The problem of diabetic angiopathy is characteristic of countries even with a high level of development of medicine. The high frequency of complications of diabetes with high biological and social significance determines the need for their correction.
 The purpose of the work was to increase the effectiveness of rehabilitation treatment for patients with diabetic angiopathy through the combined use of therapeutic exercises and functional electrical stimulation of the lower extremities.
 Methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted, in which 90 patients (63 men and 27 women) with an established diagnosis of type 2 diabetes took part.
 Results. It was found that the use of therapeutic gymnastics and training walking on a treadmill and functional neuroelectrostimulation of the lower extremities increase the motor capabilities of patients due to the analgesic effect, improved neurogenic control of vasoconstriction of arteriovenous anastomoses and increased capillary blood flow.
 Conclusion. Functional electrical stimulation method can be effectively used in physical therapy programs for patients with diabetic lower limb angiopathies at the inpatient and outpatient stages.
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Spytska, Liana. "The Impact of Physical Activity on Brain Neuroplasticity, Cognitive Functions and Motor Skills." OBM Neurobiology 08, no. 02 (2024): 1–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.21926/obm.neurobiol.2402219.
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The research aims to study the mechanisms and factors contributing to brain neuroplasticity. To achieve this goal, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis, hermeneutic method, psychological testing, and comparative and generalization methods. The research results revealed the nature of the concept of brain neuroplasticity and types of neuroplasticity, analyzed the process of redistribution of brain functions, determined the role of compensatory plasticity, revealed methods of studying brain neuroplasticity, investigated the influence of brain processes on the course of learning, memory development, awareness, concentration, speech; identified factors that can affect brain neuroplasticity revealed the role of genetic factors, analyzed stimulation and rehabilitation methods to promote neuroplasticity. The findings may aid in developing novel rehabilitation techniques, specifically for stroke patients, by utilizing the brain’s compensatory abilities through physical activity, pharmacological interventions, and stimulation techniques. The practical significance of the research is determined by the current disclosure of the features of brain neuroplasticity to understand its ability to reorganize the sensory and perceptual systems.
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Tominami, Kanako, Tada-aki Kudo, Takuya Noguchi, et al. "Physical Stimulation Methods Developed for In Vitro Neuronal Differentiation Studies of PC12 Cells: A Comprehensive Review." International Journal of Molecular Sciences 25, no. 2 (2024): 772. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijms25020772.
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PC12 cells, which are derived from rat adrenal pheochromocytoma cells, are widely used for the study of neuronal differentiation. NGF induces neuronal differentiation in PC12 cells by activating intracellular pathways via the TrkA receptor, which results in elongated neurites and neuron-like characteristics. Moreover, the differentiation requires both the ERK1/2 and p38 MAPK pathways. In addition to NGF, BMPs can also induce neuronal differentiation in PC12 cells. BMPs are part of the TGF-β cytokine superfamily and activate signaling pathways such as p38 MAPK and Smad. However, the brief lifespan of NGF and BMPs may limit their effectiveness in living organisms. Although PC12 cells are used to study the effects of various physical stimuli on neuronal differentiation, the development of new methods and an understanding of the molecular mechanisms are ongoing. In this comprehensive review, we discuss the induction of neuronal differentiation in PC12 cells without relying on NGF, which is already established for electrical, electromagnetic, and thermal stimulation but poses a challenge for mechanical, ultrasound, and light stimulation. Furthermore, the mechanisms underlying neuronal differentiation induced by physical stimuli remain largely unknown. Elucidating these mechanisms holds promise for developing new methods for neural regeneration and advancing neuroregenerative medical technologies using neural stem cells.
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Švedas, Andrius, Eglė Lendraitienė, and Aiva Karpavičienė. "EFFECTIVENESS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINED WITH ELECTRO STIMULATION FOR PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR PART DISC HERNIATION." Baltic Journal of Sport and Health Sciences 4, no. 103 (2016): 32–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.33607/bjshs.v4i103.70.
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Background. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy combined with electro stimulation, for patients with spinal disc herniation in lumbar part. Methods. The study involved 38 people, 18 men and 20 women. The average age of all subjects was 29.84 ± 4.65 years. All subjects participated in the study for eight weeks, 30–45 minutes, three times a week. They were randomly divided in to three groups: two experimental and one control group. The first experimental group (12 people) participated in physical therapy combined with electro stimulation; the second experimental group (14 people) participated in physical therapy combined with placebo (fake) electro stimulation, and the third (control) group (12 people) participated in physical therapy treatments. All groups before and after the treatment performed trunk (flexor, extensor, lateral musculature) muscular endurance tests (McGill), analogue pain scale evaluation, and SF – 36 questionnaire. Results. After eight weeks of physical therapy combined with electro stimulation average numbers of analogue pain scale results decreased statistically significantly by 2.17 ± 1.11 (p < .05), trunk extensors (33.00 ± 12.78), flexors (31.67 ± 9.15) and lateral left (20.25 ± 2.80) / right (19.50 ± 3.71) musculature differences were statistically significant (p < .05). Physical therapy and placebo (fake) electro stimulation group and physical therapy group did not show statistical significance for all the tests except for analogue pain scale test (1.29 ± 0.83 and 1.92 ± 1.08). Conclusion. Physical therapy combined with electro stimulation applied for eight weeks for 25–39-year-old adults suffering from lumbar part disc herniation is an effective way to enhance trunk flexors, extensors, right/left lateral muscular endurance and reducing lumbar part back pain.
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Chen, Ruijuan, Lengjie Huang, Rui Wang, Jieying Fei, Huiquan Wang, and Jinhai Wang. "Advances in Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Techniques for Improving Cognitive Function: A Review." Brain Sciences 14, no. 4 (2024): 354. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/brainsci14040354.
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Non-invasive neuromodulation techniques are widely utilized to study and improve cognitive function, with the aim of modulating different cognitive processes. For workers performing high-intensity mental and physical tasks, extreme fatigue may not only affect their working efficiency but may also lead to cognitive decline or cognitive impairment, which, in turn, poses a serious threat to their physical health. The use of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques has important research value for improving and enhancing cognitive function. In this paper, we review the research status, existing problems, and future prospects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and transcutaneous acupoint stimulation (TAS), which are the most studied physical methods in non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to improve and enhance cognition. The findings presented in this paper will be of great reference value for the in-depth study of non-invasive neuromodulation techniques in the field of cognition.
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Trofè, Aurelio, Alessandro Piras, David Muehsam, et al. "Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) on Muscular Activation during Cycling: A Single-Blind Controlled Pilot Study." Healthcare 11, no. 6 (2023): 922. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/healthcare11060922.
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Purpose: PEMF stimulation results in a higher O2 muscle supply during exercise through increased O2 release and uptake. Given the importance of oxygen uptake in sport activity, especially in aerobic disciplines such as cycling, we sought to investigate the influence of PEMF on muscle activity when subjects cycled at an intensity between low and severe. Methods: Twenty semi-professional cyclists performed a constant-load exercise with randomized active (ON) or inactive (OFF) PEMF stimulation. Each subject started the recording session with 1 min of cycling without load (warm-up), followed by an instantaneous increase in power, as the individualized workload (constant-load physical effort). PEMF loops were applied on the vastus medialis and biceps femoris of the right leg. We recorded the electromyographic activity from each muscle and measured blood lactate prior the exercise and during the constant-load physical effort. Results: PEMF stimulation caused a significant increase in muscle activity in the warm-up condition when subjects cycled without load (p < 0.001). The blood lactate concentration was higher during PEMF stimulation (p < 0.001), a possible consequence of PEMF’s influence on glycolytic metabolism. Conclusion: PEMF stimulation augmented the activity and the metabolism of muscular fibers during the execution of physical exercise. PEMF stimulation could be used to raise the amplitude of muscular responses to physical activity, especially during low-intensity exercise.
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Ye, Yutong. "The current mechanism and treatment methods for depression." Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology 8 (August 17, 2022): 329–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.54097/hset.v8i.1172.
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Depression is a very common illness that negatively affects people's lives, mental states and families. This paper explains the causes of depression from both psychological and biological perspectives, finding that it is related to negative psychology and drugs, gender, genetics, brain chemistry, and even brain structure. At the same time, this paper analyzed the differences, effects and applicability of psychological, medical and physical therapy, and found that mild depression usually does not need medical intervention; Moderate and severe depression is usually treated with a combination of psychotherapy and medication; Less sensitive people can be treated with more aggressive brain stimulation.
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Hamza, Mohamed A., El-sayed A. Ghoname, Paul F. White, et al. "Effect of the Duration of Electrical Stimulation on the Analgesic Response in Patients with Low Back Pain." Anesthesiology 91, no. 6 (1999): 1622. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000542-199912000-00012.
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Background Electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves produces acute analgesic effects. This randomized, sham-controlled, crossover study was designed to evaluate the effect of differing durations of electrical stimulation on the analgesic response to percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in 75 consenting patients with low back pain. Methods All patients received electrical stimulation for four different time intervals (0, 15, 30, and 45 min) in a random sequence over the course of an 11-week study period. All active percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation treatments were administered using alternating frequencies of 15 and 30 Hz three times per week for 2 consecutive weeks. The prestudy assessments included the health status survey short form questionnaire and 10-cm visual analog scale scores for pain, physical activity, and quality of sleep, with 0 being the best and 10 being the worst. The pain scoring was repeated 5-10 min after each 60-min study session and 24 h after the last treatment session with each of the four methods. The daily oral analgesic requirements were assessed during each of the four treatment blocks. At the end of each 2-week treatment block, the questionnaire was repeated. Results Electrical stimulation using percutaneously placed needles produced short-term improvements in the visual analog scale pain, physical activity, and quality of sleep scores, and a reduction in the oral analgesic requirements. The 30-min and 45-min durations of electrical stimulation produced similar hypoalgesic effects (48+/-21% and 46+/-19%, respectively) and were significantly more effective than either 15 min (21+/-17%) or 0 min (10+/-11%). The 30- and 45-min treatments were also more effective in improving physical activity and sleep scores over the course of the 2-week treatment period. In contrast to the sham treatment (0 min), the health status survey short form revealed that electrical stimulation for 15 to 45 min three times per week for 2 weeks improved patient function. Conclusion The recommended duration of electrical stimulation with percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation therapy is 30 min.
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Voznjuk, Igor A., Alexandra V. Polyakova та Diana V. Tokareva. "Сomplex rehabilitation of walking function in central paresis of the lower limb using neuroprosthetic technology". Russian Military Medical Academy Reports 40, № 4 (2021): 95–100. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/rmmar83633.
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Disability after a stroke is most often associated with decreased patient activity due to walking disorder. In case of severe paresis, the function of the limb in the early stages of recovery is advisable to support with the help of partial prosthetics, using methods that provide functional stimulation. The complex treatment of central paresis includes botulinum therapy, which is due to the high incidence of spasticity.
 Aim: of the study: evaluation of the efficacy of functional electrical stimulation in a complex of multimodal effects in restoring movement in stroke patients with lower limb paresis.
 Materials and methods: Stimulation and neuroprosthetic methods (Bioness L300) were used as the main therapeutic program of rehabilitation treatment for patients with motor disorders of the lower limb after an ischemic stroke (n = 70). The median period of stroke was 21 [11; 47] days, median age 54 [42; 65] years. Scales and questionnaires were used to assess the loss of strength and volume of movement disorders, spasticity, walking speed and self-care (Medical Research Council Weakness Scale (1981, MRC), Barthel Index (1965), Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), 10-meter test).
 Results: The effectiveness of personalized therapy with the use of a neuroprothesis (Bioness L300) in patients in the acute and early recovery period of ischemic stroke was shown. The additional use of botulinum toxin made it possible to eliminate the inhibitory effect of spasticity, which expanded the possibility of using intensive methods of physical rehabilitation. There was an increase in daily activity, walking speed, and the level of self-care of patients in 90 % of cases.
 Conclusion: The use of a complex of stimulating personalized techniques in the acute period of a stroke is justified and safe. The functional electrical stimulation helps to overcome power paresis, increases the overall level of physical activity of patients after a stroke, motivation for recovery and improves the quality of life. (1 figure, 2 tables, bibliography: 9 refs)
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Łukaszewicz, T., D. Kania, Z. Kidoń, and K. Pethe-Kania. "Posturographic methods for body posture symmetry assessment." Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences Technical Sciences 63, no. 4 (2015): 907–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/bpasts-2015-0103.
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Abstract The article presents a number of posturographic methods enabling objective postural symmetry assessment in patients undergoing rehabilitation after total hip replacement surgery. The key goal of such rehabilitation is fast restoration of a proper body weight distribution. The postural symmetry measures proposed in the article enable generalized quantification of the CoP (Center of Pressure) trajectories measured during standard static posturography diagnostics and the so-called follow-up posturography examination. The follow-up posturography is a relatively new but promising method of physical rehabilitation. All of the herein discussed posturographic measures have been designed specifically to quantify postural symmetry either in a standing and relaxed upright position, in the absence of any deterministic external stimulation (static posturography) or in the presence of a visual biofeedback stimulation enforcing the coordinated slow swaying movements of the body (the follow-up posturography). The experimental results presented in this paper constitute the outcome of the long-term cooperation between the Institute of Electronics of the Silesian University of Technology and the Silesian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Hospital. The usefulness of the proposed postural symmetry measures has been verified in a series of clinical trials carried out in a selected group of patients undergoing rehabilitation after total hip replacement surgery.
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Codella, Roberto, Rosario Alongi, Luca Filipas, and Livio Luzi. "Ergogenic Effects of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Fitness: a Randomized Cross-over Trial." International Journal of Sports Medicine 42, no. 01 (2020): 66–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/a-1198-8525.
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AbstractSeveral types of routines and methods have been experimented to gain neuromuscular advantages, in terms of exercise performance, in athletes and fitness enthusiasts. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of biemispheric transcranial direct current stimulation on physical fitness indicators of healthy, physically active, men. In a randomized, single-blinded, crossover fashion, seventeen subjects (age: 30.9 ± 6.5 years, BMI: 24.8±3.1 kg/m2) underwent either stimulation or sham, prior to: vertical jump, sit & reach, and endurance running tests. Mixed repeated measures anova revealed a large main effect of stimulation for any of the three physical fitness measures. Stimulation determined increases of lower limb power (+ 5%), sit & reach amplitude (+ 9%) and endurance running capacity (+ 12%) with respect to sham condition (0.16<ηp2 < 0.41; p<0.05). Ratings-of-perceived-exertion, recorded at the end of each test session, did not change across all performances. However, in the stimulated-endurance protocol, an average lower rate-of-perceived-exertion at iso-time was inferred. A portable transcranial direct current stimulation headset could be a valuable ergogenic resource for individuals seeking to improve physical fitness in daily life or in athletic training.
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Alikulov, Sh Sh, R. R. Ibragimov, and R. A. Khamidov. "Stimulation of in situ uranium leaching from low permeable ore in treatment by different physical methods." Mining informational and analytical bulletin, no. 2 (2023): 111–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.25018/0236_1493_2023_2_0_111.
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Krawiec, Marcela, Agata Dziwulska-Hunek, and Krzysztof Kornarzyński. "The Use of Physical Factors for Seed Quality Improvement of Horticultural Plants." Journal of Horticultural Research 26, no. 2 (2018): 81–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/johr-2018-0019.
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AbstractDue to the common trend towards limitation of excessive use of chemicals in agriculture, there is a growth of interest in methods of seed quality improvement that would be safe for the environment. These include methods based on the effect of various physical factors, such as laser light, magnetic field, seed treatment with magnetized water, electric field. The work provides detailed information on the impact of seed stimulation of these factors on germination, growth, development and yielding of horticultural plants. Summarizing the results of the study, it can be concluded that the application of physical factors in appropriate doses can be an effective way to enhance many plant parameters that increase their productivity. The beneficial effects of seed stimulation are mainly related to the first stages of plant life, i.e. – germination, emergence and growth of seedlings. In many cases, the enhancement of these features is also the result of the increase of plant yields. The increase of yield is even several dozen percent. The results of the study encourage the implementation of these physical methods of seed quality improvement into agricultural and horticultural practice.
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И.П., Марьенко,, Можейко, М.П., and Лихачев, С.А. "Algorithm for Choosing Recover Methods of Physical Rehabilitation in Patients with Ataxia." Неврология и нейрохирургия. Восточная Европа, no. 4 (January 19, 2023): 414–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.34883/pi.2022.12.4.034.
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Введение. Для сохранения функции равновесия и управления ею центральная нервная система использует и координирует сигналы зрительной, вестибулярной и проприоцептивной систем. Неврологический осмотр позволяет выявить статодинамические нарушения, использование стабилометрии – количественно оценить и выявить ведущие двигательные стратегии в сохранении равновесия. Функциональные шкалы уточняют степень выраженности нарушений равновесия и динамику изменений под влиянием методов физической реабилитации. Методы физической реабилитации включают различные способы стимуляции сенсорной афферентации для коррекции нарушений равновесия. Цель. Разработать алгоритм выбора метода физической реабилитации у пациентов с атаксией. Материалы и методы. Обследовано 80 пациентов с жалобами на головокружение и нарушение равновесия, средний возраст составил 42±6,5 года. Производились неврологический осмотр, стабилометрия с диагностическими тестами – тестом Ромберга, тестом с поворотом головы, тестом с оптокинетической стимуляцией. Для объективной оценки атаксии использовали функциональные шкалы Берга и Тинетти. Результаты. Установленные изменения показателей статокинезиограммы в диагностических тестах позволили идентифицировать вид атаксии. Функциональные шкалы Берга и Тинетти объективизировали степень выраженности нарушений равновесия. Анализ неврологического статуса, данных функциональных шкал и показателей статокинезиограммы позволил разработать алгоритм выбора метода физической реабилитации при атаксии. Заключение. Восстановление нарушений равновесия зависит от нозологической формы заболевания и определяется видом атаксии, степенью ее выраженности. Своевременное выявление вида атаксии и выбор наиболее эффективного метода физической реабилитации повышают эффективность восстановления, расширения двигательной активности и улучшения качества жизни пациентов. Introduction. To maintain and control the balance function, the central nervous system uses and coordinates signals from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. Neurological examination allows identifying statodynamic disorders, using of stabilometry to quantify and identify the leading motor strategies in maintaining balance. Functional scales clarify the severity of balance disorders and the dynamics of changes under the influence of physical rehabilitation methods. Methods of physical rehabilitation include various methods of stimulation of sensory afferentation to correct imbalances. Purpose. To develop an algorithm for choosing a method of physical rehabilitation for patients with ataxia. Materials and methods. 80 patients with complaints of vertigo and imbalance examined, the average age was 42±6.5 years. A neurological examination, stabilometry with diagnostic tests, the Romberg test, the head turn test, and the test with optokinetic stimulation were performed. For an objective assessment of ataxia, the functional scales of Berg and Tinnety were used. Results. The established changes in the statokinesiogram parameters in diagnostic tests made it possible to identify the type of ataxia. The functional scales of Berg’s and Tinnety’s objectified the degree of severity of imbalances. Analysis of the neurological status, functional scale data and statokinesiogram indicators allowed us to develop an algorithm for choosing the method of physical rehabilitation for ataxia. Conclusion. Restoration of imbalances depends on the nosological form of the disease and determined by the type of ataxia and its severity. Timely detection of the type of ataxia and the choice of the most effective method of physical rehabilitation increases the efficiency of recovery, expansion of motor activity and improvement of the quality of life of patients.
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Talkovskiy, E. M., N. A. Lyan, A. V. Lvova, I. I. Ivanova, O. M. Konova, and O. A. Bokova. "Conductive cryotherapy in medical rehabilitation of children with chronic constipation." Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist), no. 5 (October 11, 2023): 7–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/med-14-2305-01.
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Relevance. Medical rehabilitation of children with chronic constipation is one of the urgent and socially significant problems in modern pediatrics due to the high prevalence of the disease and the possibility of developing complications in the form of encopresis, rectal fissures, and paraproctitis. Currently,one of the promising areas of modern physiotherapy is the development of methods for the combined use of physical factors in order to increase the effectiveness of treatment. The article discusses the scientific basis and efficacy of the combined effects of conductive cryotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in children with chronic constipation. Purpose: scientific substantiation of the use of conductive cryotherapy and its combined effects with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation for chronic constipation in children. Material and methods. Clinical and functional studies were carried out in 120 children aged 3 to 15 years. The functional state of the colon before and after treatment was assessed using ballonography and anorectal profilometry. Results. It has been established that the use of the combined effects of conductive cryotherapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, i.e. cryoelectrical nerve stimulation, increases the effectiveness of treatment of children with chronic constipation compared to patients who received separate exposure to each of the physical factors, which was confirmed by indicators of the functional state of the colon (ballonography, anorectal profilometry). The obtained results allow substantiating the possibility and necessity of recommending methods of conductive cryotherapy and cryoelectrical nerve stimulation in the medical rehabilitation program for children with chronic constipation.
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Peters, Emma, Xinlin Wang, Martin Dresler, and Daniel Erlacher. "Dream incorporation of three different bodily stimuli." Current Issues in Sport Science (CISS) 9, no. 2 (2024): 006. http://dx.doi.org/10.36950/2024.2ciss006.
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Introduction Lucid dreaming opens the possibility to rehearse sport skills within a dream while sleeping (Peters et al. 2023; Stumbrys et al. 2016). But so far, no induction techniques have been developed to induce reliable lucid dreams. One potential technique is to apply external stimulation while a person is sleeping in order to send a hint into the dream which might enhance lucidity in the ongoing dream. Several studies have tested dream incorporation rates (DIR) with different stimuli and different results (Schredl, 2018), but none with a larger sample size and a within-design. Furthermore, in this study we wanted to explore body related stimulations to evoke in future studies lucid dreams. Methods 10-Channel polysomnography and three different bodily stimulation methods were combined during three consecutive test nights with each night using one stimulation method (plus adaptation night). The three stimulation methods consisted of electrical forearm muscle stimulation (EMS), galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS), and haptic vibration stimulation (HS). During REM sleep, one of the three stimuli was presented or a sham condition was applied in a counterbalanced order. The stimuli were followed by REM awakenings, resulting in corresponding verbal dream reports. With the help of those reports, the translation from a physical arm movement, vestibular sensation and vibration into the dream environment was investigated using dream content analysis. Movement of the dream arm, balance related activity and tactile or somatosensory sensations targeted the dream incorporations of EMS, GVS and HS respectively. Results Movement of the arm was present in 23.2%, 8.1% and 23.5% of EMS, GVS and HS dreams respectively. Balance-related activity was present in 6.1%, 7.9% and 5.8% of EMS, GVS and HS dreams respectively. Finally, tactile and somatosensory sensations were present in 13.6%, 0% and 6.3% of the EMS, GVS and HS dreams respectively. After correcting for sham condition, tactile and somatosensory sensations on the EMS dreams seem to be the strongest incorporation effect upon stimulation. Discussion/Conclusion We tested dream incorporation of three different stimulation methods using a within-design on a larger sample size, a method that has never been attempted before. GVS appears unsuccessful in altering dream content, but this might be confounded due to challenges in methodology. EMS evokes the most dream incorporation in the scale of tactile and somatosensory dream content followed by HS. The investigation of the incorporation of external kinesthetic stimulation into dream content represents a fundamental contribution to various scientific fields and could foster future research on lucid dream induction, enabling the further exploration of sport practice in a sleep state. References Peters, E., Golembiewski, S., Erlacher, D., & Dresler, M. (2023). Extending mental practice to sleep: Enhancing motor skills through lucid dreaming. Medical Hypotheses, 174, Article 111066. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2023.111066 Schredl, M. (2018). Researching Dreams: The Fundamentals. Springer International. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-95453-0 Stumbrys, T., Erlacher, D., & Schredl, M. (2016). Effectiveness of motor practice in lucid dreams: A comparison with physical and mental practice. Journal of Sports Sciences, 34(1), 27–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/02640414.2015.1030342
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Guidetti, Matteo, Rosanna Ferrara, Kora Montemagno, et al. "The “Cocombola Study”: A Physical Phantom Model for tDCS-Induced Electric Field Distribution." Bioengineering 12, no. 4 (2025): 346. https://doi.org/10.3390/bioengineering12040346.
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Background: Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS)-induced electric fields (EFs) acting on brain tissues are hardly controllable. Among physical models used in neuroscience research, watermelons are known as head-like phantoms for their dielectric properties. In this study, we aimed to define an inexpensive and reliable method to qualitatively define the spatial distribution of tDCS-induced EFs based on the use of watermelons. Methods: After creating the eight cranial foramina and identifying the location of the 21 EEG scalp electrodes on the peel of a watermelon, voltage differences during stimulation were recorded in each of the 21 scalp electrode positions, one at a time, at four different depths. The recordings were graphically represented by using polar coordinates with the watermelon approximated to a perfect sphere. Results: To validate the model, we performed three experiments in well-known montages. The results obtained were in line with the expected behavior of the EFs. Conclusions: Watermelon might be a cheap and feasible phantom head model to characterize the EFs induced by tDCS and, potentially, even other non-invasive brain stimulation techniques.
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Liang, Lina, and Feng Qiang. "Observation on the Clinical Effect of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Combined with Repeated Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Facial Paralysis." Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine 2021 (November 5, 2021): 1–8. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/9642677.
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In view of the difficulty in the treatment of facial paralysis and the poor effect of traditional methods, this paper proposes a strategy based on acupuncture and repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation. The three groups of patients were tested for efficacy using the H-B scale and the symptom characteristics and physical signs measurement scale. Acupuncture combined with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation can improve the clinical efficacy of facial paralysis. And it is significantly better than traditional paralysis and repetitive translational magnetic stimulation in the degree of healing.
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Kucherova, T. Ya, M. V. Vusik, and O. V. Cheremisina. "PHYSICAL FACTORS AND THEIR ROLE IN ONCOLOGY." Physical and rehabilitation medicine, medical rehabilitation 1, no. 3 (2019): 12–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.36425/2658-6843-2019-3-12-17.
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The analysis of the effect of various physical therapy methods on tumor growth in the historical aspect and comparison with our own scientific results were carried out. The role of physical therapy methods such as galvanization (electrophoresis), light therapy (ultraviolet irradiation, lasers of different light wave spectra), alternating currents (UHF, microwave, inductothermia), mechanical vibrations (ultrasound, vibration), magnetic field, pulse currents (DDT, SMT), high voltage currents (darsonvalization), and thermal factors (mud and heat treatment) in stimulation of tumor growth was studied. The results of our own studies confirm the statement that the physiotherapeutic factors used do not stimulate tumor growth, and can have a beneficial influence on the improvement of the quality of life of cancer patients. Thus, there is a growing evidence that physiotherapy is a safe and effective adjunct to cancer treatment.
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Jin, Pang, Yue Yixing, Peng Xu, Chen Guiping, and Li lu. "Experiment on the Influence of Vertical Heterogeneity of Reservoir on the Steam Drive Effect." Open Petroleum Engineering Journal 8, no. 1 (2015): 415–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1874834101508010415.
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This paper carried out experimental studies on the influence of vertical heterogeneity of reservoir on the steam drive effect after multiple-round steam stimulations. Taking the actual productive process of a heavy oil reservoir as an example, a physical model for the vertical heterogeneity was established. First, under the initial reservoir conditions, conduct multiple rounds of steam stimulations to obtain the initial reservoir conditions of steam drive, and then carry out physical simulation of steam drive, including the simulation of the horizontal reservoir and the tilted one. The development of temperature field and the oil-water output changes indicate that when the steam drive is conducted after the steam stimulations, the steam advances along the high permeability layer with better steam stimulation effect, once it gets a breakthrough, the swept volume will not change. For the tilted reservoir, due to the beneficial effects of the gravity drainage, its displacement effect is better than the horizontal one, which provides an important basis for the adjustment of layers and the section of methods of gas injection when the steam simulation is converted into steam drive.
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Andriy, Moldovan. "INTEGRATION OF PHYSICAL AND HEALTH, PHYSICAL AND SPORTS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITIES." Sport Science and Human Health 4, no. 2 (2020): 102–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.28925/2664-2069.2020.2.9.
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Introduction. The article considers entrepreneurial activity as satisfaction and further stimulation of consumer needs, and the concept of "Physical Culture" in its health-improving, recreational (restorative) aspects. The importance of integrating physical culture and Recreation, Physical Culture and sports and entrepreneurial activities at the social level to promote the idea and ideals of sports, achievements and achievements in the field of Fkis is revealed. The development of sports entrepreneurship is promoted by the activities of modern mass media, the implementation of international sports relations between different countries, the organization and holding of the Olympic Games, Continental and World Championships. The integration of Physical Culture and recreation, sports and entrepreneurial types of entrepreneurial activity leads to significant transformations in the content and forms of management of specialists in the Fkis industry. It is determined that an important prerequisite for the integration of Physical Culture and Recreation, Physical Culture and sports and entrepreneurial activity is the use of the results of careful understanding of methods, mechanisms, forms and methods of management, strategies and sources of legal and financial support for entrepreneurship, which emphasizes the objective need for high-quality training of specialists in Physical Culture and sports to entrepreneurship and actualizes the problem of developing their entrepreneurial competence.
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Denche-Zamorano, Angel, Noelia Mayordomo-Pinilla, Sabina Barrios-Fernandez, et al. "A scientometrics analysis of physical activity and transcranial stimulation research." Medicine 102, no. 47 (2023): e35834. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000035834.
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Background: The search for alternatives to improve physical performance is rising, and in recent years has been focused on the brain. No bibliometric study analyzing research on physical activity (PA) and transcranial stimulation has been found in the scientific literature. Aims: To provide an overview of the existing scientific research on PA and transcranial brain stimulation in healthy and sports participants, using a bibliometric analysis and graphic mapping of the references in the field. To do this, we analyze annual publication trends in this area, identifying the most productive and cited authors, journals and countries with the highest number of publications, and the most cited documents and keywords. Methods: Those publications related to this area, published in journals indexed in the web of science main collection were retrieved and analyzed using the traditional laws of bibliometrics. Results: A total of 305 documents were found. Annual publications followed an exponential growth trend (R2 = 94.2%); with A. J. Pearce (9 documents) is the most productive coauthor and M.C. Ridding, H. Theoret and M. Lassonde as the most prominent (with 5 most cited papers). The USA (67 papers) and the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience (12 papers) were the most productive country and journal respectively. The paper “Action anticipation and motor resonance in elite basketball players” was the most cited paper and “transcranial magnetic stimulation” was the most used keyword. Conclusion: There are extensive research networks throughout the world, with the USA leading the production. Publications on the issue are of high interest in the scientific community as an exponential increase in publications over the last few years was found. The contribution of these findings is to offer a complete picture of the relationship between PA and transcranial brain stimulation in healthy individuals and athletes. Therefore, this comprehensive analysis provides fruitful information for sports researchers and policymakers to make future correct decisions about how to better design and implement training interventions in these groups of individuals.
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Grushina, T. I., I. E. Musaev, and E. V. Gusakova. "Physiotherapy in rehabilitation of patients with urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy." Fizioterapevt (Physiotherapist), no. 4 (August 12, 2023): 70–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.33920/med-14-2304-08.
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The leading treatment for prostate cancer is radical prostatectomy with variations of access to the affected organ which leads to urinary incontinence in the postoperative period. In order to treat this complication, conservative methods, including a wide range of physical factors, are used. The purpose of the article is to conduct an analytical review of the literature on physical methods of treating urinary incontinence in patients with prostate cancer after radical prostatectomy. Materials. The review included data from the following electronic databases: Scopus, Web of Science, MedLine, Wiley, World Health Organization, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ScienceDirect, PubMed, eLibrary, CyberLeninka, and disserCat. Results. The research databases include various methods of exercises for the pelvic floor muscles with or without using the method of electromyographic biofeedback, Pilates, general, local, and penile vibratory therapy, transanal, pudendal, and tibial electrical stimulation, electrical stimulation of the pelvic floor muscles and bladder, and extracorporeal magnetic stimulation. Conclusion. It seems impossible to determine the most effective method of rehabilitation due to the large variability of treatment protocols, sample sizes, timing of the start of procedures, techniques, and assessment time points. No study has data on the patients’ catamnesis. Further studies and the search for a drug-free non-invasive method of physical therapy for the rehabilitation of prostate cancer patients who have undergone radical prostatectomy are justified.
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Tajali, Shirin, Stephanie N. Iwasa, Sharmini Atputharaj, et al. "Post Doc Competition (Clinical/Best Practice Implementation) ID 1985647." Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation 29, suppl (2023): 204. http://dx.doi.org/10.46292/sci23-1985647s.
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Background Functional electrical stimulation (FES) of paralyzed muscles can facilitate walking after spinal cord injury (SCI). Objective To test the orthotic effects of different FES walking protocols on lower joint kinematics in individuals with incomplete SCI. Methods Three adults with motor incomplete SCI participated in this study. Their lower extremity motor scores [LEMS (left, right)] were as follows: subject A: 25/25, subject B:15/25, subject C:9/23. They were asked to randomly complete four conditions of overground walking in a 4-meter walkway (6-10 times/condition) including no FES, and three bilateral FES walking protocols as follows: drop-foot (tibialis anterior stimulation), flexor withdrawal (common peroneal nerve stimulation), and multi-muscle stimulation (stimulation of quadriceps and gastrocnemius in the stance phase, and hamstring and tibialis anterior in the swing phase). The FES system obtained gait phase information from the two footswitches located under the individuals’ feet. Three-dimensional kinematic analysis was undertaken to measure minimum toe clearance (MTC), ankle, and hip range of motion (ROM) using a 100 Hz eight infrared camera (Vicon Motion Systems, Oxford, UK). Results The three FES-walking conditions significantly increased MTC compared to the no-FES condition in all participants. A significant decrease in ankle ROM was seen in the drop-foot (all subjects), multi-muscle (subjects A and C), and flexor withdrawal (subject A) stimulations. Hip ROM increased in the drop-foot (subjects B and C), flexor withdrawal (subject B), and multi-muscle (subject C) stimulations. Conclusions Three FES-walking protocols induced positive kinematic changes (increased hip flexion and toe clearance) during walking in subjects with incomplete SCI.
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Johannes, Frauke, Anna Maria Pekacka-Egli, Simone Köhler, Andreas Disko, Jan von Meyenburg, and Bartosz Bujan. "EMG-Triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation for Central Facial Palsy Following Stroke: A Clinical Case Report." Brain Sciences 15, no. 4 (2025): 410. https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci15040410.
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Background: Central facial palsy (CFP) is a common condition following stroke, typically affecting the lower face and causing symptoms such as drooling, dysarthria, and facial asymmetry. Despite available rehabilitation methods, the evidence supporting their effectiveness is limited. Electromyography (EMG)-triggered Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) has shown promise in neurorehabilitation for motor impairments, but its application to CFP remains unclear. Methods: This case report explores the use of EMG-triggered FES in a 77-year-old patient with CFP following a severe ischemic stroke of the middle cerebral artery (MCA). Therapy, focused on stimulating the orbicularis oris muscle to address persistent drooling and improve facial symmetry, was alongside usual care. The stimulation duration was 5–15 min, frequency 35 Hz, and pulse duration 300 µs, applied 5 times a week. Stimulation duration was adjusted based on the patient’s progress. Results: The patient underwent 16 sessions of EMG-triggered FES over four weeks. Post-therapy reassessment with the Sunnybrook Facial Grading System (SFGS) showed an improvement in facial motor function, with the score increasing from 58/100 to 78/100. Reassessment of the Facial Disability Index (FDI) revealed significant improvement in physical function (55 to 85 points), though the social function score slightly decreased (76 to 64 points). Improvements in dysarthria and the complete resolution of drooling were reflected in the physical function domain of the FDI and the Allensbach Dysarthria Severity Scale. Conclusions: The results highlight that EMG-triggered FES was well tolerated and effectively supported therapy, contributing to the resolution of drooling, improved facial symmetry, and enhanced speech function. Future research should focus on randomized controlled trials to confirm its effectiveness and determine optimal therapy parameters.
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Khaustova, E. G., and A. A. Martynov. "THE USE OF CEREBRAL STIMULATION TECHNIQUES IN VESTIBULAR GYMNASTICS OF YOUNGER SCHOOLCHILDREN WITH MENTAL RETARDATION." Pedagogical IMAGE 15, no. 3 (2021): 324–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32343/2409-5052-2021-15-3-324-334.
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Introduction. The paper discusses new approaches to timely providing correctional assistance to primary school children with mental retardation. One of the techniques of adaptive physical education for primary school children with mental retardation is vestibular gymnastics, which cannot be attributed only to medical or purely pedagogical methods. To date, there has been no sufficient knowledge about how to use vestibular gymnastics in adaptive physical education of primary school children with mental retardation. However, there is proof that the effective functioning of the vestibular system enhances the efficiency of the brain and reduces behavior and learning problems. Materials and Methods. We propose exercises aimed at stimulating the cerebellum by using the balancing sets of exercises as one of the groups of techniques of our methodology. The assessment of the vestibular stability, which characterizes the effectiveness of the vestibular gymnastics technique, was based on the method of computer posturography. Results. At the end of the experiment, the average values of the statokinesiogram indices of younger school children with mental retardation were close to the lower limit of the indices for normal typical children. Conclusion. The findings indicate the effectiveness of using cerebellar stimulation techniques to optimize the physical fitness and functional status of younger school children with mental retardation.
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Cadar, Emin, Bogdan Stefan Negreanu-Pirjol, and Ticuta Negreanu-Pirjol. "Characteristics of Techirghiol Sludge and Different Methods of Peloid Therapy." European Journal of Medicine and Natural Sciences 4, no. 2 (2021): 70. http://dx.doi.org/10.26417/907nrv57f.
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The paper highlights the physical, chemical and biochemical composition of the sludge and systematizes the beneficial effects obtained by applying Techirghiol sludge through specific procedures. Techirghiol sludge is a well hydrated sapropelic sludge, with a high content of minerals and organic compounds. Following the application of sludge on the skin, a series of processes take place: stimulation of sensitive endings, energy and substance exchanges, general thermoregulation, vitamin D synthesis, regulation of homeostasis balance by immune, endocrine and neurovegetative mechanisms, better tissue oxygenation. The use of Techirghiol sludge in medical therapies is often alternative and complementary treatments in the treatment of diseases that can be good solutions for amelioration various diseases.
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Petrushin, Alexander L., Eduard E. Antipin, Svetlana V. Bragina, Maxim P. Yakovenko, Nadegda A. Bochkareva, and Natalia I. Koroleva. "Current understanding of complex regional pain syndrome." Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management 16, no. 1 (2022): 5–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.17816/1993-6508-2022-16-1-5-21.
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a multifactorial pathology characterized by chronic pain, autonomic disorders, and motor dysfunction. This review discusses the mechanisms of CRPS development, as well as methods of its diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In addition to drug treatment and physical therapy, issues of interventional methods for the treatment of CRPS are also covered. Along with sympathetic blocks and various ablation techniques under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance, a new waveform for spinal cord stimulation and new stimulation targets such as dorsal root ganglia have been proposed.
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Ferronato, Letícia, Hemily Marega Cunha, Pâmela Maiara Machado, Gabriela dos Santos de Souza, Mirieli Denardi Limana, and Núbia Carelli Pereira de Avelar. "Phisical modalities on the functional performance in knee osteoarthritis: a sytematic review." Fisioterapia em Movimento 30, no. 3 (2017): 607–23. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/1980-5918.030.003.ar02.
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Abstract Introduction: Despite recent advances in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), few studies have evaluated the longitudinal effect of physical modalities in functional capacity in patients with knee OA. Thereby, since the physical components and pain can affect the functional performance of daily activities, the effect of these treatment’s form is still to be established. Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation and phototherapy in the functional performance, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods: Articles present in the PubMed, Lilacs, SciELO and PEDro’s databases were evaluated. The used keywords were “pulsed ultrasound therapy”, “ultrasound therapy”, “electric stimulation” and “low level laser therapy” in combination with “knee osteoarthritis”. Were included in this presented review, randomized clinical studies using ultrasound, electrical and laser stimulation in subjects with knee osteoarthritis. To evaluate the methodological quality of the selected studies, was used the PEDro’s scale. The dependent variables of the study were: pain, physical function, joint stiffness, life quality and functional performance. Results: 268 studies were found, of these, 41 studies met eligibility criteria and were classified for analysis in full. The used methodology in the studies varied widely, however, in most cases there was improvement in functional performance of individuals with knee OA, with the use of physical modalities, for the pulsed ultrasound, continuous ultrasound, electrical stimulation and laser resourses. Conclusion: The physical modalities used in the studies demonstrated improvement in functional performance of individuals with knee OA.
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Lysak, Andrii, Simon Farnebo, Stefano Geuna, and Lars B. Dahlin. "Muscle preservation in proximal nerve injuries: a current update." Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume) 49, no. 6 (2024): 773–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/17531934231216646.
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Optimal recovery of muscle function after proximal nerve injuries remains a complex and challenging problem. After a nerve injury, alterations in the affected muscles lead to atrophy, and later degeneration and replacement by fat-fibrous tissues. At present, several different strategies for the preservation of skeletal muscle have been reported, including various sets of physical exercises, muscle massage, physical methods (e.g. electrical stimulation, magnetic field and laser stimulation, low-intensity pulsed ultrasound), medicines (e.g. nutrients, natural and chemical agents, anti-inflammatory and antioxidants, hormones, enzymes and enzyme inhibitors), regenerative medicine (e.g. growth factors, stem cells and microbiota) and surgical procedures (e.g. supercharge end-to-side neurotization). The present review will focus on methods that aimed to minimize the damage to muscles after denervation based on our present knowledge.
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زهاد, زهاد فوزي, and أ. د. مواهب حميد. "The effect of physical exertion exercises using electrical muscle stimulation on the development of some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (40-45) years." Modren Sport Journal 20, no. 3 (2021): 0065. http://dx.doi.org/10.54702/msj.2021.20.3.0065.
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The researchers have recently noticed the interest in the problem of overweight and how to find solutions to it until it is now at the forefront in terms of innovating various and different methods and treatment methods, and the interest in developing health fitness is one of the most important requirements of physical activity for the trainees, which led to the multiplicity of sports activities that promote the health aspect For the individual, in addition to the aesthetic aspect, the problem lies in not adopting training programs according to codified scientific foundations aiming, in addition to reducing weight, to raise the general health level of the trainee participating in fitness institutes, as the trainers do not follow the scientific method in codifying training curricula taking into account the individual differences between the trainees Which exposes them to sports injury problems, as the researchers decided to prepare a standardized training program by preparing physical exercises using EMS technology (electrical muscle stimulation) because it saves the time and effort required to lose weight and improve appearance in a fast and effective way, and to know its effect on some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (30) -45). And the aim of the research is to prepare and identify physical exertion exercises using electrical muscle stimulation in developing some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (40-45) years old, and the researchers used the experimental method of pre and post testing for the experimental and control groups, and the research community was identified as trainees in the student club hall Sports Activity / University of Baghdad, for the training season 2019-2020, whose number is (18) trainees, as the research sample was selected using the comprehensive inventory method and the sample was divided into two experimental groups and the control group with (9) trainees for each group. Physical effort was applied using electrical muscle stimulation on the experimental group for a period of time. Eight weeks, with three training units per week, and they used the SPSS statistical bag to process the data and obtain the results, from which the researchers came to the most important conclusions. Exercise physical exertion using electrical muscle stimulation has a positive effect on the development of some physical and functional characteristics of women aged (40-45) years
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Tsetsou, Spyridoula, Jan Novy, Mauro Oddo, and Andrea O. Rossetti. "EEG reactivity to pain in comatose patients: Importance of the stimulus type." Resuscitation 97 (September 25, 2015): 34–37. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resuscitation.2015.09.380.
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INTRODUCTION: Electroencephalogram (EEG) background reactivity is a potentially interesting outcome predictor in comatose patients, especially after cardiac arrest, but recent studies report only fair interrater reliability. Furthermore, there are no definite guidelines for its testing. We therefore investigated the EEG effect of standardized noxious stimuli in comatose patients not reactive to auditory stimuli. METHODS: In this prospective study we applied a protocol using three different painful stimuli (bilateral nipple pinching, pinprick at the nose base, finger-nail compression on each side), grouped in three distinct clusters with an alternated sequence, during EEG recordings in comatose patients. We only analyzed recordings showing any reactivity to pain. Fisher and χ2 tests were used as needed to assess contingency tables. RESULTS: Of 42 studies, 12 did not show any background reactivity, 2 presented SIRPIDs, and 2 had massive artefacts; we thus analyzed 26 EEGs recorded in 17 patients (4 women, 24%). Nipple pinching more frequently induced a change in EEG background activity (p<0.001), with a sensitivity of 97.4% for reactivity. Neither the order of the stimuli in the cluster (p=0.723), nor the cluster order (p=0.901) influenced the results. CONCLUSION: In this pilot study, bilateral, synchronous nipple pinching seems to be the most efficient method to test nociceptive EEG reactivity in comatose patients. This approach may enhance interrater reliability, but deserves confirmation in larger cohorts.