THE ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE WHOLE-BODY CRYOTHERAPY ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR SPINE OSTEOARTHRITIS-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

THE ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECT OF THE WHOLE-BODY CRYOTHERAPY ON THE FUNCTIONAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR SPINE OSTEOARTHRITIS

Published:2023 Issue:4 Volume:65 Page:233-238
ISSN:2082-1867
Container-title:Acta Balneologica
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Short-container-title:Acta Balneol

Author:

Milewska Aleksandra¹,Przedborska Agnieszka¹,Kilon Małgorzata¹,Kikowski Łukasz²,Irzmański Robert¹

Affiliation:

1. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF LODZ, LODZ, POLAND

2. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF LODZ, LODZ, POLAND; CENTRE OF PREVENTION AND REHABILITATION NZOZ CREATOR SP. Z O.O, DEPARTMENT OF LODZ, LODZ, POLSKA

Abstract

Aim: To assess the effect of the whole-body cryotherapy on everyday functioning and the severity of pain of patients diagnosed with lumbar spine osteoarthritis. Materials and Methods: The study included 100 patients with osteoarthritis who underwent a course of a series of 10 treatments of the whole-body cryotherapy in cryogenic chamber. The Visual Analogue Scale and the Revised Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Scale were used to assess the effectiveness of the therapy. The mobility of the spine was examined using the Thomayer test and the Schober one. Results: A significant statistical improvement was demonstrated in the reduction of pain (p<0.0001) and daily functioning (p<0.0001). The biggest change was observed in the case of personal care, sleeping and traveling activities. There was no significant change in walking (p=0, 6323), sitting (p=0, 0827) and lifting heavy objects (p=0.0761). Conclusions: The use of the whole-body cryotherapy significantly improves daily functional efficiency and reduces pain of patients with lumbar spine osteoarthritis. In addition, the range of mobility is improved

Publisher

ALUNA

Subject

General Medicine

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