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Isokinetics – quick and effective rehabilitation Use of isokinetic device in rehabilitation of patients with neurological deficit

Sandra Rusac-Kukić ; “Thalassotherapia Opatija” Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju bolesti srca, pluća i reumatizma, Hrvatska
Dražen Massari ; “Thalassotherapia Opatija” Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju bolesti srca, pluća i reumatizma, Hrvatska
Anita Legović ; “Thalassotherapia Opatija” Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju bolesti srca, pluća i reumatizma, Hrvatska
Daniel Karlavaris ; “Thalassotherapia Opatija” Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju bolesti srca, pluća i reumatizma, Hrvatska
Tatjana Kehler ; “Thalassotherapia Opatija” Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju bolesti srca, pluća i reumatizma, Hrvatska

Abstract

Aim: Medical exercises or kinesiotherapy has a special importance in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of diseases of the locomotor system. Today emphasizes the need for faster healing and restoring full function of the affected joint, limb or entire organisms. The aim of this article is to demonstrate the application of isokinetic system in the rehabilitation of patients with neurological weakness developed due to cerebrovascular disease. Case report: Isokinetic exercises as part kinesiotherapy-group exercises strengthen the muscles in which the selection / provides movement speed, while specially programmed device automatically adjusts the resistance movement. Basis isokinetic exercise is variable resistance with exercise at some speeds to deliver optimal results in increasing muscle strength and endurance. Discussion: The above principle exercise opens wider therapeutic possibilities of medical rehabilitation of patients with his injuries and chronic joint and muscle conditions, and provides a special value in the treatment of medically demanding patient groups, including those in the period of early postoperative rehabilitation, neurological patients, as well as rehabilitating athletes. Conclusion: Acknowledging known contraindications for for the application of isokinetic devices can be used with carefully selected patients to achieve significant progress in functional recovery.

Keywords

functional recovery; isokinetic exercises; kinesiotherapy; neurological deficit

Hrčak ID:

95738

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/95738

Publication date:

3.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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