NEUROORTHOPAEDIC COSTUMES IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH PARAPROTEINEMIC POLYNEUROPATHY

Keywords: neurorehabilitation, neuroorthopaedic costume, paraproteinemic polyneuropathy, monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance

Abstract

Aim. The paper aims to evaluate the rehabilitation potential of the Phaeton neuroorthopaedic costume in the course of the comprehensive treatment for patients with peripheral paraproteinemic polyneuropathy. Materials and methods. 20 patients with peripheral paraproteinemic polyneuropathy were examined. The following methods were used during the study: physical therapy by means of the Phaeton neuroorthopaedic costume, force platform measurements and electroneuromyography. Results. In the main group, where drug therapy was combined with physical therapy classes in the neuroorthopaedic costumes, patients showed more pronounced positive dynamics in terms of improved surface and deep sensitivity, as well as reduced sensory ataxia. During the survey, patients also noted a decrease in paresthesia, numbness, twisting, tingling, goosebumps in the distal areas of the limbs, a decrease in unsteadiness when walking (due to reduced sensory ataxia). Conclusion. The use of the neuroorthopaedic rehabilitation costume for patients with peripheral paraproteinemic polyneuropathy turned out to be very effective, safe, and not time-consuming, which makes it possible to use it both in routine clinical practice and in sports medicine for increasing tolerance to physical activity, improving coordination and balance and working with Paralympic athletes.

Author Biographies

A. Yakovlev , North-Western State medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation; Pavlov University, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. 191015, St. Petersburg; doctor of the highest category, head. Department of Neurology No. 2 Research Institute of Neurology, First St. Petersburg State Medical University named after Academician I.P. Pavlova. 197022, St. Petersburg

E. Gavrilova , North-Western State medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. 191015, St. Petersburg

O. Churganov , North-Western State medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Doctor of Pedagogy, Professor, Professor of the Department of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov. 191015, St. Petersburg

A. Shevtsov , National State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Health P.F. Lesgafta, St. Petersburg, Russian Federation

Doctor of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Physical Rehabilitation, National State University of Physical Culture, Sports and Health named after P.F. Lesgaft. 190121, St. Petersburg

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Published
2021-03-16
How to Cite
Yakovlev, A., Gavrilova, E., Churganov, O., & Shevtsov, A. (2021). NEUROORTHOPAEDIC COSTUMES IN THE REHABILITATION OF PATIENTS WITH PARAPROTEINEMIC POLYNEUROPATHY. Human. Sport. Medicine, 20(S2), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.14529/hsm20s217
Section
Rehabilitation and sports medicine

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