We aimed to investigate changes in postural stability on a stable surface after the application of dynamic tape for patients with inversion ankle sprains. This study enrolled 30 patients (age 25.5 ± 8.0 years) with grade I and II ankle sprains, which occurred 7–21 days before enrolment. Postural stability (balance, coordination, feedback) was assessed before and after the application of dynamic tape using a stabilographic platform. Three 32-s exercises were performed on the stabilographic platform, one with eyes open, one with eyes closed and one with visual feedback. After the application of dynamic tape, an improvement was observed in terms of the mean radius of sway (4.2 ± 1.3 mm vs. 3.4 ± 0.9 mm; p = 0.012) and coordination (48.8 ± 19.2% vs. 59.3 ± 5.8%; p = 0.021). Selected balance parameters did not improve significantly in the tests with open and closed eyes. Asymmetric load improved for all tests, but significant differences were only observed with eyes closed (34.9 ± 24.4 vs. 41.7 ± 30.5; p < 0.01). We concluded that the use of dynamic tape after an ankle sprain significantly improved balance and coordination on a stable surface. The benefits were shown in terms of a significant improvement in the asymmetric load of the injured limb in comparison to the healthy limb during the test with closed eyes and a considerable improvement in the asymmetric load that was evaluated with visual feedback on a stable surface.

Background: Most injuries in competitive sports are due to overstrain and excessive muscular and fascial tension. This study aimed to assess the effects of a single session of fascial therapy on balance and lower limb weight-bearing in professional athletes following a lower limb soft-tissue injury. Methods: A pedobarographic platform was used to assess the weight-bearing on both lower limbs and corporal balance. A total of 41 athletes with an acute soft-tissue injury involving the quadriceps femoris muscle were included in the study. Each patient underwent myofascial therapy in the injured limb only. The therapy was intended to release tension and improve proprioception. Results: The injured and healthy limbs showed significant asymmetry in body weight distribution. Before treatment, the patients bore less weight on the injured limb than on the healthy limb. After fascial therapy, eyes-closed tests showed an improved weight distribution symmetry between the two lower limbs. There were no significant differences in the values of the evaluated balance parameters between those measured at baseline and those measured after the therapy, measured after the rehabilitation session. Conclusions: A single fascial therapy session has a beneficial effect on corporal balance in runners with an injured lower limb.

The subject of the paper is the variety of newest research concepts in the field of physical therapy. The research, which is being conducted worldwide, deals with different issues. Researchers speculate that using stem cells may have considerable significance in treating patients with spinal cord injuries. Another subject of great interest includes studies on spinal cord neuroprosthetics and epidural stimulation. The results show the importance of the newest findings. Moreover, researchers are analysing e.g. the use of cannabinoids in multiple sclerosis treatment or the role of yoga in treating back pain. The results show the diversity of physiotherapy as a field of study.

The aim of this paper was to present a range of possible applications of the NDT-Bobath approach in pediatric rehabilitation. A group of children undergoing a therapeutic procedures in the “Promyk Słońca” Foundation in Wrocław, Poland were selected. The study was based on the analysis of the data abstracted from the patient medical records. The parameters which were analyzed included: a diagnosed underlying disease, functional disorders, date and mode of delivery, the occurrence of perinatal complications or fetal development, the Apgar score, and birth weight. The study found that the NDT-Bobath approach constitutes a comprehensive therapeutic method that may be applied regardless of the child’s age (both infants and older children) and the underlying disease. Moreover, concomitant diseases and symptoms as well as the risk group affiliation (eventful perinatal medical history) have been recognized as common clinical indications for the application of the NDT-Bobath approach.