Application of the computerized functional diagnosis system with the sensor Wiva® science in the evaluation of the effectiveness of rehabilitation of patients with back pain syndrome

Abstract

An assessment of patients' functional state, performed in accordance with rehabilitation results objectivization methods, supports the diagnosis of patients' health and allows to plan and implement the most effective therapeutic strategy, as well as to monitor progress of the rehabilitation process, which increases patients' chances for recovery. Objectivization of functional diagnostics is also carried out through the selection of appropriate research methods and tools. Intensive development of rehabilitation requires the use of modern, objective diagnostic methods. The aim of this paper is to assess the usefulness of a computerized functional diagnostics system with the Wiva® science sensor in the diagnostics and assessment of rehabilitation effects in patients with spinal pain syndromes. The method of measuring spine mobility described in this article has a great potential, due to the use of the Wiva® science sensor computerized functional diagnosis system. The system, combined with Biomech software, may be used for objective and precise functional analysis of joints and spine in active and passive exams. It may also be used in physiotherapy, orthopedics and neurology, in the activation process, as well as in multidirectional and objective assessment of motor performance in children, adolescents, the elderly, and athletes. It is an excellent aid in developing rehabilitation programs. It is also an appropriate tool for widespread clinical applications, as well as other uncontrolled environments. The Wiva® Joint Mobility protocol is a simple, fast, accurate and reliable tool used to monitor progress of treatment/rehabilitation of patients with joint or spine mobility disorders; hence, its usefulness in clinical practice is high. The development of objective diagnostic methods used in monitoring the progress of treatment will undoubtedly contribute to further improvements and higher effectiveness of the implemented therapeutic programs.

Main characteristics of preventive postural hygiene training programs in the educational field

“…The results confirmed that the questionnaire is a valid and reliable instrument for assessing the postural habits of students during activities of daily living. c) Use of electronic device for postural analysis Among all the recent studies recorded, only Lubkowska (2018) described the applicability of an electronic device as an aid for the assessment of body posture. The Wiva sensor is placed on the joint to be analysed and uses Bluetooth technology to send precise information on the movement of the joint, allowing the ranges of movement considered healthy or optimal for the objective of the intervention to be controlled.…”