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The utilization of the elements of the Feldenkrais method in an individual with a headache
Rathová, Karolina ; Vařeková, Jitka (advisor) ; Strnad, Pavel (referee)
Title: The utilization of the elements of the Feldenkrais method in an individual with a headache. Objectives: The aim of this thesis was to assess the effect of exercising certain elements of the Feldenkrais method on individuals suffering from long-term headaches. Four exercise units containing elements of the Feldenkrais method have been created and evaluated with the aim of reducing the frequency and intensity of headaches and improving the range of motion of the cervical spine. Methods: The methodology of the work was a mixed research in the form of a quasi- experiment. The observed set consisted of 13 persons suffering from headaches - 12 females, 1 male, aged from 21 to 38 years old (average of 30,3 years). The research part of the thesis focused on assessing the impact of 8 weeks of doing exercises with elements of the Feldenkrais method on the range of motion of the cervical spine, and the intensity and frequency of headaches. The intervention consisted of exercising in the subjects' home environment twice a week for a duration of 8 weeks according to individually designed plans containing elements of the Feldenkrais method. The means of data collection were kinesiological examination (especially for the range of motion of the cervical spine), standardized questionnaires, anamnestic and...
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Signs of the temporolimbic dysfunction in persons with headaches
Bartošová, Tereza ; Herink, Josef (advisor) ; Kudláčková, Zděnka (referee)
The aim of this research is the occurrence of symptoms of the limbic dysfunction in patients suffering from headaches. By means of the questionnaire survey method was tested group of people with this diagnosis. The basic premise is the assumption that certain symptoms, specifically abnormalities in brain activity, occur more frequently in patients with this diagnosis. The theoretical part of this thesis concentrates on the function of the temporal lobe and the limbic system, a brief outline of the characteristics of temporo-limbic dysfunction and a summary overview of headaches. The research part is addressed to the evaluation questionnaire study and answers to the questions asked. Keywords Temporal lobe, limbic system, temporolimbic dysfunction, headaches, migraine, comorbidity,questionnaire
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Physiotherapy for vertebrogenic headaches
POTÁCELOVÁ, Martina
This bachelor thesis is following up a problematics of headaches originated from vertebrogenic etiology. It will describe functional anatomy in theoretical part of this thesis, primarily a spine and structures associated with it. Furthermore a pain, such as vertebrogenic pain and headaches. It will focus on etiology of vertebrogenic pain and its general symptoms which we can relate to cervikogenic headaches. The headaches will be itemized betweem primary and secundary and it will also partialy mention a migraine, tension headaches and other kinds of headaches. It will focus on history of terms, clinical picture, diagnostics, etiology of origin and therapy in chapter dedicated to cervikogenic pain. Possible physiotherapeutic treatment will be devided on manual therapy, movement therapy, physical therapy and more specific methods. There will be research questions and objectives at the beginning of practical part followed by research methodology of bachelor thesis. Next topic will be exercise along with instructions and substantiation of which exercises has been applied to a specific patient. Compilation of exercises and instructions has been done on base of experience gained throughout the study of physiotherapy. Given exercises are presentment of what can be used to improve the patient's condition. Three case reports will contain entry and exit examinations, description of therapy progress, effect of prescribed exercise and also comparison of patient's condition before and after the treatment. There will be discussion, conclusion and used sources at the end of this thesis. Subjectively said there has been an improvement in two out of three cases in both mental and physical condition of patient. The case with no improvement has been caused by non-related medical complication after injury that prevented further therapy, the patient had pain related to his injury during the exit examination
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Possibilities of physiotherapy in vertebral problems connected with children headache at the age from 0-15 years
PROCHÁZKOVÁ, Nikol
This thesis describes possibilities of physiotherapy for children under 15 years of age suffering from headaches associated with low back problems. Nowadays, children sit prolongated periods of time using computers and mobile phones. It often leads to poor posture, which can cause headaches. Improper sitting leads to weakening of trunk muscles, kyphotic spine, and neck muscle group overload. The aim of this study is to explore vertebral problems associated with headaches and propose specific options of physiotherapy to improve overall posture. The study consists of theoretical and practical parts. The theoretical part describes the anatomy of a spine and its connection to a head, and headache causes. Then it describes possibilities of physiotherapy to be used in case of a vertebral headache and issues. The practical part was processed by means of qualitative research. It consists of study objectives, methodology and results of the research. In a test group there were three children aged 9 to 15, two boys and one girl. Therapy was carried out every week for two months. Based on an input kinesiology test, each test person was assigned a short- and long-term rehabilitation and exercise plan. At the end of the therapy, the subjects had output kinesiology examination, the results were compared, and also evaluated by the subjects. The process is documented by photographs of the entry and exit inspections and sample exercises. With all test subjects, the headache receded, the respiratory stereotype was corrected and overall posture improved.
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Signs of the temporolimbic dysfunction in persons with headaches
Bartošová, Tereza ; Herink, Josef (advisor) ; Kudláčková, Zděnka (referee)
The aim of this research is the occurrence of symptoms of the limbic dysfunction in patients suffering from headaches. By means of the questionnaire survey method was tested group of people with this diagnosis. The basic premise is the assumption that certain symptoms, specifically abnormalities in brain activity, occur more frequently in patients with this diagnosis. The theoretical part of this thesis concentrates on the function of the temporal lobe and the limbic system, a brief outline of the characteristics of temporo-limbic dysfunction and a summary overview of headaches. The research part is addressed to the evaluation questionnaire study and answers to the questions asked. Keywords Temporal lobe, limbic system, temporolimbic dysfunction, headaches, migraine, comorbidity,questionnaire
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Possibilities of physiotherapy for patients with severe headaches, specifically with migraines
KOŘÍNKOVÁ, Vendula
This bachelor thesis deals with possibilities of physiotherapy for patiens with severe headaches, specifically with migraines. The migraines are categorizied as primary headaches, which means that it is not triggered by any other disease. It is a chronic paroxysmal disease. There are usually no symptoms between attacks. The migraine has been a very common disease recently, especially among women. Although there has been a lot of research done, causes are not completely clear. Each attack has various triggers, which are individual. I divided my thesis into two parts theoretical and special. I devoted the theoretical part to inform about the migraines and also about the anatomy of the parts of human body, which are related to the migraines. I summarize general information about migraines, migraine phases, migraine types and also triggers and the possible ways of treatment. In detail, I summarize possibilities of physiotherapy, which can be used in the treatment of migraines. I divided my findings into special techniques and special methods of physiotherapy, where we can find migraines as an indication. The special part includes goals, characteristic of respondents and methodology, in which I describe the exercise unit which I have created. The exercise unit is meant for patients with migraines as an autotherapy. I used the method of a qualitative research, which I summarize in three case interpretations. Each person has been diagnosed with migraines. From each person I took an anamnesis and performed an introductory examination. They have been introduced to the exercise unit. I added an individual therapy each session, which I chose based on the introductory examination. In the end of the therapy I performed a post-therapy examination. The research went on for three months at home. Respondents kept a record of intensity of each attack for three months before the therapy and during the therapy. After the therapy I evaluated the progress of each respondent. The research has shown that the physiotherapy has an effective influence on the migraines. However, longer therapy with the respondents would be needed to prove the real effect of the exercises. Each respondent has improved physical condition and the intensity of attacks has lowered. Based on the data I collected, I wasn´t able to conclude that the therapy would have a positive influence on the frequency of attacks. This bachelor thesis could help inform the population about the physiotherapy as a possibility of a treatment for patients with migraines. It can also be used by physiotherapists and students of physiotherapy for better orientation in this issue and it can be a pattern for how to work with patients with migraines.
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