[Compressive therapy of lymphedema].

Lymphedema is a simple complication after mastectomy. On current data there are two main methods of treatment of this disease that include different physical exercises, massage, compression of the edematous tissue and limb bandaging. One of this methods is based on the serial compression of the limb with an intermittent pump that is followed by physical exercises.

[Lymphedema: clinic-therapeutic aspect].

Lymphedema may be presented in mild or less severe form. Nowadays, accurate diagnosis and effective therapy are available. Wearing surgical bandage, massage, exercise, and pumps form the core program for most patients with lymphedema.

[Erythrocyte membrane as an object of influence of physiotherapeutic factors].

The authors presented in the article the survey of literature data and own observations on the influence of the most practiced therapeutic physical factors (electrical, ultrasound and light) on red blood cell membrane. Low intensive laser makes an impact on protein-lipid interactions in membranes of red blood cells, has antioxidant effect and improves the function of red blood cells. It proves the use of laser irradiation in the treatment of different diseases.

[Protein component in therapeutic effect of electric current].

Literature data and authors' own observation on the role of albumin in realization of curative effect of electric current are summarized in the article. Electric current action on albumin leads to physical and chemical changes (conformational ones, membrane process are also involved, development of free forms of biologically active substances) and biochemical changes (enzymes activity, lipid peroxidation). It furthers the normalization of function of body organs and systems.

[Clinical and experimental aspects of influence of ultrasound on tissue regeneration].

The article summarizes literature and own obtained data on influence of low intensity ultrasound on tissue regeneration. Improvement of tissue regeneration is directly caused by influence of ultrasound on albumin, chondrocytes, intensity of DNA synthesis, immune system function. An important aspect of ultrasound action is its antioxidant effect.

[Clinical and experimental aspects of the treatment effect of laser irradiation].

The article summarizes literature data and results of the authors' studies on clinical experimental aspects of the treatment effect of laser emission. The literature shows that among different therapeutic effects of laser emission, the most studied are neurotropic, methabolic, immunomodulating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory as well as its ability to stimulate the regeneration of wounds and bones. The authors stressed on biostimulative effect of laser therapy.

[Ultrasound effects on lipid peroxidation in the liver and erythrocytes in experimental post-traumatic osteoarthrosis].

We studied low frequency ultrasound effects on lipid peroxidation in the liver and erythrocytes of rabbits with experimental posttraumatic osteoarthrosis induced by transchondrial damage of the medial condyle of the right femoral bone (2 mm in diameter and 1 cm in depth in the direction of the medullar canal). Prior to treatment, rabbits with experimental osteoarthrosis had enhanced lipid peroxidation in the liver and erythrocytes. Ultrasound normalizes the above disorders in lipid peroxidation.