Publications by authors named "M Woszczak"

Background: Vertigo and instability due to vestibular dysfunction have been a frequent cause of work absence, with a clearly upward tendency observed in recent years. Uncompensated vestibular hypofunction requires vestibular rehabilitation, but access to this form of treatment remains limited. Therefore, innovative methods of rehabilitation utilizing new technologies, which could promote this therapy, are searched for.

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Background: Recently, two types of movement sensors have been introduced into Virtual Reality (VR) therapy: motion trackers and force-plate platforms. Combining these two methods could produce better rehabilitation outcomes. Such devices, encompassing motion trackers and force platforms, are referred to as "hybrid" VR units.

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Introduction: Kinesitherapy is widely accepted management in patients with vertigo and imbalance, but there has been inadequate evidence that one form of therapy is superior to another.

The Aim: of the study was to compare effectiveness of two kinesitherapy protocols in patients with the peripheral vestibular system disorders.

Material And Methods: Fifty patients (mean age 46.

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Unlabelled: THE AIM of the study was to evaluate the impact of physiotherapy on balance stability and quality of life improvement in patients with central vestibular system dysfunction.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted on 31 patients (23 females, 8 males) with vertigo/dizziness and unsteadiness diagnosed for central vestibular system impairment based on videonystagraphy examinations, in ENT Department Medical University of Lodz between 2010-2011 years. Patients' history of diseases were collected.

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