Summary
Introduction. In the introduction, general principles of the magnetic field were defined, with the diversity of the magneto and magneto-stimulation. Lasers used in the medicine were also presented.
Aim. Patients, treated with laser and magnetotherapy of low frequency magnetic fields, were tested. The aim was to see and compare how these treatments affect the heart rate. Healthy individuals (without cardiologic problems) were studied and the objective was to compare the performance of both of these treatments. Several people were taking antiarrhythmic medicines. It was checked whether there is a contraindication in this regard.
Material and methods. The patients examined, were staying in a rehabilitation in two nursing homes in Szczawnica (“Dzwonkówka” and “Nauczyciel”). Heart rate was studied before and after the procedure. The patients were in different age groups, both men and women. In the Sanatorium “Dzwonkówka” magnetic field of low frequency was used in the treatment of various pain syndromes of joints and laser pointer was used for the treatment of cervical spine pain syndromes. There were examined 33 patients treated with magnetotherapy, aged 51-87 years. With laser therapy there were studied 11 patients, aged 50-85 years. The Sanatorium “Nauczyciel” laser pointer was used for the treatment of cervical spine pain syndrome in 17 patients aged 54-74 years. In Sanatorium “Dzwonkówka” the device BTL-5000 was used as magnetotherapy and laser-therapy. The laser used Sanatorium Teacher D68-2 in the treatment of laser therapy.
Results. In the discussion, the indications and contraindications of magnetotherapy and laser therapy were mentioned. The indications include: joint pain syndromes of different etiologies, and some neurological conditions and skin lesions. This treatment is of supportive, soothing and relaxing type. Treatment should improve patients’ quality of life, nicely tolerated and without side effects. It is a non-invasive therapy as an adjunct to the primary cure.
Conclusions. In the treatment with the magnetic field, the value of the pulse in the test group slightly increases and decreases, which is not essential in the treatment. It is not dependent on gender and age. It also does not depend on the treated joint. With laser therapy, a small increase in heart rate after the treatment was noted in the majority of the study group. The changes are imperceptible to the patient and are not a contraindication to treatment with the magnetic field. Due to the small number of patients treated with cardiac medicines, the impact of these drugs on the course of treatment cannot be assessed.