Psychomotor Physical Therapy
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Description
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. It is popular in Scandinavian countries and has been established to aid in the relief of pain as well as psychosomatic disorders.[1]
Based on the premise that stress resulting from physical, psychological and social situations may have effects on the body. Affecting muscle tension, breathing, posture, flexibility, balance, and movements.[1] During assessment and treatment, all these elements are considered in order to achieve effective management.
Also known as Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. It was formed by Aadel Bülow-Hansen (1906–2001); a physiotherapist and Trygve Braatøy (1904–1953); a psychiatrist in the late 1940s.
Evidence has shown improved quality of life within 6months of psychomotor physiotherapy and overall improvement in subjective health complaints such as; depression, insomnia, and fatigue after 12 months[3].
No standardized procedure exists for this treatment[3]. This treatment approach combines massage,[4] balance exercises, active exercises, and relaxation to normalize respiration, aid muscular control and awareness of mind-body interaction[5]. The Psychomotor physiotherapist is able to use tools within the theoretical model of this approach in the management of the patient based on a proper assessment[3].
Indication
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Chronic pain[6]
Psychological symptoms [6]
Migraine,
Dizziness,
Anorexia nervosa,
Bronchial asthma
Dysmenorrhoea
Essential high blood pressure[5]
Clinical Presentation[edit | edit source]
Subjective health complaints[7]: Absence of objective findings to corroborate patient's symptoms[3].
Resources[edit | edit source]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dragesund T, Kvåle A. Study protocol for Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy versus Cognitive Patient Education in combination with active individualized physiotherapy in patients with long-lasting musculoskeletal pain–a randomized controlled trial. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2016 Dec;17(1):1-9.
- ↑ Faggruppen for psykomotorisk fysioterapi . Informational video about Norwegian Psychomotor Physiotherapy. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDz6jwXd6zo [last accessed 18/11/2021]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Breitve MH, Hynninen MJ, Kvåle A. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on subjective health complaints and psychological symptoms. Physiotherapy research international. 2010 Dec;15(4):212-21.
- ↑ Ekerholt K, Bergland A. Massage as interaction and a source of information. Advances in physiotherapy. 2006 Jan 1;8(3):137-44.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bunkan BH. Psykomotorisk fysioterapi–prinsipper og retningslinjer. Tidsskrift for Den norske legeforening. 2001 Oct 10.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Bergland A, Olsen CF, Ekerholt K. The effect of psychomotor physical therapy on health‐related quality of life, pain, coping, self‐esteem, and social support. Physiotherapy Research International. 2018 Oct;23(4):e1723.
- ↑ Eriksen HR, Ursin H. Sensitization and subjective health complaints. Scandinavian journal of psychology. 2002 Apr;43(2):189-96.
