Objective evaluation of the effect of therapy : footscan

Author's first name and surname: Jana Chorváthová Bachelor thesis supervizor: MUDr. Marie Ticha Oponent: Title of bachelor thesis: Objective evaluation of the effect of therapy: footscan Abstract: This bacheor thesis is focused on problems of postural stability. Two patiens, after brain damage occurred as a result of the traumatic injury, were selected for this study. It objectively evaluates the effect of the chosen therapy, which is balancing Chung Shi shoes brand. Balance shoes are modern and revolutionary element that is used in physiotherapy. It is objectively evaluated on the footscan device, biomechanical noninvasive imaging equipment, measuring the disintegration of static and dynamic pressures on the soles of the feet. The theoretical part deals with the incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, consequences and rehabilitation of the traumatic brain injury and the possible effects on the postural stability. The practical part is compiled by a qualitative research, this is a pilot study. Two groups took part in the measurement: experimental groups of two women after traumatic brain injury at the age of 20 and 24 and a control group of two women showing no signs of postural instability, aged 21 and 23. The stability training lasted for 14 days, 30 minutes a day. Data of experimental and control group were..