THE IMPACT OF NANOTECHNOLOGIES ON THE RANGE OF MOTION IN THE CERVICAL AND LUMBAR REGIONS: A PILOT STUDY
Keywords:
nanotechnology, Taopatch®, posturology, postureAbstract
The aim of this study is to investigate changes in the range of motion in the cervical and lumbar regions following the application of Taopatch® nanotechnological applicators. The working hypothesis was that the applicators would improve the range of motion. This study is part of a Grant project funded by the Council of Medical Science at the Medical University of Sofia. A total of 33 students from the Y. Filaretova Medical College, Medical University of Sofia, participated in the study. Lateral neck and torso inclinations, as well as head rotation, were measured before and after the application of the nanotechnological devices.
In the cervical spine, mobility assessment included measuring maximum flexion (chin touching the sternum in normal mobility), maximum extension (parietal region in a horizontal position), and lateral tilt (distance from the chin to the acromial process, equal on both sides in normal mobility). Additionally, maximum head rotation was assessed by measuring the distance from the tragus to the acromial process, which should also be equal bilaterally. In the lumbar spine, lateral flexibility was evaluated by observing the reach of the middle finger toward the lateral knee crease during lateral torso bending and the distance to the floor. The results demonstrated improvements in the range of motion across all tests. The greatest average increase (0.89 cm) was observed in the right lateral torso inclination, while the smallest increase (0.47 cm) was measured in head rotation to the right. Statistically significant improvements were found in left and right cervical lateral inclinations, head rotation to the left, and right lateral torso inclination. The differences in motion range between the left and right sides were balanced in the cervical region but increased in the lumbar region as a result of the applicators. The application of Taopatch® nanotechnology led to an improvement in the range of motion in the cervical and lumbar regions. Additionally, the devices contributed to enhanced muscular balance between the left and right sides of the body, with the most pronounced effect observed in head rotation. The application of Taopatch® applicators may support the restoration of muscular balance and hold clinical potential for addressing various conditions, diseases, and pain symptoms associated with the function of the musculoskeletal system.
References
Amato, A., Messina, G., Feka, K., Genua, D., Ragonese, P., Kostrzewa-Nowak, D., Fischetti, F., Iovane, A., & Proia, P. (2021). Taopatch® combined with home-based training protocol to prevent sedentary lifestyle and biochemical changes in MS patients during COVID-19 pandemic. European Journal of Translational Myology, 31(3), 9877. https://doi.org/10.4081/ejtm.2021.9877
Benedetti, S., Degrassi, C., De Martino, A., Beninati, S., Cappello, F., et al. (2018). Improvement of antioxidative defense of cells exposed to radio frequencies by a nanotechnology device. Journal of Biomaterials, 2(1), 20–23. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.jb.20180201.15
Carbonari, B., Balducci, F., Cesaretti, G., Cesanelli, L., Botticelli, D., & Messina, G. (2021). Performance, balance and posture variations with occlusal splint and Taopatch® devices: A retrospective cross-over study. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 61(2), 317–323. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.20.11053-3
Di Summa, F., Capobianco, F. S., Shevchenko, A., De Martino, A., Beninati, S., et al. (2019). Improvement of postural reprogramming by a nanotechnology device. International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 6(3), 57–61. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijbmr.20180603.11
Dimova-Gabrovska, M., Yordanov, B., Dimitrova, D., Apostolov, N., & Peev, T. (2019). Ultrasound diagnosis of temporomandibular joint in patients with craniomandibular dysfunctions. Journal of IMAB, 25(2), 2563–2569. https://doi.org/10.5272/jimab.2019252.2563
Jelev, V., & Kunchev, D. (2021). Physiotherapy in orthopedic and traumatological diseases. Avangard Prima, Sofia.
Kunchev, D. (2021). Anatomical, kinesiological data and pathokinesiology of the motor and nervous system. Avangard Prima, Sofia.
Malchiodi Albedi, G., Corna, S., Aspesi, V., Clerici, D., Parisio, C., Seitanidis, J., Cau, N., Brugliera, L., & Capodaglio, P. (2018). Effects of nanotechnology-based devices on postural control in healthy subjects. Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness, 58(10), 1418–1422. https://doi.org/10.23736/S0022-4707.17.07530-2
Messina, G., Amato, A., Alioto, A., Stallone, R., Rizzo, F., Ragonese, P., Fischetti, F., Genua, D., Francavilla, V., Iovane, A., & Proia, P. (2022). A new road to improve vitamin D and balance through Taopatch® and proprioceptive protocol in multiple sclerosis patients. European Journal of Translational Myology, 32(4), 10774. https://doi.org/10.4081/ejtm.2022.10774
Stoichkova, V. (2022). The usage of the human upgrade device Taopatch® in the facial region in adults and children. SIDO International Spring Meeting.
Taopatch Bulgaria. (n.d.). Technology. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from https://taopatch.bg/technology/
Yanakiev, S., Lyapina, M., Sabev, Y., & Albert, M. (2023). Prevalence of postural dysfunctions among students of Medical College "Y. Filaretova" – A pilot survey. Health and Science, 3-4(051-52), 59-64.
