Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 4

Matrix Rhythm Therapy as a Part of Early Intervention in Burn Patients to Improve their Quality of Life: A Systematic Narrative Review

1BPT Intern, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Physiotherapy, Adesh University, Bathinda, Punjab, India

2Assistant Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Physiotherapy, Adesh University, Bathinda, Punjab, India

3Professor & Principal, Department of Physiotherapy, College of Physiotherapy, Adesh University, Bathinda, Punjab, India

*Corresponding Author, Dr. Sunanda Bhowmik, Assistant Professor, College of physiotherapy, Adesh University, sunandabhowmik77@gmail.com

Online published on 21 November, 2019.

Abstract

This is a narrative review consists analysis of evidences on Matrix Rhythm Therapy (MRT). MRT is an advanced electrotherapeutic modality works on mechanical and magnetic vibrations which deliver physiological rhythmical oscillations, whose frequency changes according to the individuals’ tissue requirement. MRT is designed by Dr. Ulrich G. Randol for effective treatment and prevention of further disability of several orthopaedical and neurological conditions such as burns, scar healing, oedema, adhesions, fractures etc. Previous literature supports that MRT has a magnificent effect to improve quality of life in burn patients. Hence this present research review on MRT for the treatment of burn patients may be high-yielding for the physiotherapists to rehabilitate them as early as possible.

Keywords

Oscillation, Rehabilitation, Vibromassage