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Sound Advice
In Sports Medicine
Harness the energy of sound to enhance
healing in orthopedics and sports medicine
~CYMATHERAPY FOR A KINDER ANSWER~
Copyright  2007 Elizabeth Bauer for
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Cymatherapy ® Orthopedic Solutions:
Sound Advice in Sports Medicine
Before Cymatherapy®
15º
Extension Contracture
After Cymatherapy®
5º
Full Extension
Images above: right knee extension contracture (of 15 years) resolved in one
session using Cymatherapy®.
Skin discoloration due to
Neurovascular Injury
Ankle Swelling
Skin discoloration of Neurovascular
Injury Resolving
Ankle Swelling resolved
Images above: right ankle fusion (of 15 years) with neurovascular injury,
vascular discoloration, chronic pain and swelling, due to a comminuted fracture,
resolving within 3 sessions using Cymatherapy®.
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What is Cymatherapy®?
Cymatherapy® is a non-invasive, sound therapy ( acoustic energy) that helps restore the
body to optimal health, balance and function. It uses advanced instruments to transmit
frequencies to the body’s organs and tissues that are associated with healthy cells and
healthy cell function, supporting the body’s natural healing abilities.
How does Cymatherapy® and the Cyma® 1000 work?
Today, scientists have shown that the human body is a dynamic energy system and that
our cells, organs and tissues have their own vibratory or resonant nature. This natural, or
resonant, frequency can become upset or imbalanced, leading to pain, illness or
disease. The new Cyma® 1000 is the culmination of over 50 years of research and
development. Cymatherapy® International has developed a unique and internationally
patented delivery system. The Cyma® 1000 uses a unique applicator to deliver precise
combinations of frequencies associated with healthy tissues and organ systems. These
sound waves help to normalize and synchronize the cells’ frequency back to its natural
healthy state of vibrational resonance.
If you have muscular discomfort, for example, the energy of that muscle and the
frequency of its field will have been changed by the injury or condition affecting it.
Cymatherapy® transmits corrective frequencies into the muscle to rebalance its energy
and stimulate the body’s natural healing process.
A breakthrough in sound therapy, the Cyma® 1000 is programmed with some 700
“commutations” (harmonious combinations of five frequencies) to treat a variety of
imbalances in the body. The Cyma® 1000, via its patent-pending applicator, also
contains a static magnet in the diaphragm of its applicator head. This innovation
provides a combined magnetic field and a sound wave that oscillate at the same
frequency, simultaneously. Many well constructed medical studies in Europe, Asia and
the United States have proven that oscillating magnetic fields are effective in alleviating
many physical problems. The combination of sound and magnetic therapy―two
powerful and natural healing agents in the field of bioresonance and vibrational
medicine―further enhance results when combined.
How is Cymatherapy® administered?
A certified Cymatherapy® practitioner selects the programs for the Cyma® 1000 to deliver
the exact combination of frequencies to be used. The applicator of the Cyma® 1000 is
placed on the surface of the skin. Cymatherapy® administered by a qualified practitioner
is safe, irrespective of the client’s age or level of fitness.
Glossary of Terms:
Arthrofibrosis- 'Arthro' means joint and 'fibrosis' means scarring. Arthrofibrosis
is the internal scarring of the joint, with consequent stiffness, loss of range of
motion that results in disability. This condition is generally a sequel to internal
joint bleeding or surgery, where rehabilitation has been inadequate or
inappropriate.
Arthrofibrosis begins with adhesions, and in the early stages these can often be
broken with appropriate physiotherapy or manipulation under anesthesia. Later,
the adhesions thicken and contract, flexibility is lost leading to extension or
flexion contractures.
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Cartilage- a type of dense connective tissue. It is composed of cells called
chondrocytes which are dispersed in a firm gel-like ground substance, called the
matrix. Cartilage is avascular (contains no blood vessels) and nutrients are
diffused through the matrix. Cartilage is found in the joints, the rib cage, the ear,
the nose, in the throat and between intervertebral disks. The main purpose of
cartilage is to provide a framework upon which bone deposition could begin.
Another important purpose of cartilage is to provide smooth surfaces for the
movement of articulating bones. There are three main types of cartilage:
♦ Hyaline cartilage- the most abundant type of cartilage. The name
hyaline is derived from the Greek word hyalos, meaning glass. This
refers to the translucent matrix . Hyaline cartilage is found lining
bones in joints (articular cartilage.) It is also present inside bones,
serving as a center of ossification or bone growth
♦ Elastic cartilage- (yellow cartilage) is found in the pinna of the ear
and several tubes, such as the walls of the auditory and eustachian
canals and larynx. Cartilage is present to keep the tubes
permanently open. Elastic cartilage is similar to hyaline cartilage
but contains elastic bundles (elastin) scattered throughout the
matrix. This provides a tissue which is stiff yet elastic
♦ Fibrocartilage- (white cartilage) is a specialised type of cartilage
found in areas requiring tough support or great tensile strength,
such as between intervertebral disks, the pubic and other
symphyses, and at sites connecting tendons or ligaments to bones.
There is rarely any clear line of demarcation between fibrocartilage
and the neighboring hyaline cartilage or connective tissue. The
fibrocartilage found in intervertebral disks contains more collagen
compared to hyaline. Fibrocartilage lacks a perichondrium
Chondromalacia- fraying and damage to the
underlying patellar cartilage (the cartilage under the
knee cap.)
Connective tissue- any type of biological tissue with
an extensive extracellular matrix that often serves to
support, bind together, and protect organs.
Types of connective tissue:
Figure: Chondromalacia.
♦ Bone- contains specialized cells called
osteocytes embedded in a mineralized
extracellular matrix, and functions for
general support. Bone is mineralized
connective tissue that contains collagen
and calcium phosphate, a mineral crystal.
Calcium phosphate gives bone its
firmness
♦ Blood- is considered to be a type of
connective tissue. Even though it has a
Figure: blood cells.
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different function in comparison to other connective tissues, it does
have an extracellular matrix. Blood functions in transport. Its
extracellular matrix is blood plasma, which transports dissolved
nutrients, hormones, and carbon dioxide in the form of bicarbonate.
The main cellular component is the red blood cell. The matrix is the
plasma and erythrocytes, leukocytes and platelets are suspended
in the plasma
Cartilage- provides cushioning. The extracellular matrix of cartilage
is composed primarily of collagen; a form of fibrous connective
tissue that is composed of closely packed collagenous fibers in a
rubbery gelatinous substance called chondrin. The skeletons of
sharks and human embryos are composed of cartilage. Cartilage
also provides flexible support for certain structures in adult humans
including the nose, trachea and ears.
Connective tissue proper- dense connective tissue or fibrous
connective tissue that forms ligaments and tendons. Its densely
packed collagen fibers have great tensile strength
Loose connective tissue or areolar connective tissue- holds
organs in place and attaches epithelial tissue to other underlying
tissues, and has a variety of proteinaceous fibers, including
collagen and elastin
Reticular connective tissue- a network of reticular fibers (fine
collagen) that form a soft skeleton to support the lymphoid organs
(lymph nodes, bone marrow, and spleen) that joins connective
tissues to other tissues.
Adipose tissue- contains adipocytes, used for cushioning, thermal
insulation, lubrication (primarily in the pericardium) and energy
storage
Elastic fibers- are made of elastin and are "stretchable"
Effusion- excessive joint fluid inside the joint that usually comes on suddenly
after an injury or overuse of a joint. An acute effusion may also occur in an
arthritic or gouty joint.
A joint filled with blood, rather than joint fluid is usually called a haemarthrosis.
A chronic effusion is one which is there all the time, although sometimes it may
be worse than at other times.
Fracture- a bone break.
Fractures may be described by the extent to which the bone has been broken:
♦ Incomplete or 'greenstick'- not fully broken through but with a
pattern resembling the outer splintering of a green stick when it is
bent. Usually found in children
♦ Complete-broken cleanly into two pieces
♦ Multiple- broken into more than two pieces
♦ Comminuted- shattered into several bits
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♦ Transverse- oblique or spiral
In addition a fracture may be:
♦ Simple or closed - where no fragment has penetrated the skin
♦ Open or compound - where the skin has been pierced by a bone
fragment, even if the bone has returned under the skin
Frozen shoulder- (adhesive capsulitis) is a disorder characterized by pain and
loss of motion or stiffness in the shoulder. It affects about two percent of the
general population. It is more common in women between the ages of 40 years
to 70 years old. The causes of frozen shoulder are not fully understood. The
process involves thickening and contracture of the capsule surrounding the
shoulder joint. A doctor can diagnose frozen shoulder based on the history of the
patient's symptoms and physical examination. X-rays or MRI (magnetic
resonance imaging) studies are sometimes used to rule out other causes of
shoulder stiffness and pain.
Pain due to frozen shoulder is usually dull or aching. It can be worsened with
attempted motion. The pain is usually located over the outer shoulder area and
sometimes the upper arm. The hallmark of the disorder is restricted motion or
stiffness in the shoulder. The affected individual cannot move the shoulder
normally. Motion is also limited when someone else attempts to move the
shoulder for the client.
Functional ability- physical, mental, or social ability to carry on the normal
activities of life.
Joint dynamics- dynamic joint control during activity involving complex
functional range of motion (flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, and
internal/external rotation), synovial fluid viscosity, force distribution, dynamic load
bearing and limb inertia. The topic of joint dynamics is very scarce in the
literature especially for actively functioning joints involving multiple axes in
multiple angles with the subject maintaining various levels of muscle contraction.
Ligament- a short band of tough fibrous connective tissue composed mainly of
long, stringy collagen fibers. Ligaments connect bones to other bones to form a
joint. Ligaments are slightly elastic; when under tension, they gradually lengthen.
♦ Capsular ligaments are part of the articular capsule that surrounds
synovial joints. They act as mechanical reinforcements
♦ Extra-capsular ligaments join bones together and provide joint
stability
The consequence of a torn ligament can be the instability of a joint. The
instability of a joint over time may lead to the wear of cartilage and osteoarthritis.
The ligaments of the knee:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
Medial collateral ligament (MCL)
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Muscle atrophy- muscle wasting. The wasting or loss of muscle tissue resulting
from disease, injury or lack of use.
Muscle hypertrophy- an increase in mass or girth of a muscle. Muscle
hypertrophy can be induced by a number of stimuli. The most familiar of these is
exercise. The first measurable effect of hypertrophy is an increase in the neural
drive through the stimulation of the mechanoreceptors that stimulate a muscle
contraction.
Neuralgia- a sharp, shooting pain along a nerve pathway. Severe nerve pain
caused by nerve compression or the breakdown of the protective myelin sheath
surrounding a nerve.
Neuritis- Inflammation of a nerve accompanied by pain and sometimes loss of
function. The pain or tingling from damaged or inflamed peripheral nerves
(nerves not in the brain or spiral cord) may become severe and disabling.
Patella- or kneecap is a thick, triangular bone
which articulates with the femur and covers
and protects the front of the knee joint. It is a
sesamoid bone which develops from the
tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle,
which contracts to straighten the leg. The
patella increases the leverage that the tendon
can exert on the femur by increasing the
angle at which it acts. The vastus
intermedialis muscle is attached to the base
of patella. The vastus lateralis and vastus
medialis are attached to lateral and medial
borders of patella respectively.
The patella ossifies around the ages of 3 to 5.
Patellofemoral Syndrome- patellofemoral
(PF) pain syndrome can be defined as
retropatellar or peripatellar pain resulting from
physical and biochemical changes in the PF
joint characterized by anterior knee pain that
typically occurs with activity and often
worsens when descending steps or hills. It
can also be triggered by prolonged sitting.
One or both knees can be affected. The
etiology of PF pain syndrome may be
multifactoral. Causes include
overuse/overload, biomechanical problems
and muscular dysfunction.
Figure: Dynamic stabilizers
(suspension system) of the patella.
The most frequent cause of anterior knee pain is retinacular stress associated
with PF alignment. Biopsies of the lateral retinaculum have shown that small
nerves in the retinaculum can sustain injury causing neuroma (Fulkerson JP,
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Tenant R, Javin JS, et al: Histological evidence of retinacular nerve injury
associated with patellofemoral malalignment. Clin Orthop 1985;197:196-205.)
Proprioception- is the sense of the position of parts of the body; relative to other
neighboring parts of the body in three dimensional time and space.
Proprioception is a sense that provides feedback solely on the status of body
position internally. It is the sense that indicates whether your body is moving with
required effort, as well as where the various parts of the body are located in
relation to each other. Kinesthesia is another term that is often used
interchangeably with proprioception. Some users differentiate the kinesthetic
sense from proprioception by excluding the sense of equilibrium or balance from
kinesthesia.
The proprioceptive sense is believed to be composed of information from
sensory neurons located in the inner ear (motion and orientation) and in the
stretch receptors of joints and muscles. There are specific nerve receptors for
this form of perception called mechanoreceptors.
Range of motion- joint flexibility is defined as the range of motion (ROM)
allowed at a joint. A joint's ROM is usually measured by the number of degrees
from the starting position of a segment to its position at the end of its full range of
the movement. The most common way this is done is by using a double-armed
goniometer. A stationary arm holding a protractor is placed parallel with a
stationary body segment and a movable arm moves along a moveable body
segment. The pin (axis of goniometer) is placed over the joint. (Measurement of
joint motion: a guide to goniometry/Cynthia Claire Norkin, D. Joyce White―2nd
ed. ISBN: 0-8036-6579-2)
Retinaculum- a band or bandlike structure that holds an organ or a joint in
place.
Soft tissue- tissues that connect, support, or surround other structures and
organs of the body. Soft tissue includes muscles, tendons, fibrous tissues, fat,
blood vessels, nerves, and synovial tissues.
Sprain- an injury involving the stretching or tearing of a ligament (tissue that
connects bone to bone) or a joint capsule, which help provide joint stability. A
severely damaged ligament or joint capsule can cause instability in a joint.
Symptoms may include pain, inflammation, and in some cases, the inability to
move a limb (arm, leg, foot). Sprains occur when a joint is forced beyond its
normal range of motion, such as turning or rolling your ankle.
Severity of sprain and strains
♦ Grade I- (mild) sprain or strain involves some stretching or minor
tearing of a ligament or muscle
♦ Grade II- (moderate) sprain or strain is a ligament or muscle that is
partially torn but still intact
♦ Grade III- (severe) sprain or strain means that the ligament or
muscle is completely torn, resulting in joint instability
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Images: severity grading of strain or sprain of the ankle.
Strain- injuries that involve the stretching or tearing of a musculo-tendinous
(muscle and tendon) structure. An acute (instant or recent) strain of the
musculo-tendinous structure occurs at the junction where the muscle is
becoming a tendon. These strains take place when a muscle is stretched and
suddenly contracts, as with running or jumping. This type of injury is frequently
seen in runners who strain their hamstrings. Many times the injury will occur
suddenly while the runner is in full stride. Symptoms for an acute muscle strain
may include pain, muscle spasm, loss of strength, and limited range of motion.
Chronic (long-lasting) strains are injuries that gradually build up from overuse or
repetitive stress resulting in tendinitis (inflammation of a tendon). For example, a
tennis player may get tendinitis in his or her shoulder as the result of constant
stress from repeated serves.
Tendonitis- inflammation of the tendon. Tendons may become inflamed by an
imbalanced muscle load pulling against the resistance of the tendon causing an
irritation. If the normal smooth gliding motion of your tendon is impaired, the
tendon will become inflamed and movement will become painful.
A tendon is a tough yet flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects the muscles
to the bones. When a muscle contracts it pulls on a bone causing movement.
The structure that transmits the force or energy of the muscle contraction to the
bone is called a tendon.
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