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Physiotherapeutic use of toning tables in the rehabilitating process of neurological diseases contributes to the restoration of motor functions in the patient. Physiotherapy treatment is focused on preparing for movements in paralyzed muscles by suppressing spastic phenomena to develop a physiological motor stereotype. At the same time, a differentiated approach to each specific patient is provided, whether it is stretching exercises and normalization of muscle tone in spastic post-stroke monoparesis (paralysis in one limb) or hemiparesis (paralysis in the arm and leg on one side), amyotrophy prevention in mono- and hemiplegias (paralysis with a significant decrease in muscle tone), or overcoming muscle hypertension and forming a normal motor stereotype in spastic paraparesis (paraplegia which is characteristic of disseminated sclerosis).

Musculoskeletal system diseases(arthritis, arthrosis, scoliosis, rheumatic diseases, back and neck injuries)
Exercises on the toning tables stimulate the growth of bone tissue and significantly improve metabolism both in the joints and muscles adjacent to the joints, which increases the range of their mobility and reduces the risk of injuries. When being elderly aged physical activity contributes to the greater production of synovial fluid, which results in relief of symptoms of such diseases as arthritis and arthrosis, increased range of motions in the joints.
Studies have shown that the increase in mobility in patients who work out on toning tables regularly is 22 %, and coordination parameters are improved by 30 %.
Toning tables have a double effect in traumatic back and neck injuries. A positive effect on the musculoskeletal system is to increase the spine motions, prevent the formation of spastic contractures and amyotrophy, analgesia (anesthesia). Nerve structures (brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves) “recall’ the lost motion mechanism in the spine and limbs.

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and bronchial asthma
Physical training is the basis for rehabilitation in patients with COPD. It should be noted that severe shortness of breath and low exercise load tolerance remain the main problem that reduces the quality of life in such patients. Persons suffering from bronchial asthma cannot often perform the necessary rehabilitation exercises to strengthen the muscles of the back and thoracic girdle due to respiratory disorders.
To eliminate these shortcomings, a complex of aerobic loads on the toning tables is used, which is aimed at improving the efficiency of the musculoskeletal and respiratory system.

Heart failure, rehabilitation after angioplasty and stenting of coronary vessels
According to its basic principles, rehabilitation after angioplasty and stenting of coronary vessels is similar to that after other surgical and conservative methods for treatment of coronary artery disease. Therapeutic physical training is still the main element in cardiac rehabilitation after angioplasty and stenting of coronary vessels. Toning tables are a modern type of physical activity, completely eliminating the harmful effects on the spine and cardiovascular system, as well as dangerous excessive loads after surgical treatment. Exercising on the toning tables improves blood supply to all organs and tissues in the body, oxygen delivery to all cells of the body is brought back to normal.
In parallel with training the body and extremities, the myocardium – heart muscle is getting trained, which smoothly and at the same time effectively increases the tolerance to physical loads that is a key element in therapy and rehabilitation of patients with heart failure.

Diabetes mellitus
Using toning tables for recovering patients with diabetes mellitus helps to reduce hyperglycemia and glucosuria. Utilization of glucose by the functioning muscles increases during exercises due to intensified reduction and oxidation processes, and glycogen synthesis in the muscles and liver becomes more intensive under the influence of workouts. Hypoglycemia that occurs during exercises on the toning tables leads to increased somatotropic hormone secretion, which stabilizes carbohydrate metabolism and stimulates fat degradation. Physical training makes it possible for a patient to overcome muscle weakness, increases the body resistance to adverse factors. Blood circulation of the limbs is also getting better, which helps to prevent dangerous vascular complications of this disease.

Obesity, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome
Toning tables are also extremely effective in the fight against overweight, and obesity is known to be one of the main risk factors for coronary artery disease. In addition, as scientists have found, physical activity has also a positive effect on the emotional state of the patient, which is important in the fight against stress and depression. Many latent psychogenic muscle blocks are removed, which are often caused by psycho-emotional stress instead of somatic diseases.

Contraindications and limitations:
Circumstances prohibiting sessions on the toning tables, can be the following:
• pregnancy
• menstrual period
• recent surgeries
• chronic spine diseases
In all these cases, you should consult with your doctor regarding the possibility of toning table workouts. In case of any ailment during workouts on the toning tables you should stop them and consult a doctor on the possibility of continuing such procedures.