The Allyane method is based on an innovative approach aimed at restoring a patient's impaired motor functions. Used particularly in cases of swallowing disorders or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, it combines mental imagery, proprioception, and listening to low-frequency sounds to address the issues. motor inhibitionsTo better understand this method, we met with two experts: Franck Remillieux, physiotherapist, osteopath and Allyane trainer, and Dr. Philippe Gerentes, dental surgeon specializing in TMD and swallowing.
Understanding the Allyane method: a neurofunctional approach
Franck Remillieux The Allyane method helps restore an altered or modified motor pattern following trauma, surgery, or prolonged pain relief. For example, a limp due to significant osteoarthritis of the hip or knee can lead to a loss of the natural motor pattern.
Therapeutic indications: a wide range of applications
Franck Remillieux The method is indicated after surgery, but it is also very useful pre-operatively to restore proper motor function. It is helpful following a sprain or trauma, as the pain-relieving approach often modifies muscle activation and activation sequence. It is also relevant in cases of stroke or multiple sclerosis to optimize the function of affected muscle groups.
Philippe Gerentes We can also mention the importance of early intervention in preventing facial growth abnormalities, which impact tooth alignment, breathing, sleep quality, sleep apnea, bruxism, temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), and academic performance. A wide range of consequences from tongue dysfunction are observed, with significant repercussions on individuals' quality of life and the financial burden on families, social security, and supplemental insurance.
Session procedure: key steps in neuromotor reprogramming
Franck Remillieux A typical session begins with a medical history and the detection of motor activation deficits. Next, the patient becomes aware of the movement to be modified or the motor activation deficit of a muscle or part of that muscle. A motor image to be modified is then created, using both visual and kinesthetic elements. Finally, the patient listens to low-frequency sounds using the...Alpha2move.
Number of sessions required: fast and lasting results
Franck Remillieux The results are noticeable from the first session. Depending on the case, further sessions may be necessary, particularly in neurological cases such as strokes or multiple sclerosis. Follow-up in collaboration with the dentist, speech therapist, or maxillofacial physiotherapist is important. ATM cases and swallowing.
Philippe Gerentes In the rehabilitation of swallowing function, especially when the dysfunction is long-standing, it is sometimes necessary to conduct shorter sessions with follow-up at one and two months.
Observed results: proven effectiveness
Franck Remillieux Over seven years of experience, with an average of about thirty cases per month, I have observed immediate positive results in 90% of cases.
Advantages of the Allyane method: a complement to traditional rehabilitation
Franck Remillieux The Allyane method should be seen as a rehabilitation booster. Having a background in physiotherapy, I am aware of the importance of collaboration with the rehabilitation sector for patients. Reprogramming the correct movement, but above all reactivating the right muscles to avoid reinforcing compensatory mechanisms during rehabilitation, seems essential to me.
Side effects and contraindications: a well-tolerated method
Franck Remillieux To date, apart from fatigue after the session or soreness in the muscles that have been reprogrammed, I have not received any other feedback. Contraindications include mechanical injuries, total deafness (since we use sounds), cognitive impairment, and peripheral nerve damage if there is a complete nerve transection.
The Allyane method has established itself as an innovative and effective approach to the management of neuromotor disorders. Thanks to the expertise of practitioners such as Franck Remillieux and Dr. Philippe Gerentes, it offers promising prospects for improving the quality of life of patients facing motor dysfunctions.