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Rehabilitacja medyczna osób starszych. Zasadność, potrzeby i możliwości

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Mrożek-Gąsiorowska M. A.

Zdrowie Publiczne i Zarządzanie

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2011

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vol. 9

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issue 1

128-143

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Rehabilitation of people with disabilities is a process aimed at enabling them to reach and maintain their optimal physical, sensory, intellectual, psychological and social functional levels. WHO, in “World Report on Disability”, defines rehabilitation as a set of measures that assist individuals who experience, or are likely to experience, disability to achieve and maintain optimal functioning in interaction with their environments. Lack of rehabilitation services creates a barrier to full inclusion and participation in all aspects of life. The aim of this article was to present the nature of medical rehabilitation, in particular medical rehabilitation of elderly people. The basic definitions of medical rehabilitation and physiotherapy were also presented. The medical rehabilitation system in Poland, its organization and funding system was shown based on publications and statistical data of the Central Statistical Office (GUS) as well the access to medical rehabilitation services and selected medical procedures was assessed based on available data from National Health Fund (NFZ) and Ministry of Health (MZ).

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Physiotherapy in women after breast cancer treatment – review

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Skutnik K., Ustymowicz W., Zubrewicz K., Zińczuk J., Kamińska D., Pryczynicz A.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2019

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vol. 1

162-168

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Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor in women in the Polish region. Surgery is a basic method of breast cancer treatment. Surgery often carries a lot of unwanted changes as follows: limitation of mobility in the shoulder joint on the operated side, secondary lymphoedema, post mastectomy pain syndrome (PMPS), reduction of muscle strength or disorders in body posture. Therefore, the implementation of physiotherapeutic activities that are designed to prevent and eliminate postoperative complications seems very important. The main aim of this work was to present physiotherapeutic management in women after mastectomy based on the analysis of available literature. The physiotherapeutic process can be divided into three periods: early hospital, early ambulatory and the late ambulatory period. In the first period, active slow exercises, self-support of the upper limb on the operated side and breathing exercises on the thoracic track are used to prevent circulatory disorders, pulmonary complications, and edema. The early ambulatory period includes corrective exercises, general improvement exercises, stretching and learning of automatic massage of the upper limb of the operated side. The last period should be enriched by recreational methods of physical activity such as swimming, cycling or Nordic walking to maintain physical fitness, proper mobility of the shoulder girdle and improve the patient's psychophysical state. It is very important the patient regular continues the rehabilitation program after curing of breast cancer as well. In the case of secondary lymphoedema of the upper limb, comprehensive rehabilitation physiotherapy is used, consisting of manual lymphatic drainage, healing exercises, compression therapy, and skin care. Conclusions: Physiotherapy in women after breast cancer surgery is a complex and long-term process. Physiotherapeutic methods are effective in treating complications after surgery of breast cancer surgery. It is necessary to constantly update the physio-therapy knowledge in women after breast cancer surgery.

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Rehabilitacja przedsionkowa u pacjentów z przewlekłymi zaburzeniami równowagi i zawrotami głowy

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Gębska M., Wojciechowska A., Rakowiecka M., Janik M., Żyżniewska-Banaszak E.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2014

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issue 1

39-43

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Vestibular rehabilitation in patients with chronic balance disorder and dizziness

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Recommendations of the Polish Society of Physiotherapy, the Polish Society of Family Medicine and the College of Family Physicians in Poland in the field of physiotherapy of back pain syndromes in primary health care

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Kassolik K., Rajkowska-Labon E., Tomasik T., Pisula-Lewandowska A., Gieremek K., Andrzejewski W., Dobrzycka A., Kurpas D.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2017

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issue 3

323-334

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Criminal-Law Assessment of a Physiotherapist’s Liability for a Medical Error

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Müller A.

Roczniki Nauk Prawnych

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2018

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vol. 28

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issue 4 English Online Version

99-112

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The article presents a legal assessment of physiotherapeutic errors. It was not unimportant for this assessment that the regulation of the physiotherapist’s profession was proven, which made it possible to confirm that errors in physiotherapeutic art are in fact medical errors. In turn this allowed us to consider the possible criminal liability of this occupational group for medical errors. Final conclusions have finally confirmed that physiotherapists can be held liable for medical errors under Articles 156, 157 or 160 PC.

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The Knowledge and Participation of Physiotherapists From the Nigerian South-west Related to the Care and Management of Individuals With Sickle Cell Disease

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Mbada C. E., Binuyo O. T., Onigbinde O. A., Ayelawa S. O., Olaniyi A. J.

Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective

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2021

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vol. 10

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issue 18

52-60

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Rehabilitative modalities such as incentive spirometry and physiotherapy interventions, e.g. aerobic exercises, have been shown to produce positive outcomes in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD). Hemispheric CVA and other complications arising from SCD are amenable to physiotherapy. There have been few studies on the effectiveness of physiotherapy in the management of individuals with SCD. The present study attempts to assess the SCD-related knowledge, attitude and level of participation of physiotherapists in the Nigerian healthcare system. It also examines a possible association between the foregoing and practice settings. The study was carried out among physiotherapists in South-West Nigeria registered on professional e-platforms. The respondents filled in an adapted electronic version of a questionnaire. The IBM SPSS 20 was used for statistical analysis, and a chi-square test was used to determine an association between the levels of knowledge, practice settings, and participation among the respondents (p < 0.05). The study findings revealed that only 19% of respondents had received a specific training related to the care of SCD patients, although 65% had been involved in the treatment of at least one patient with SCD. Only 29.5% of respondents had “Good Knowledge” of SCD pathophysiology. A statistically significant association (χ2 = 75.357, p = 0.012) was found between respondents’ level of knowledge and their practice settings, i.e. a teaching hospital mostly. The physiotherapists from the Nigerian South-West,mostly those working in teaching hospitals, reported an average level of knowledge of SCD care. Since the management of sickle cell disease is of multidisciplinary character and requires an all hands-on deck approach, controlled trials should be undertaken by physiotherapy researchers regarding the effects of modalities and interventions on pro-inflammatory bio-molecules.

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EVALUATION OF EFFORT TOLERANCE AMONGST SUFFERERS OF BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

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Szczegielniak J., Bogacz K., Matelonek D.

Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective

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2016

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vol. 5

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issue 7

43-46

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Introduction: Asthma is one of the most common diseases of the respiratory system. Its chronic nature and periodic intensification influence patients’ quality of life. During the last decade, the role of physiotherapy has become more important as it is more effective in treating people who suffer from asthma as well as its complications. Aim: The aim of the presented article is the evaluation of effort tolerance amongst patients before and after eighteen days of the application of a set of exercises. Methods: Sixty patients in the state of remission who suffer from chronic asthma were examined. Patients were classified under model C and D. The described program was realized for six days per week and then for a further 3 weeks. The effectiveness of physiotherapy on effort tolerance was evaluated. Submission: The data presented indicates that patients who were treated according to the program managed to walk in a six-minute test much faster than the rest of the patients. Conclusions: 1. Results show that physiotherapy of patients who suffer from asthma treated under model B or C present observed improvement of effort tolerance. 2. Comprehensive application of model C and D proves an increased ability amongst patients to walk much faster during the six-minutes test.

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Neuromobilization and kinesiotaping as modern methods used in physiotherapy

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Gałczyk M., Van Damme – Ostapowicz, K

Progress in Health Sciences

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2015

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vol. 5

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issue 2

165-168

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Kinesiotaping and neuromobilization techniques are classified as physiotherapy methods in other words, these are the methods used to treat a patient with the use of movement. Both kinesiotaping and neuromobilization can be used as a separate form of therapy or may be complementary to other methods of physical therapy. It is true to say that positive effects are likely to appear after the very first therapy sessions.

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Physiotherapeutic management of a patient with patellofemoral pain syndrome – a case report

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Katarzyna Ustarbowska K., Bartosz Trybulec B.

European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

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2018

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issue 1

68-75

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Introduction. Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a disorder of the front compartment of the knee joint with incompletely investigated, probably multifactorial pathogenesis. It mostly affects young people and runners. In patients with PFPS conservative management is a therapy of choice with fundamental importance of physiotherapeutic procedures. Therapy should be highly individualized and considering all possible factors that may cause PFPS symptoms. Aim. The aim of this report was presentation of management of a 23 year old female patient with PFPS that developed secondary to a knee sprain. The medical history, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures were thoroughly described, then obtained results were presented and thereafter discussed. Methods. Clinical assessment included functional and provocative tests of the patellofemoral joint as well as thigh and calf muscles tests, range of motion measurement of the knee joint and pain assessment using the VAS scale. Therapeutic management included 5 sessions of post-isometric muscle relaxation (PIR), mobilizations of the patella and applications of elastic tapes. Results. After 5 sessions of therapeutic management PFPS symptoms were significantly reduced. Pain did not occur during normal activity, whereas in heavy joint loading, it occurred later and was of lower intensity. Range of motion as well as subjective sense of joint stability was also improved. Conclusions. Individually adjusted conservative management based on PIR techniques, mobilizations of patella and kinesiotaping seems to be effective form of therapy for PFPS of functional nature

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Efficiency of selected physiotherapeutic treatments for low back pain

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Dakowicz A., Milewska A. J., Gradkowska A., Matys A., Tarkowska K., Białowieżec M.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2016

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vol. 6(2)

70-76

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Purpose: Low back pain (LBP) occurs among approximately 60-80% of the population, gradually contributing to long-term or recurring disability. We aimed to evaluate the efficiency of two physiotherapeutic treatments (namely, Träbert current and kinesiotherapy) among patients with LBP. Material and methods: Comprised of function tests and scales of pain and functionality, clinical tests were performed according to a prospective method in a regional hospital in Lomza. Forty patients randomly distributed into two groups: one group a subject to physical therapy with Träbert currents, the other group to kinesiotherapy following a proprietary programme. Physiotherapy was performed from Monday to Friday for two weeks in a series of ten treatments. Results: The treatment used in both groups significantly decreased pain and increased functionality of patients, evaluated by Laitinen’s survey, the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire. Results of the Schober’s and “fingertip-to-floor” tests also showed increased improvement. Conclusions: The physiotherapy facilitated a significant decrease in pain, an increase in the mobility in lumbosacral segment of the spine and a decrease in disability among patients with LBP.

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Attitude, perception, and knowledge of occupational therapy and physiotherapy students about each other’s professions

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Egwu M. O., Musa O. B., Mbada C. E., Jejelaye A. O., Olatoye F. S., Olatoye O., Sonuga O. A., Fatoye F.

Journal of Physical Education & Health - Social Perspective

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2020

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vol. 9

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issue 16

14-22

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Purpose: This study sought to assess attitudes, mutual perceptions, and knowledge of each other’s professional roles as obtained from occupational therapy (OT) and physiotherapy (PT) students. Method: A cross-sectional study was carried out among OT and PT students in a Nigerian university. Fifty-six copies of a revised questionnaire were used as the survey instrument, all of which were returned fully completed. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics of mean and standard deviation, frequencies, and inferential statistics of chi-square tests. Alpha level was set at p<0.05. Results: Fewer PT students (16.7%) demonstrated good knowledge of the scope of OT, while 64.3% of OT students showed good knowledge of PT. There was a 100% positive attitude from both sets of students towards each other’s profession. 11.9% of the PT and 28.6% of the OT students perceived the two professions as being in direct competition. There was a significant difference between the PT and OT students surveyed in the knowledge of the other profession (χ2 = 11.842, p = 0.001). Conclusion: More OT students were familiar with PT than PT students with OT. Both OT and PT students declared positive attitudes towards the other profession, with a minority in either group representing the view that the two professions are in direct competition.

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Attitudes of Social Gerontology and Physiotherapy Students Towards the Elderly

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Kaker D. J., Ovsenik M., Zupančič J.

Organizacija

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2016

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vol. 49

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issue 1

55-69

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Background/Goal. Attitudes towards older persons are particularly important for healthcare students and practitioners. The aim of our work is to analyse the attitudes of social gerontology and physiotherapy students towards elderly persons. Method. A structured questionnaire using the Kogan Attitudes towards Older People scale (KAOP) was used to collect data. Statistical methods were applied to evaluate the data: reliability test, t-test for independent samples and bivariate correlational analysis. Results. Social gerontology and physiotherapy students accept the elderly with awareness and respect. Few age-related prejudices and stereotypes were found among them, and they do not problematise the elderly. Social gerontology students have more positive attitudes towards the elderly than physiotherapy students do. Male students and students who live in the same household with elderly persons are more appreciative towards them, but they have more prejudices; the same applies to a lesser extent to students who do not live in the same household with an elderly person. Conclusion. Although minor deviations from a positive attitude were found, probably resulting from different experiences with elderly people, the results of this study raise hopes that respectful relations and cooperation across age groups will continue.

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Place of physiotherapy in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis

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Letašiová D., Žiaková E., Klobúcka S.

Medical Review

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2013

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issue 4

509–514

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Osteoporoza w ostatnich latach stała się ważnym problemem zdrowotnym i społeczno-ekonomicznym porównalnym z innymi chorobami cywilizacyjnymi. Jest to choroba należąca do osteologii i najważniejszym powikłaniem jest złamanie proksymalnej części kości udowej, kręgu kręgosłupa lub przedramienia. Osteologia jest nauką, która zajmuje się rozwojem i chorobami kości i dziedziną, która w ostatnich latach bardzo się rozwija. Osteoporoza nie jest nieuchronną konsekwencją starzenia, wręcz odwrotnie – jest to schorzenie spełniające kryteria choroby: 1. Osteoporoza jest jednoznacznie zdefiniowana jako choroba i jej kryteriami już nie są złamania. 2. Udało się dobrze objaśnić mechanizmy patofizjologiczne utraty masy kostnej przy osteoporozie. 3. Zwiększone ryzyko złamań można wcześnie zdiagnozować poprzez pomiar masy kostnej. 4. Są znane skuteczne środki zapobiegania i leczenia osteoporozy. Fizjoterapia i odpowiednia aktywność fizyczna mają niezastąpioną rolę w prewencji i leczeniu osteoporozy i złamań osteoporotycznych. Mechanizmy aktywności fizycznej w prewencji konsekwencji osteoporozy są następujące: w młodym wieku odpowiednia aktywność fizyczna zwiększa szczytową masę kostną (peak bone mass), w okresie menopauzy zwalnia zwiększoną utratę masy kostnej i w starszym wieku poprawia siłę mięśni, koordynacyjne zdolności i stabilność, dzięki czemu może zmniejszyć częstość występowania i powagę upadków

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In the recent years osteoporosis has become a substantial health and social-economic problem reaching the level of other civilization diseases. The most significant complication of this osteology illness is the fracture of a thigh bone proximal part, vertebra or forearm. Osteology, a field of study remarkably evolving nowadays, is the science exploring development of bone mass and bone diseases. Osteoporosis is not an inevitable consequence of aging, on the contrary it is a physical disorder that meets all criteria of an illness: 1. Osteoporosis is clearly defined as an illness and its criteria are not only fractures. 2. Science clarified pathophysiological processes of osteoporosis bone mass reduction. 3. Increased peril of fractures can be early diagnosed by measuring bone mass content. 4. There are well known measures for prevention and therapy of osteoporosis. Physiotherapy and appropriate physical activity have their unique place in prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures. Mechanisms of physical activity in prevention of osteoporosis consequences are as follows: physical activity increases the peak bone mass in young age and it slows down the increased loss of bone mass during the menopause and in older age it improves muscle strength, coordination capabilities and stability whereby it can decrease the incidence and severity of falls

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Wpływ tradycyjnej fizjoterapii oraz metody Medical Taping na dolegliwości bólowe i stopień dysfunkcji pacjentów z zespołem bólowym odcinka lędźwiowo-krzyżowego kręgosłupa

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Mikołajczyk E., Jankowicz-Szymańska A., Janusz M., Bakalarz J.

Medical Review

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2012

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issue 2

223–237

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Wstęp: Zespoły bólowe krzyża stanowią złożony problem medyczny oraz ekonomiczny. W związku z tym istnieje konieczność prowadzenia badań nad wyborem odpowiednich metod fizjoterapeutycznych skutecznych w zwalczaniu bólu kręgosłupa. Materiał i metody: Badania przeprowadzono w grupie 40 pacjentów poddanych tradycyjnej fizjoterapii i 40 pacjentów leczonych metodą Medical Taping. Oceniono stopień dysfunkcji przy użyciu zmodyfikowanego kwestionariusza Oswestry oraz natężenie subiektywnego bólu przy pomocy skali VAS przed leczeniem i zaraz po. Uzyskane wyniki poddano analizie statystycznej przy użyciu programu Statistica 6PL. Wyniki: Po zastosowaniu tradycyjnej fizjoterapii i metody Medical Taping uzyskano statystyczne (p<0,05) zmniejszenie się dolegliwości bólowych oraz stopnia niepełnosprawności pacjentów. Wnioski: Nie wykazano różnic statystycznie istotnych w porównaniu międzygrupowym po zastosowaniu obu form terapii. Otrzymane wyniki zachęcają do stosowania metody Medical Taping w rehabilitacji zespołów bólowych kręgosłupa.

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Introduction: Back pain is a complex medical and economic problem. Therefore there is a need of research on appropriate and effective physiotherapeutic methods in the treatment of this disease. Material and methods: 40 patients treated with traditional physiotherapy and 40 patients treated with Medical Taping method participated in the study. The disability level was assessed on the basis of a modified Oswestra questionnaire and subjective pain level rated on the VAS scale before and after the treatment. The results were analysed with the Statistica 6.0 PL programme. Results: A significant decrease in the disability and pain levels was observed after the application of both treatments – traditional physiotherapy and Medical Taping method. Conclusion: There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups after application of both treatments. The results of the study show that the Medical Taping method can be beneficial in the treatment of back pain.

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Odleżyny w obiektywie pielęgniarki i fizjoterapeuty.

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Smaga A., Kowalczyk B.

Współczesne Pielęgniarstwo i Ochrona Zdrowia

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2013

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issue 3

65-68

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Odleżyny to zmiany skórne o charakterze owrzodzenia, powstałe na skutek długotrwałego ucisku i niedokrwienia tkanek. Występują głównie w miejscach, gdzie odległość między powierzchnią skóry a znajdującym się pod nią układem kostnym lub chrzęstnym jest nieduża. Stanowią poważny problem szczególnie dla osób unieruchomionych z powodu różnych schorzeń, przez co w sposób znaczący pogarszają jakość ich życia. Zarówno dla pielęgniarek, jak i fizjoterapeutów ważna jest kompleksowość działania, mająca na celu skuteczną profilaktykę czy wspomaganie procesów leczniczych. Personel pielęgniarski przede wszystkim zmienia opatrunki i pomaga pacjentowi w utrzymaniu czystej, suchej i dobrze nawilżonej skóry. Zespół rehabilitacyjny natomiast wykonuje ćwiczenia i zabiegi fizykalne, których celem jest poprawa trofiki tkanek miękkich i gojenie się rany. Do wspólnych działań obydwu zespołów zalicza się m.in. obserwację skóry pacjenta, dobór specjalistycznego materaca przeciwodleżynowego, zastosowanie odpowiednich pozycji ułożeniowych, jak również edukację chorego i jego rodziny. Dlatego ścisła współpraca na płaszczyźnie pielęgnacji i rehabilitacji jest niezastąpiona w prewencji i leczeniu tych trudno gojących się ran.

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Decubitus ulcers are ulceration type skin lesions, caused by prolonged pressure and ischemia. Occur mainly in areas where the distance between the surface of the skin, and located underneath the skeletal system or cartilages is small. They constitute a serious problem especially for people immobilized due to various diseases, thereby significantly impair their quality of life. Both for nurses and physiotherapists, comprehensive action for effective prevention or support for treatment processes are important. First of all nursing staff changes dressings and helps the patient to maintain his skin clean, dry and well-moisturized. Whereas the rehabilitation team performs exercises and physical treatments aimed at improving the trophic of soft tissues and wound healing. For the common activities of this two groups we include observation of the patient's skin, selection of specialized antiulcer mattress, the use of appropriate items in bed for the patient and education of the patient and his family. Therefore, close cooperation on the level care and rehabilitation is irreplaceable in the prevention and treatment of these difficult to heal wounds.

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Karnoprawna ocena odpowiedzialności fizjoterapeuty za błąd medyczny

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Müller A.

Roczniki Nauk Prawnych

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2018

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vol. 28

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issue 4

111-124

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Artykuł przedstawia ocenę prawną błędów fizjoterapeutycznych. Nie bez znaczenia dla tej oceny okazała się reglamentacja zawodu fizjoterapeuty, co pozwoliło na potwierdzenie, iż błędy w sztuce fizjoterapeutycznej w istocie stanowią błędy medyczne. Z kolei to pozwoliło na podjęcie rozważań nad ewentualną odpowiedzialnością karną tej grupy zawodowej za przedmiotowe błędy. Końcowe wnioski ostatecznie potwierdziły, że fizjoterapeuci mogą ponosić odpowiedzialność karną za błędy medyczne na podstawie art. 156, 157 lub 160 k.k.

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The article presents a legal assessment of physiotherapeutic errors. It was not unimportant for this assessment that the regulation of the physiotherapist’s profession was proven, which made it possible to confirm that errors in physiotherapeutic art are in fact medical errors. In turn this allowed us to consider the possible criminal liability of this occupational group for medical errors. Final conclusions have finally confirmed that physiotherapists can be held liable for medical errors under Art. 156, 157 or 160 of the Penal Code.

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Zawód fizjoterapeuty – zawodem XXI wieku. Analiza podstawowej wiedzy z zakresu fizjoterapii wśród studentów rozpoczynających studia na kierunku fizjoterapia

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Woźniak E., Federowicz P., Wyszyński S., Piotrkowicz J., Halski T., Brzęk A.

Puls Uczelni

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2013

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issue 3

17-21

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Wstęp: Fizjoterapia stała się coraz częściej wybieranym kierunkiem studiów. Motywy i determinanty tego wyboru są bardzo zróżnicowane i indywidualne, jednak często wiążą się z zainteresowaniami tematyką medyczną, rzadziej z tradycją rodzinną i prestiżem przyszłego zawodu. Cel: Ocena wiedzy z zakresu podstaw fizjoterapii dotyczącej rozpoczętego kierunku studiów kandydatów przyjętych na studia I roku fizjoterapii PMWSZ w Opolu. Materiał i metody: Badaniami objęto 100 studentów I roku fizjoterapii w wieku od 18 do 23 lat (19,65 ± 3,5). Badania przeprowadzono w październiku 2012 r. przy użyciu autorskiego kwestionariusza ankiety. Ankieta składała się z 15 pytań. Udział w badaniu był dobrowolny i anonimowy. Wyniki: Na pytanie dotyczące przyczyn wyboru kierunku fizjoterapia 61% respondentów odpowiedziało, iż wiedzą na czym polega fizjoterapia i interesuje ich ta tematyka. Pomimo to 72% nie potrafiło prawidłowo określić czym jest kinezyterapia a 52% nie rozumiało terminu fizykoterapia. Wnioski: Wiedza studentów dotycząca podstaw fizjoterapii rozpoczynających studia na kierunku fizjoterapia jest niska.

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Introduction: Physiotherapy has recently become a frequently chosen field of study. The motivation of such choices is differentiated and individual, however, it is mainly related to the interests in medical themes and less frequently to family traditions and prestige of future profession. Purpose: The assessment of knowledge concerning the field of study in candidates enrolled for the first year of physiotherapy in PMWSZ in Opole. Material and Methods: The study included 100 of first year students of Physiotherapy Department aged 18- 23 (19.65 ± 3.5). The research was conducted in October 2012 using the author’s questionnaire. It consisted of 15 questions. The participation in the examination was voluntary and anonymous. Results: When asked about the reasons for the selection of physiotherapy 61% of respondents said that they knew what the physiotherapy is concerned with and they are interested in this subject. However the result of the questionnaire revealed that 72% of them could not correctly determine what kinesytherapy is and 52% of them did not understand the term physical therapy. Conclusions: The knowledge concerning the background of physiotherapy in students beginning studies at The Department of Physiotherapy, in spite of the declared replies is proportionally low.

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Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation – a Polish pilot program

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Szczegielniak J., Bogacz K., Majorczyk E., Szczegielniak A., Łuniewski J.

Medycyna Pracy

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2021

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vol. 72

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issue 5

611-616

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The current spread of SARS-CoV-2 indicates a long-term fight against the widespread and exponential increase in morbidity and mortality across the globe. A variety of non-pharmacological strategies to mitigate and suppress virus transmission have been investigated and introduced. Currently, emerging studies focus mostly on the management of hospital-treated patients in the acute phase of the disease, including the legitimacy of using physiotherapeutic procedures. However, current literature lacks guidelines for rehabilitation related to maintaining continuity and universality of the therapy after the end of the acute phase of the disease and discharge from hospital. The authors suggest implementing an immediate rehabilitation program in post-infection patients as data from previous epidemics of respiratory-related viral diseases shows that COVID-19 survivors should be expected to have impaired lung ventilation function, and reduced exercise tolerance and muscular weakness, and prolonged return to work and participation. It should be assumed that only the introduction of immediate recommendations for the implementation of rehabilitation procedures based on simple and well-known tests, as well as their obligatory regime, can contribute to the reduction of respiratory disability leading, in a short time, to infections recurrence and, in the long run, to a lower quality of life and socioeconomic burden on the population. This article presents a respiratory rehabilitation program for COVID-19 survivors, recommended by the Polish Society of Physiotherapy. This program was approved by the Polish Minister of Health and implemented as a pilot program at the Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and Administration in Głuchołazy, Poland. Med Pr. 2021;72(5):611–6

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Ryzyko zawodowe w pracy fizjoterapeuty w ocenie studentów

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Nieścioruk S., Rutkowska E.

Rozprawy Społeczne

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2018

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vol. 12

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issue 3

73-78

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Wstęp. Efekty kształcenia na studiach o profilu praktycznym przewidują przygotowanie studentów i absolwentów do wykonywania wszystkich standardowych czynności zawodowych. Równie ważnym elementem tego przygotowania jest świadomość ryzyka i zagrożeń własnego zdrowia osób, które ten zawód wykonują. Stanowi ona podstawę działań profilaktycznych służących ochronie zdrowia określonej grupy profesjonalistów. W kontekście najnowszych normalizacji prawnych zawodu oraz studiów fizjoterapii warto zwrócić uwagę na bezpieczeństwo pracy i ochronę zdrowia przedstawicieli tego zawodu medycznego. Materiał i metody. W niniejszym doniesieniu zaprezentowano sumaryczny wynik studenckiego projektu semestralnego w zakresie definiowania czynników ryzyka w zawodzie fizjoterapeuty. Studenci magisterskich studiów fizjoterapii (n=22) wykorzystali do tego zadania wzór pierwszej strony Karty Charakterystyk Zagrożeń Zawodowych, rekomendowanej przez właściwą agendę Organizacji Narodów Zjednoczonych. Wyniki. Analiza pojedynczych projektów studenckich wskazuje na wysoki poziom świadomości ryzyka zawodowego w takich obszarach jak: niektóre czynniki fizyczne w pracowni fizykoterapii, zagrożenie epidemiologiczne w bezpośrednim kontakcie z pacjentem oraz relacje międzyludzkie w zespołach terapeutycznych. Wnioski. Praktyczne studia fizjoterapii powinny w większym stopniu przygotowywać studentów do bezpiecznej pracy; wzmocnienia wymaga też przygotowanie do pracy w zespołach terapeutycznych.

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Introduction. Learning outcomes in academic education with prophylactic profile envisage preparation of students and graduates for all standard professional activities. An equally important element of this preparation is the awareness of the risks and threats to the health of people who perform this profession. It is the basis of preventive measures protecting the health of a specific group of professionals. In the context of the latest legal normalization of the profession and course of studies in the field of physiotherapy, it is worth paying attention to the occupational safety and health protection of the representatives of this medical profession. Material and methods. This report presents the total result of a one-semester-long student project in the area of defining risk factors in the physiotherapists’ profession. Students of master’s physiotherapy courses (n=22) used the model of the first page of the Occupational Hazard Card for this task, recommended by the relevant United Nations agency. Results. Analysis of individual student projects indicates a high level of occupational risk awareness in such areas as: some physical factors in the physiotherapeutic surgery, epidemiological threat in direct contact with the patient and interpersonal relationships in therapeutic teams. Conclusions. Practical physiotherapy studies should prepare students for performing work safely to a greater extent; preparation for work in therapeutic teams should be enhanced as well.

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Burnout among physiotherapists and length of service

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Śliwiński Z., Starczyńska M., Kotela I., Kowalski T., Kryś-Noszczyk K., Lietz-Kijak D., Kijak E., Makara-Studzińska M.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2014

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vol. 27

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issue 2

224-235

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify factors that contribute to the development of burnout among physiotherapists with different length of service in physiotherapy. Material and Methods: The following research tools were used to study burnout: the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire (LSQ), based on FLZ (Fragebogen zur Lebenszufriedenheit) by Frahrenberg, Myrtek, Schumacher, and Brähler; the Burnout Scale Inventory (BSI) by Steuden and Okła; and an ad hoc questionnaire to collect socio-demographic data. The survey was anonymous and voluntary and involved a group of 200 active physiotherapists working in Poland. Results: A statistical analysis revealed significant differences in overall life satisfaction between length-of-service groups (p = 0.03). Physiotherapists with more than 15 years of service reported greater satisfaction than those with less than 5 years and between 5 and 15 years of service. The results suggest that burnout in those with 5-15 years of service is higher in physiotherapists working in health care centers and increases with age and greater financial satisfaction, while it decreases with greater satisfaction with friend and family relations and greater satisfaction with one's work and profession. In those with more than 15 years of service, burnout increases in the case of working in a setting other than a health care or educational center and decreases with greater satisfaction with one's work and profession. Conclusions: Job satisfaction and a satisfying family life prevent burnout among physiotherapists with 5-15 years of service in the profession. Financial satisfaction, age and being employed in health care may cause burnout among physiotherapists with 5-15 years of service. Physiotherapists with more than 15 years of service experience more burnout if they work in a setting other than a health care or educational center and less burnout if they are satisfied with their profession.

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