Tag: Witold Pawełczyk

The loss of body weight during cyclo-ergometer training in cardiac patients

Witold Pawełczyk, Iwona Kulik-Parobczy, Tomasz Sirek, Jacek Łuniewski, Katarzyna Bogacz, Jan Szczegielniak

W. Pawełczyk, I. Kulik-Parobczy, T. Sirek, J. Łuniewski, K. Bogacz, J. Szczegielniak – Spadek masy ciała u chorych kardiologicznych po treningu na cykloergometrze rowerowym. FP 2013; 13(3); 22-27

Abstract

Introduction. The problem of weight loss associated with the loss of wafer in athletes has been the subject of numerous studies. Until now, the average values of weight loss due to sweating at rest and while participating in some sports were calculated. However, no comprehensive studies have not been conducted info water loss in patients undergoing intensive physical exertion, including in patients after myocardial infarction, in the course of intensive rehabilitation.
Aim. the aim of this study was to assess weight loss in patients after myocardial infarction during intensive rehabilitation including training on cycle ergometer.
Material and methods. A total of 47 randomly selected patients (72 women, 35 men) treated in Rehabilitation Department of MSW Hospital in Glucholazy participated in the research. Before and after exercise, measurements were taken with the use of body mass weight Tanita SC 330S in all patients. In addition, for all patients at the end of rehabilitation program, 10-point questionnaire was used to examine fluid intake during the day, during and after physical exercises.
Results. There was a statistically significant difference (p <0.05) between body weight values before and after exercise. Based on the questionnaire, it was found that a large number of patients did not fake additional supplementary fluids, unless they experienced the feeling of thirst; the information about the quantity and type of fluid they should take was not given to patients during rehabilitation
Conclusions. The study showed a significant decrease in body weight after training conducted in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Lack of adequate hydration for patients in the course of their rehabilitation was found.
Complex cardiac rehabilitation program should take into account the need to maintain proper water balance.

Key words:
cardiac rehabilitation, water loss

Possibilities for respiratory biofeedback aplication in physiotherapy of patients with COPD

Witold Pawełczyk, Janina Bajowska, Bogusława Wójtowicz, Katarzyna Bogacz, Tomasz Sirek, Jan Szczegielniak

W. Pawełczyk, J. Bajowska, B. Wójtowicz, K. Bogacz, T. Sirek, J. Szczegielniak. Possibilities for respiratory biofeedback aplication in physiotherapy of patients with COPD. FP 2013; 13(4); 12-18

Abstract

Background. There are no comprehensive studies of breathing biofeedback. The influence of breathing biofeedback in patients with COPD is unclear.
Study Objective. The aim  of this study was to compare standard physiotherapy with physiotherapy connected to biofeedback exercises with respect to breathing amplitude, 6MWT results and lungs function in patients with COPD.
Measurements. Thirty six patients with COPD were examined. They were divided into two groups. Group A took part in standard physiotherapy. Group B took part in standard physiotherapy and additional biofeedback exercises. Six minute walking test, spirometry and breathing amplitude measurement were conducted.
Results. There was significant improvement of abdominal movement in group B 0,74  (±0,53, p<0,05).
The change of FEV1 in group B was significant. The change was 3,38% (±4,34, p<0,05).
Conclusion
1.This investigation showed the influence of standard physiotherapy connected to biofeedback exercises on abdominal movement.
2.Standard physiotherapy connected to biofeedback exercises is effective in improving FEV1 in patients with COPD.

Key words:
biofeedback, COPD, physiotherapy

Fullerton test in the assessment of patients with COPD

Anna Rutkowska, Sebastian Rutkowski, Witold Pawełczyk,  Jan Szczegielniak

A. Rutkowska, S. Rutkowski, W. Pawełczyk,  J. Szczegielniak: Fullerton test in the assessment of patients with COPD. FP 2015;15(4);90-97

Abstract

The aim of this study was to assess the physical fitness using Fullerton test in COPD patients over 60 years old. Study group consisted of 53 patients with COPD. Control group consisted of 34 healthy individuals students of the University of the Third Age in Głochołazy. To assess the physical fitness Fullerton test was used. There was a reduced physical fitness in patients with COPD, compared to the control group.

Key words:
Fullerton test, COPD, physical fitness

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