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The impact of physical activity on the functional status of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) – A literature review

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Monika Urbaniak, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło

 

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Monika Urbaniak, Michał Zabojszcz, Mateusz Curyło – The impact of physical activity on the functional status of patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) – A literature review. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 202-206

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A311

Abstract
Introduction. Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is one of the most common rheumatoid diseases. In the course of this disease, the musculoskeletal system is mainly involved. The treatment process should take into an account the patient’s current general condition, disease progression and function.
Aim of the study. The purpose of this study was to attempt to assess the effect of physical activity on the functional status of patients with ankylosing spondylitis based on the available literature.
Material and methods. The available literature was analyzed based on English-language databases PubMed, ScienceDirect and others, using the Google Scholar search engine. Seventeen articles were analyzed out of 55 retrieved by the above method.  Publications published up to 10/10/2023 were used as search criteria using the following keywords: ankylosing spondylitis, physical activity, physiotherapy.
Results. For the most part, physical activity performed by patients with AS appears to be effective in improving their function. Additional studies are needed to determine more clearly the effect of unguided exercise on this group of patients.
Conclusions. Contemporary studies indicate that patient-performed physical activity mostly appears to be effective in the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. The results of studies on the effectiveness of the use of unguided exercise by patients are divergent. They indicate both high and low effectiveness depending on the study conducted. Further research in this area is needed to draw more firm conclusions.
Key words:
ankylosing spondylitis, physical activity, physiotherapy
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The application of console games – exergames in cardiac rehabilitation: a pilot study

Kamil Szcześniak, Iwona Sarna, Anna Mierzyńska, Rafał Dąbrowski, Edyta Smolis-Bąk

 

Kamil Szcześniak, Iwona Sarna, Anna Mierzyńska, Rafał Dąbrowski, Edyta Smolis-Bąk– The application of console games – exergames in cardiac rehabilitation: a pilot study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 182-191

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20AR1N

Abstract
Introduction. Too many people avoid regular physical activity, and therefore various strategies are taken to increase their motivation. In recent years, exercising with the use of console games, i.e. exergames, has gained popularity.
Material & Methods. The study included patients referred for an early post-hospital inpatient rehabilitation. All subjects participated in endurance training on cycle ergometers and in fitness exercises (dynamic, stretching, coordination, balance) with elements of resistance training 5 times per week. In the test group, the rehabilitation program was complemented with training with ActivLife equipment. Training sessions took place every day, 5 times a week. They involved training program consisting of 7 exercises that develop motor abilities: coordination, strength and balance in the form of activities similar to traditional exercises – squats, lateral flexion, three-plane movements of the upper limbs and torso deflections in sagittal plane. Trainings lasted from 15 to 20 minutes.
Results. After rehabilitation significant improvement of exertion tolerance was observed in patients in both groups in the following tests: 6MWT [m] – test group: 369 vs 426, p < 0.05, control group: 341 vs 434, p < 0.001; test of strength of the muscles in the lower limbs [number of repetitions/30s] were: test group: 11.4 vs 13.6, p < 0.001, control group: 9.9 vs 13.1, p < 0.001 and in the Up&Go Test [s]: test group 7.8 vs 6.7, p < 0.01, control group 8.4 vs 7.3, p < 0.01.
Conclusions. Interactive console games are evaluated by cardiac patients as an attractive, safe, and useful method of exercising. Training with the use of the ActivLife equipment has proved to be as effective as traditional exercises.
Key words:
exergames, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology, physiotherapy, exercise
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Effect of eccentric exercise and shock wave therapy in patients with Achilles tendinopathy – a review of the literature

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Monika Urbaniak, Mateusz Curyło

 

Bernadeta Piwowar-Kuczyńska, Monika Urbaniak, Mateusz Curyło – Effect of eccentric exercise and shock wave therapy in patients with Achilles tendinopathy – a review of the literature. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 92-96

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A1BB

Abstract
Aim of study. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of training using eccentric exercises and shock wave therapy in people with Achilles tendinopathy.
Material and methods. The available literature was analyzed based on English-language databases PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Medline and others, using the Google Scholar search engine. Twenty articles were analyzed out of 120 retrieved by the above method. Publications published up to 24/09/2023 were used, using the following keywords: Achilles tendinopathy, physiotherapy, shock wave, Alfredson protocol, eccentric exercises.
Results: After analyzing the papers, it was noted that eccentric exercises based on the Alfredson protocol are effective in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. Shock wave therapy appears to be a mostly safe and effective form of treatment.
Conclusions. Contemporary research indicates that conservative treatment methods in the form of eccentric exercises and shock wave therapy appear to be effective in the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. Although studies on the effectiveness of using shock wave therapy are of low quality for the most part, it appears to be a safe and effective form of treatment for Achilles tendinopathy.
Key words:
Achilles tendinopathy, physiotherapy, shock wave, Alfredson protocol, eccentric exercises
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Physiotherapeutic assessment in gynecology

Małgorzata Wójcik, Katarzyna Placek, Renata Szczepaniak

 

Małgorzata Wójcik, Katarzyna Placek, Renata Szczepaniak – Physiotherapeutic assessment in gynecology. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 54-64

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20A1B6

Abstract
Introduction. Gynecological disorders are often manifested by experiencing pain. Disorders on the part of the musculoskeletal system can cause symptoms that can mimic diseases of internal organs, also internal organs can mimic symptoms of dysfunction for the musculoskeletal system. An ongoing disease process within a particular internal organ can trigger a reflex response from the musculoskeletal system, such as locking of the spinal joints in the corresponding organ’s spinal segment. Objective.
The purpose of this study is to present the physiotherapeutic functional diagnosis of the pelvis in relation to gynecology.
Material and methods. Two independent reviewers searched medical and public databases, such as PubMed, Scopus and PEDro, using search terms and MeSH, such as physiotherapy, functional diagnosis, functional assessment, gynecology. The inclusion criterion was an article published in a peer-reviewed journal, with no restriction on the extent of the year of publication. There were no restrictions on the language of publication. Journal databases were reviewed between May and June 2023.
Conclusions. There is a lack of description of functional physiotherapy examination in gynecology including postural and pelvic types in scientific publications.
Key words:
physiotherapy, functional assessment, gynecology
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Physiotherapy work with transgender individuals

Damian Durlak

 

Damian Durlak – Physiotherapy work with transgender individuals . Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(4); 36-40

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG20AF58

Abstract
Transgenderism is a difficult issue in medicine, although it has accompanied humans almost since the beginning of mankind. It includes transsexualism – incompatibility of mental sex and registered sex. Transgender people seek to change their gender through hormone therapy and surgery. In their work, physiotherapists may encounter transgender people at various stages of therapy. In order to avoid causing additional psychological burden for transgender patients, it is necessary for physiotherapists to know the specifics of transsexualism and the issues they should pay attention to while practicing their profession. The aim of the work is to show what transgenderism is and how a physiotherapist should work with transgender people.
Key words:
physiotherapy, transgender, transsexualism
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Possibilities of physiotherapeutic treatment in the case of patients with pusher syndrome

Agnieszka Drozd, Maja Nowacka-Kłos, Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon


Agnieszka Drozd, Maja Nowacka-Kłos, Rita Hansdorfer-Korzon – Possibilities of physiotherapeutic treatment in the case of patients with pusher syndrome. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(3); 146-164

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG143k5q

Abstract
The consequences of damage to brain structures often includes various types of perceptual and motor disorders. One of them is Pusher Syndrome (PS). It is defined as a disturbance in the perception of the body position in the frontal plane, which in turn makes it difficult to maintain a correct vertical posture. It occurs most often in patients after a stroke of the right hemisphere of the brain, in the posterolateral region of the thalamus, and its frequency is estimated at about 9–50%. However, it is still a little-known syndrome and too rarely diagnosed. Correct, early diagnosis of pusher syndrome and the introduction of appropriate physiotherapy allows us to shorten the patient’s rehabilitation time and speed up his/her recovery. The objective of the study is to present the principles and possibilities of therapy for patients with pusher syndrome.

Key words:
pusher syndrome, diagnosis, principles of therapy, physiotherapy

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An interdisciplinary concept for the treatment of Bell’s palsy – a case report

Konrad Kijak, Łukasz Kopacz, Grzegorz Cieślar, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Piotr Skomro, Małgorzata Kowacka, Paweł Berczyński, Danuta Lietz-Kijak


Konrad Kijak, Łukasz Kopacz, Grzegorz Cieślar, Zbigniew Śliwiński, Piotr Skomro, Małgorzata Kowacka, Paweł Berczyński, Danuta Lietz-Kijak – An interdisciplinary concept for the treatment of Bell’s palsy – a case report. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 62-69

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DF923

Abstract

Background. Bell’s palsy is a spontaneous paralysis of the facial nerve (i.e. cranial nerve VII). It presents with muscle weakness leading to facial asymmetry, with a drooping corner of the mouth, loss of the ability to whistle, blink, close the eyelid, purse lips or grin. The forehead on the affected side becomes smooth and the patient is not able to frown or raise eyebrows.

Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of combined electrophysical and physiotherapeutic methods on accelerating recovery from facial nerve palsy.

Material and Methods. The authors describe two cases of Bell’s palsy, treated with simulta-neous application of electrophysical agents, in the form of an extremely low-frequency elec-tromagnetic field (ELF-EMF) and high-energy LED light, and physiotherapy modalities, i.e. proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) and kinesiotaping (KT).

Results. After four weeks of electrophysical and physiotherapeutic treatments, a fully satis-factory and stable therapeutic effect was achieved.

Conclusions. The interdisciplinary therapy using ELF-EMF + LED combined with PNF and KT treatments proved to be effective in accelerating recovery from facial nerve palsy. Further studies are needed to establish appropriate protocols.

Key words: Bell’s palsy, electrophysical agents, physiotherapy, LED light therapy with extremely low frequency electromagnetic field (ELF-MF), proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), kinesiotaping (KT)
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Ultrasonography in physiotherapy and rehabilitation: A physiotherapist’s curriculum introduction.

Dominik Sieroń, Izabella Jabłońska, Maciej Kostrzewa, Dawid Lukoszek, Jan Szczegielniak, Rafał Trąbka, Karol Szyluk, Aleksander Sieroń

 

Dominik Sieroń, Izabella Jabłońska, Maciej Kostrzewa, Dawid Lukoszek, Jan Szczegielniak, Rafał Trąbka, Karol Szyluk, Aleksander Sieroń – Ultrasonography in physiotherapy and rehabilitation: A physiotherapist’s curriculum introduction. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 104-111

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DF2DA

 

Abstract

Ultrasound examination (USG) is becoming more popular among physiotherapists. The term “rehabilitative ultrasound imaging” (RUI) refers to the use of USG in the rehabilitation process. An examination (ultrasound) is used in physiotherapeutic therapy to evaluate the tissue and function of the musculoskeletal system. The real image allows for accurate observation and stimulation of the necessary muscles during kinesiotherapy, while measurements track the treatment’s progress. Furthermore, the ultrasound examination aims to assist the physiotherapist in making an early diagnosis of dysfunctional aspects that may necessitate consultation with another specialty, thereby reducing medical errors. Preparing an educational program and conducting training in accordance with established standards and guidelines will allow physiotherapists to be adequately prepared to perform ultrasound examinations and dispel any doubts about a physiotherapist’s competence and the possibility of performing ultrasound examinations in a medical setting.

Key words: ultrasound, rehabilitation, physiotherapy, diagnostics

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Intellectual property law in physiotherapy

Damian Durlak

 

Damian Durlak – Prawo własności intelektualnej w fizjoterapii. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(2); 134-136

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG0DF83B

 

Abstract
Intellectual property law applies to many spheres of everyday work activity. In many moments we reach for someone else’s inventions, and sometimes we ourselves become the author of literary, photographic or audiovisual works. Also, physiotherapists, during their work, can become authors of non-material works, e.g. photos or recordings of treatments performed according to their original design. Appropriate knowledge of intellectual property law can help to avoid problems related to the use of other people’s inventions in one’s own work, as well as to prevent unauthorized access and dissemination of created works. The aim of this article was to present briefly the issues related to intellectual property law, which also apply to physiotherapists.
Key words:
physiotherapy, intellectual property law, intangible works
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Physiotherapeutic methods of treatment of sexual disorders associated with pain

Damian Durlak


Damian Durlak – Fizjoterapeutyczne metody leczenia zaburzeń seksualnych związanych z bólem. Fizjoterapia Polska 2023; 23(1); 50-53

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56984/8ZG07B1A1

Streszczenie

In a holistic assessment of the patient’s health, it is worth considering not only the physiological and psychological, but also the sexual zone. It has a strong influence on the assessment of the quality of human life. Understanding a patient’s problems, especially when it comes to pain-related sexual dysfunction, is essential for successfully treating ailments. Physiotherapists can also use appropriate therapy to support drug and psychological treatment.

Słowa kluczowe:
physiotherapy, sexual dysfunction, pain, dyspareunia

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