Tag: Damian Durlak

Is sports physiotherapy a substitute for doping in sports?

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – Is sports physiotherapy a substitute for doping in sports?. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 194-204

Abstract
Introduction. Health and full physical fitness are essential for any athlete. Possibilities that doping gives are tempting, but there are good reasons behind making them illegal. Instead, sport physiotherapy and legal and safe mean could be used.
Aim. Author tried to define questioned students’ opinion and experiences with doping and sport physiotherapy. Also, the aim was to check whether there exists statistically important correlation between answers and sociodemographic characteristics.
Methods. Author’s survey form has been used consisting of questions about opinion, experiences with doping and sport physiotherapy and respondent’s sociodemographic characteristics.
Results. This study has shown a statistically important correlation between respondent’sopinion and experiences with doping and sport physiotherapy and their sociodemographic characteristics.
Summary. Sport physiotherapy in Poland is still not of the best quality. There should be implemented some programs aiming at improvement of sport physiotherapy’s quality as well as promoting this alternative among young athlete.
Key words:
doping, sport physiotherapy, demographic characteristics, professional sport, amateur sport
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The influence of physical activity on the prevention of posture defects in children in the opinion of physical education teachers

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – The influence of physical activity on the prevention of posture defects in children in the opinion of physical education teachers. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 80-88

Abstract
Introduction. Early recognition of posture defects and properly prepared and conducted corrective and compensatory plan are able to help children to regain the correct posture and avoid development of defects. Corrective activities should be available for all children that require them.
Aim. The aim of this research was to find whether there exists a statistically significant correlation between teachers’ socjo-demographic characteristics and their observations and opinions regarding posture defects and corrective activities for students.
Methods. Author’s survey form was used. The survey was conducted among 30 teachers teaching PE for pupils in classes 1-8.
Results. Most of the teachers noticed posture defects in their pupils. The number of such cases has risen along with the teachers’ seniority. They believe that there should be classes aiming at corrective activities or conducted at pools. Between most of the variables used a statistically significant correlation was observed.
Summary. The study shown that there is a need to organize corrective activities and PE classes at pools for pupils in classes 1-8. Introduction of such classes might bring significant benefits for students and help them maintain proper body posture.
Key words:
physical education, corrective gymnastic, posture defects, elementary school students
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The influence of demographic characteristics on the use and assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation

Damian Durlak

D. Durlak – The influence of demographic characteristics on the use and assessment of the effectiveness of rehabilitation. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(4); 58-70

Abstract
Introduction. Properly selected treatment and rehabilitation plan is essential for patient’s quick recovery. Beside the exact disease, patient’s demographics might also be important, influencing how he or she would like to undergo the rehabilitation and after finishing it – how he or she will judge the effects.
Aim. The aim of this study was to find if there exist a correlation between patient’s demographics and his or her usage and judgement about effects of the rehabilitation.
Methods. Author’s survey form was used, consisting of 11 questions about usage and judgement of the effects of rehabilitation and 6 questions about demographics. Survey was conducted on 121 patients from Masovian Specialist Hospital in Radom between January and February 2020.
Results. Correlation was found for only part of the studied relations, pointing that there exists a relation between demographics and usage and judgement of effects of rehabilitation.
Summary. Individuals planning and prescribing rehabilitation should not only take the specific injury or disability into consideration, but also patient’s demographics to help them as much as possible to quickly gain the full physical ability.

Key words:
demographics, rehabilitation, effectiveness, usage

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Risk factors and prevention of tumors of the central nervous system – analysis of the state of knowledge of physiotherapists and nurses

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – Risk factors and prevention of tumors of the central nervous system – analysis of the state of knowledge of physiotherapists and nurses. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(1); 44-59

Abstract
Introduction. Increasing number of patients at oncology wards makes the oncology one of the most important problems of medicine today. Highly qualified and experienced medical personnel can provide patients with medical care with the highest quality and allow them to regain health sooner.
Aim. The aim in this paper was to check if a correlation between education and experience of nurses and physiotherapists and level of knowledge about central nervous system cancers exists.
Material and research methods. A custom survey form has been used, containing questions about correct and incorrect body parameters, factors influencing development and course of central nervous system cancers, typical symptoms and diagnostic tests used and about respondents’ characteristics. The survey was conducted on a group of 125 medical personnel working in provincial and specialistic hospitals in Radom.
Results. The research has shown a statistically significant correlation between level of education and professional experience and level of knowledge of medical personnel.
Conclusions. It is significant to constantly increase the level of knowledge and acquire professional experience by medical personnel to provide oncology patients medical care with the highest quality. It is reasonable to promote raising qualifications by nurses and physiotherapists to refresh or increase knowledge.

Key words:
level of knowledge, nurses, physiotherapists, cancers

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评估结合其他康复治疗的按摩对脊椎疼痛综合症的治疗有效性使

Monika Molga, Damian Durlak

M. Molga, D. Durlak – Evaluation of the effectiveness of massage therapy in combination with other rehabilitation treatments in the treatment of back pain syndrome. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(2); 46-58

摘要
研究目的。研究目的在评估结合其他康复治疗的按摩对脊椎疼痛综合症的治疗有效性，及其在降低确诊为脊椎疼痛综合征患者疼痛强度上的影响。
材料及方法。该试验在克拉科夫希波克拉底诊所以问卷调查的方式进行，共150人参与试验，由医生指定接受按摩、理疗和运动疗法。以结合其他康复治疗的按摩对各种疼痛强度患者的有效性评估以康复进行前后的VAS视觉模拟量表确定。设定的问题还包括脊椎疼痛的时间、对人体工程学原理的了解、除了按摩以外所使用的其他治疗、疼痛减轻的出现时间及使用结合其他康复治疗的按摩效果所持续时间和效果及心情等。
结果。平均而言，接受康复治疗者在4次疗程后疼痛症状即开始减轻，系列治疗后，大部分受访者在日常生活中的功能有所改善，疼痛减轻且肌肉张力增加。受访者们的情绪获得显著改善，而使用止痛剂的剂量降低。
结论。结合其他康复治疗的按摩为对脊椎疼痛综合症有效的治疗方法。

关键词：
脊椎疼痛、按摩、康复

 

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