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• Postoperative rehabilitation after total knee joint replacement

  49-50

  Vavro Michal

  Kollárová Lívia

  Szabó Dávid

  Libová Ľubica

  Megtekintések száma:

  286

  Objective:
  The pilot study objective was to evaluate the effect of comprehensive post-operative physiotherapeutic treatment on the selected physiotherapeutic parameters as well as patients’ quality of life after a total knee joint replacement surgery.

  Results:
  Thirty patients after total knee joint arthroplasty were enrolled into the pilot study. After completing the physiotherapeutic processes, we have observed among the patients who underwent a total knee replacement surgery, a significant increase in muscle strength as with the flexors as well as the extensors (p = 0.001), improvement in their range of motion in knee joint flexion, in comparison to its range before treatment (p = 0.001), knee pain reduction (p = 0.001) and post-operative swelling (p <0.001), respectively. After undergoing the physiotherapeutic procedures, we recorded a statistically significant improvement in the monitored physical components: dressing (p = 0.008) and toilet use (p = 0.001), transfer from bed to chair (p = 0.008), walking on flat surface (p = 0.001), climbing stairs (p = 0.001). Passing the physiotherapy significantly reduced the degree of dependence of operated patients (p = 0.001).

  Conclusion:
  Early post-operative physiotherapy treatment positively affects patients’ general condition. In addition, it improves muscle strength, range of motion of the operated joint, eliminates postoperative pain and reduces swelling that improves patients’ self-sufficiency. Standard physiotherapy nowadays and in the next few years will take a unique place in patients’ management after total knee joint replacement.

  Contact:
  PhDr. Mgr. Michal Vavro, PhD.
  Vysoká škola zdravotníctva a sociálnej práce sv. Alžbety, n.o. Bratislava; FZaSP sv. Ladislava, ul. Slovenská 11, 940 34 Nové Zámky, Slovenská republika
  +421 918531658
  michalkotkd@gmail.com

• “Seniors of India’’: Life and Legacy. “Understanding Aging Trends and Implications”

  108-110

  Verma Khushi

  Megtekintések száma:

  43

  Our study set out to ascertain the significance of attending to the social, economic, and humanitarian needs of the aged. India has a great deal of responsibility to address the needs of older individuals because it is predicted to have the largest percentage of older adults in the world in the near future.

• Interdisciplinary Falls Prevention Program for Older Community Dwellers within a Rehabilitation Hospital

  57-59

  Cilia Simon

  Zarb Edwina

  Camenzuli Michela

  Cauchi Enrica

  Cortis Anabel

  Cassar Ariana-Marie

  Megtekintések száma:

  74

  Falls are a significant public health concern, particularly among older persons resulting in injuries, decreased mobility, reduced quality of life and higher mortality.