Background: COVID-19 is a multi-organ disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It is characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome and disturbances in the functioning of the heart and kidneys. In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Aims: This study aimed to determine the validity of using breathing exercises in patients with positive results of the SARS-CoV-2 test and those undergoing home quarantine due to contact with an infected person. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 61 people (29 people with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, mean age 34 ± 78 years old, and 31 people not infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus, mean age 27 ± 77 years, undergoing home quarantine). The complete assessment consisted of 3 breathing tests (tasks) and a subjective 10-point scale modelled on the VAS scale. In addition, the assessment of the respiratory system functionality of the test group was examined twice, before and after 14 days of an exercise program consisting of 4 breathing exercises. Results: The use of breathing exercises significantly influenced the functioning of the respiratory system in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 by increasing the respiratory efficiency after 14 days. Uninfected people did not obtain significantly better results, and men achieved better results than women in breathing tests before and after two weeks of exercise. Smoking was not associated with the results obtained. Conclusion: Physiotherapy is essential for patients infected with COVID-19.
{"title":"The impact of exercises during the quarantine on the respiratory system functioning of people infected by SARS-CoV-2","authors":"K. Grabowska","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.111813","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.111813","url":null,"abstract":"Background: COVID-19 is a multi-organ disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It is characterized by acute respiratory distress syndrome and disturbances in the functioning of the heart and kidneys. In March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Aims: This study aimed to determine the validity of using breathing exercises in patients with positive results of the SARS-CoV-2 test and those undergoing home quarantine due to contact with an infected person. Material and methods: The study group consisted of 61 people (29 people with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, mean age 34 ± 78 years old, and 31 people not infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus, mean age 27 ± 77 years, undergoing home quarantine). The complete assessment consisted of 3 breathing tests (tasks) and a subjective 10-point scale modelled on the VAS scale. In addition, the assessment of the respiratory system functionality of the test group was examined twice, before and after 14 days of an exercise program consisting of 4 breathing exercises. Results: The use of breathing exercises significantly influenced the functioning of the respiratory system in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 by increasing the respiratory efficiency after 14 days. Uninfected people did not obtain significantly better results, and men achieved better results than women in breathing tests before and after two weeks of exercise. Smoking was not associated with the results obtained. Conclusion: Physiotherapy is essential for patients infected with COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"504 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85650238","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dalia Woźnica, W. Śmigielski, Artur Koper, Maciej Krawczyk, Tomasz Niewiadomski, Paweł Adamkiewicz, Ernest Wiśniewski, Jacek Koszela
{"title":"Territorial differentiation in the physiotherapy profession in Poland","authors":"Dalia Woźnica, W. Śmigielski, Artur Koper, Maciej Krawczyk, Tomasz Niewiadomski, Paweł Adamkiewicz, Ernest Wiśniewski, Jacek Koszela","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.104603","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.104603","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86059829","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Matyja, Aleksandra Bartela, Justyna Friedrich, M. Smyk
Background: The quality of motor patterns during single-leg jumping can be a valuable adjunct to the diag-nosis of body stabilisation in school-age children. Aims: The purpose of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse single-leg jumps in children aged 7–13 years. Materials and methods: A total of 148 children (72 girls and 76 boys) aged 7 to 13 years participated in the study. The inclusion criterion was the lack of contraindications to jumping. The test station consisted of a circle with a diameter of 75 cm and two cameras placed on the side and in front of the sub-ject. The test consisted of eight jumping trials, with 30-second breaks between them. We evaluated the time the subjects needed to perform 15 jumps on one leg and the number of jumps on one leg within a given time unit (i.e. 30 seconds). The jumps were analysed qualita-tively and quantitatively. Results: The predominant activity type of the supporting limb in most examined children was the in-termediate position. Internal rotation was observed in most children aged 7 years and external rotation in one-third of the children aged 13 years. The anterior type of positioning of the un-loaded lower limb occurred least frequently, and the posterior type occurred most frequently. The mixed type was noted in most 9-year-old children. Upper limb synkinesis was the most common compensatory behaviour (synkinesis) in the study group. The best average time was achieved by Original article, Physiotherapy Review, 2021, 25(2), 32-40
{"title":"The usefulness of assessing single-leg jumps in children aged 7–13 years in a postural-motor control test","authors":"M. Matyja, Aleksandra Bartela, Justyna Friedrich, M. Smyk","doi":"10.5114/FOR.2021.106947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/FOR.2021.106947","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The quality of motor patterns during single-leg jumping can be a valuable adjunct to the diag-nosis of body stabilisation in school-age children. Aims: The purpose of this study was to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse single-leg jumps in children aged 7–13 years. Materials and methods: A total of 148 children (72 girls and 76 boys) aged 7 to 13 years participated in the study. The inclusion criterion was the lack of contraindications to jumping. The test station consisted of a circle with a diameter of 75 cm and two cameras placed on the side and in front of the sub-ject. The test consisted of eight jumping trials, with 30-second breaks between them. We evaluated the time the subjects needed to perform 15 jumps on one leg and the number of jumps on one leg within a given time unit (i.e. 30 seconds). The jumps were analysed qualita-tively and quantitatively. Results: The predominant activity type of the supporting limb in most examined children was the in-termediate position. Internal rotation was observed in most children aged 7 years and external rotation in one-third of the children aged 13 years. The anterior type of positioning of the un-loaded lower limb occurred least frequently, and the posterior type occurred most frequently. The mixed type was noted in most 9-year-old children. Upper limb synkinesis was the most common compensatory behaviour (synkinesis) in the study group. The best average time was achieved by Original article, Physiotherapy Review, 2021, 25(2), 32-40","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82209507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of the Effect of Training on Unstable Ground on Dynamic Stability in Soccer Players Using the Y-Balance Test","authors":"P. Kaczmarczyk, Paweł Ryngier","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.104601","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.104601","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85687722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: Table tennis can be classified as a low-injury sport; however, it is associated with the frequent adoption of a forced playing position. Players are at significant risk of developing lateral spinal curvatures and asymmetries. A review of the scientific literature showed a variety of findings on the relationship between temporomandibular joints and posture. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, lower limb loading and ocular convergence in table tennis players between 8 and 15 years old. Material and methods: The study material consisted of the results obtained from 45 children between 8 and 15 years old. Players attending table tennis sports clubs were included in the study. The research group consisted of 18 girls (40%) and 27 boys (60%). A two-weights test was used to assess lower limb loading. In addition, visual system abnormalities were examined by measuring the near point of convergence. Two trials were used for each athlete before and after transient repositioning of the temporomandibular joints. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant association between temporomandibular joint position change and ocular convergence. There was no statistically significant association between lower limb loading and change in TMJ position. The relationship between lower limb loading and ocular convergence, athlete's training seniority, and received orthodontic treatment was also not supported. Conclusion: A transient repositioning of the TMJ affected the trial of ocular convergence in the studied group. There was no correlation between TMJ changes and other measured parameters among examined tennis players.
{"title":"Investigation of body weight distribution and ocular convergence in children practising table tennis","authors":"Gabriela Juraszek","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.111810","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.111810","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Table tennis can be classified as a low-injury sport; however, it is associated with the frequent adoption of a forced playing position. Players are at significant risk of developing lateral spinal curvatures and asymmetries. A review of the scientific literature showed a variety of findings on the relationship between temporomandibular joints and posture. Aims: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, lower limb loading and ocular convergence in table tennis players between 8 and 15 years old. Material and methods: The study material consisted of the results obtained from 45 children between 8 and 15 years old. Players attending table tennis sports clubs were included in the study. The research group consisted of 18 girls (40%) and 27 boys (60%). A two-weights test was used to assess lower limb loading. In addition, visual system abnormalities were examined by measuring the near point of convergence. Two trials were used for each athlete before and after transient repositioning of the temporomandibular joints. Results: Statistical analysis showed a significant association between temporomandibular joint position change and ocular convergence. There was no statistically significant association between lower limb loading and change in TMJ position. The relationship between lower limb loading and ocular convergence, athlete's training seniority, and received orthodontic treatment was also not supported. Conclusion: A transient repositioning of the TMJ affected the trial of ocular convergence in the studied group. There was no correlation between TMJ changes and other measured parameters among examined tennis players.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85967359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maciej Biały, R. Corte, J. Dec, Adam Pierzchała, R. Gnat
Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for degenerative knee osteoarthritis. The development of new implant designs not only focuses on pain relief but also aims to improve knee function after TKA. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare early functional outcomes after TKA using two different types of prosthesis. Material and methods: Patients who underwent TKA with the Journey II Bi-cruciate Stabilized (JII BCS) Total Knee System (n = 9) and Genesis II Cruciate-Retaining (GII CR) implant (n = 9) were included in the functional evaluation. Active range of motion (AROM) was measured. Anterior tibial translation was measured using an electromechanical arthrometer, while single-leg stance performance was assessed using a balance platform. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) questionnaire was used for the assessment of subjective functional outcomes. Results: The arthrometry result showed a significant difference of (−)0.2mm between the operated and non-operated extremities in the JII BCS group and 2.3 mm in the GII CR group. The single-leg balance test result showed a significant difference in overall stability index of 2.7° for the JII BCS group and 4.6° for the GII CR group. Both the AROM and WOMAC scores were higher in the JII BCS group. Conclusions: Compared with the GII CR implant, the JII BCS implant provided better functional outcomes of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in patients in the early phase after TKA.
{"title":"Evaluation of Functional Status in Patients after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Comparison of the Journey II Bi-Cruciate Stabilized Total Knee System and Genesis II Cruciate-Retaining Implant","authors":"Maciej Biały, R. Corte, J. Dec, Adam Pierzchała, R. Gnat","doi":"10.5114/PHR.2021.109028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/PHR.2021.109028","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for degenerative knee osteoarthritis. The development of new implant designs not only focuses on pain relief but also aims to improve knee function after TKA. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare early functional outcomes after TKA using two different types of prosthesis. Material and methods: Patients who underwent TKA with the Journey II Bi-cruciate Stabilized (JII BCS) Total Knee System (n = 9) and Genesis II Cruciate-Retaining (GII CR) implant (n = 9) were included in the functional evaluation. Active range of motion (AROM) was measured. Anterior tibial translation was measured using an electromechanical arthrometer, while single-leg stance performance was assessed using a balance platform. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) questionnaire was used for the assessment of subjective functional outcomes. Results: The arthrometry result showed a significant difference of (−)0.2mm between the operated and non-operated extremities in the JII BCS group and 2.3 mm in the GII CR group. The single-leg balance test result showed a significant difference in overall stability index of 2.7° for the JII BCS group and 4.6° for the GII CR group. Both the AROM and WOMAC scores were higher in the JII BCS group. Conclusions: Compared with the GII CR implant, the JII BCS implant provided better functional outcomes of the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments in patients in the early phase after TKA.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85119979","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) method provides a full range of therapeutic patterns which thoroughly reproduce individual, football-related motions. Objective: To verify the hypothesis concerning the PNF method exerting a favorable influence on selected motor abilities in young football players Materials and methods: A group of 14- to 15-year-old football players from the SA Zagłębie Sosnowiec Sports Club was involved. Initial measurements were taken after the final stage of the league ga -mes. The experimental group had its training programme enriched by selected PNF method techniques. After the completion of the 6-month training programme, the players were subjected to the final series of measurements. By that time, each person in the experimental group had taken part in 30 15-min-long PNF training sessions, which were conducted 2 times a week in the following or-der: pelvic patterns, trunk patterns, unilateral lower limb patterns, and symmetric reciprocal lower limb patterns. The sequences were executed bilaterally with 6 repetitions each. The total duration of a single PNF session was around 15 min. Results: The maximal isometric torque produced by the flexor and extensor muscles was enhanced in both groups for both lower extremities; however, a greater in the experimental group. For extension, the difference between the initial and final outcomes accounted for 17.2% on the right and 16% on the left side of the body. For flexion, we provement of the kinaesthetic force differentiation ability was noticed in the experimental group. The absolute error for extension was lessened by 75.8% on the right side and 74.9% on the left side. Similarly, the absolute error for flexion was decreased: 61.1% on the right and 57.3% on the left side. The corresponding values were signifi cantly smaller in the control group. The ability of explosive force differentiation proved to be better in the experimental group after the six-month training regimen. The absolute error decreased by 52.3%, while in the control group, its reduction was only half as significant (26.5%). Conclusions: The kinaesthetic force differentiation ability was improved in the case of the laboratory tests but not in the specific tests. The PNF techniques influenced the level of conditional motor abilities as well.
{"title":"The Influence of Selected PNF Patterns on Kinaesthetic Force Differentiation Ability in Young Football Players","authors":"Paweł Ryngier","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.104598","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.104598","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) method provides a full range of therapeutic patterns which thoroughly reproduce individual, football-related motions. Objective: To verify the hypothesis concerning the PNF method exerting a favorable influence on selected motor abilities in young football players Materials and methods: A group of 14- to 15-year-old football players from the SA Zagłębie Sosnowiec Sports Club was involved. Initial measurements were taken after the final stage of the league ga -mes. The experimental group had its training programme enriched by selected PNF method techniques. After the completion of the 6-month training programme, the players were subjected to the final series of measurements. By that time, each person in the experimental group had taken part in 30 15-min-long PNF training sessions, which were conducted 2 times a week in the following or-der: pelvic patterns, trunk patterns, unilateral lower limb patterns, and symmetric reciprocal lower limb patterns. The sequences were executed bilaterally with 6 repetitions each. The total duration of a single PNF session was around 15 min. Results: The maximal isometric torque produced by the flexor and extensor muscles was enhanced in both groups for both lower extremities; however, a greater in the experimental group. For extension, the difference between the initial and final outcomes accounted for 17.2% on the right and 16% on the left side of the body. For flexion, we provement of the kinaesthetic force differentiation ability was noticed in the experimental group. The absolute error for extension was lessened by 75.8% on the right side and 74.9% on the left side. Similarly, the absolute error for flexion was decreased: 61.1% on the right and 57.3% on the left side. The corresponding values were signifi cantly smaller in the control group. The ability of explosive force differentiation proved to be better in the experimental group after the six-month training regimen. The absolute error decreased by 52.3%, while in the control group, its reduction was only half as significant (26.5%). Conclusions: The kinaesthetic force differentiation ability was improved in the case of the laboratory tests but not in the specific tests. The PNF techniques influenced the level of conditional motor abilities as well.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"37 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88127600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of dry sauna bathing and whole-body cryostimulation on the motor excitability of the median nerve. Material and methods: A group of 24 students from the State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sacz, Poland were studied. The participants were divided into two groups: the first group underwent whole-body cryostimulation, while the second dry sauna therapy. Motor nerve excitability was tested by means of chronaximetry. The rheobase and chronaxie parameters were determined before and immediately after the procedures to check their influence on the examined parameters. Results: Before the thermal stimuli were applied, there were no significant differences between the studied groups. The mean value of the median nerve rheobase after cryostimulation was significantly higher than after the dry sauna procedure. The changes in the chronaxie parameter, both before and after the treatments, were not statistically significant. Conclusions: It has been proven that whole-body cryostimulation increases the threshold of motor nerve excitability in the case of the median nerve. The dry sauna showed the opposite tendency, causing a decrease in the excitability threshold. The results of the tested groups after the procedure were found to be significantly different.
{"title":"Comparative analysis of the influence of dry sauna bathing and whole-body cryostimulation on motor nerve excitability","authors":"Dawid Janczarzyk, P. Kurowski","doi":"10.5114/FOR.2021.106949","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/FOR.2021.106949","url":null,"abstract":"Aims: The aim of this study was to determine and compare the effects of dry sauna bathing and whole-body cryostimulation on the motor excitability of the median nerve. Material and methods: A group of 24 students from the State Higher Vocational School in Nowy Sacz, Poland were studied. The participants were divided into two groups: the first group underwent whole-body cryostimulation, while the second dry sauna therapy. Motor nerve excitability was tested by means of chronaximetry. The rheobase and chronaxie parameters were determined before and immediately after the procedures to check their influence on the examined parameters. Results: Before the thermal stimuli were applied, there were no significant differences between the studied groups. The mean value of the median nerve rheobase after cryostimulation was significantly higher than after the dry sauna procedure. The changes in the chronaxie parameter, both before and after the treatments, were not statistically significant. Conclusions: It has been proven that whole-body cryostimulation increases the threshold of motor nerve excitability in the case of the median nerve. The dry sauna showed the opposite tendency, causing a decrease in the excitability threshold. The results of the tested groups after the procedure were found to be significantly different.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"85441968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Z. Wronski, Maciej Krawczyk, Dalia Woźnica, Tomasz Niewiadomski, Jacek Koszela, Ernest Wiśniewski, Artur Koper, W. Śmigielski, Paweł Adamkiewicz
Background: Probably due to an oversight in the preparation phase of the legislative process, the Act on the Profession of Physiotherapy limited the possibility of conducting business activity only to medical entities. Separate regulations were introduced to allow physiotherapists to work as individual and group practitioners. Now it seems appropriate to assess how physiotherapy practices are structured in Poland. Aims: This study aimed to perform a quantitative and qualitative analysis of physiotherapy practices in Poland, taking into account factors such as the distribution across all regions of the country, type of practice, physiotherapists’ age and education and city size. Material and methods: The results and analyses presented in this report were based on statistical data taken from the official stati stics of the Polish National Chamber of Physiotherapists. Results: At the end of the 1st quarter of 2020, there were over 11,000 registered individual physiotherapy
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Katarzyna Olga Szczepańska, Tomasz Chomiuk, Andrzej Permoda
Background: The problem of urinary incontinence (UI) is present in the sports community, and women in this group are more likely to experience it compared to those who are physically inactive. Aims: This study aimed to determine the extent of urinary incontinence among physically active women and to indicate the influence of participants’ sociodemographic characteristics and variables describing their physical activity on the level of this problem. An additional objective was to assess subjects’ awareness of the prevention and treatment methods of urinary incontinence and check whether they use them to protect and treat this dysfunction. Material and methods: The data was obtained from 736 women. The research used the method of a diagnostic survey, the technique of an Internet questionnaire for which the proprietary interview questionnaire was used. The obtained results were statistically analyzed using statistical measures and tests. Results: Urinary incontinence was reported by 18.2% of the participants. A statistically significant association between age, history of childbirth, education, and prevalence of urinary incontinence was found. There was no statistically significant relationship between training duration, number of systematic workouts per week, length and intensity of a single workout and urinary incontinence. Conclusion: The problem of urinary incontinence is present in the sports community, but further research should be conducted to analyze the prevalence of this issue in this population.
{"title":"Urinary incontinence in physically active women","authors":"Katarzyna Olga Szczepańska, Tomasz Chomiuk, Andrzej Permoda","doi":"10.5114/phr.2021.111808","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5114/phr.2021.111808","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The problem of urinary incontinence (UI) is present in the sports community, and women in this group are more likely to experience it compared to those who are physically inactive. Aims: This study aimed to determine the extent of urinary incontinence among physically active women and to indicate the influence of participants’ sociodemographic characteristics and variables describing their physical activity on the level of this problem. An additional objective was to assess subjects’ awareness of the prevention and treatment methods of urinary incontinence and check whether they use them to protect and treat this dysfunction. Material and methods: The data was obtained from 736 women. The research used the method of a diagnostic survey, the technique of an Internet questionnaire for which the proprietary interview questionnaire was used. The obtained results were statistically analyzed using statistical measures and tests. Results: Urinary incontinence was reported by 18.2% of the participants. A statistically significant association between age, history of childbirth, education, and prevalence of urinary incontinence was found. There was no statistically significant relationship between training duration, number of systematic workouts per week, length and intensity of a single workout and urinary incontinence. Conclusion: The problem of urinary incontinence is present in the sports community, but further research should be conducted to analyze the prevalence of this issue in this population.","PeriodicalId":88183,"journal":{"name":"The Physiotherapy review","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"90910526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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