The importance of cryotherapy in rehabilitation
Journal Title: Polish Journal of Public Health - Year 2013, Vol 123, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Introduction.[/b] Cryotherapy reduces the swellings, the production of irritants and pain. It is applied to treat many different diseases, as well as surgical treatments. It has become more and more common and accessible form of therapy. [b]Aim. [/b]The aim of the present work was to check the availability of cryotherapy in rural and urban areas. [b]Material and methods.[/b] The study involved 102 patients of Zamość Rehabilitation Center of University of Management and Administration, including 68 women (66.67%) and 34 men (33.33%). The research tool was an author’s questionnaire survey. [b]Results. [/b]Availability of cryotherapy according to 55.88% of the respondents is sufficient, whereas 44.12% of respondents believe that it is insufficient. Sufficient availability of cryotherapy was reported by 54% of respondents living in the urban area and 56% - in rural area. Most patients use the cryotherapy treatments in non-public healthcare centers (NZOZ). [b]Conclusions.[/b] Cryotherapy is a treatment more and more commonly available, both for those living in rural and urban areas. Doctors prescribing cryotherapy should pay special attention to contraindications and coexisting diseases.
Authors and Affiliations
Tomasz Derewiecki, Krzysztof Mroczek, Marta Duda, Piotr Majcher
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP158062
- DOI -
- Views 81
- Downloads 0
Competence and educational role of family nurses in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease requiring renal replacement therapy
Family nurse is a nurse working in primary care, fulfilling the functions of the family, its members, the community, the environment they live in a situation of health, illness and disability. Nurse’s care includes patie...
Systemy informatyczne w ochronie zdrowia Część 3 - doświadczenia międzynarodowe w zakresie e-recepty
Jednym z ważniejszych elementów systemu informatycznego w ochronie zdrowia jest sprawnie funkcjonujący system e-recepty. Bazując na doświadczeniach międzynarodowych w pracy przedstawione zostały sprawdzone sposoby komuni...
The image of dentist profession in the opinion of dentistry students of the Medical University of Lublin in 2004-2007
[b]Introduction[/b]. Dentist profession is specific because of the requirements concerning personal predispositions, ways of behaviour and appearance acceptable by patients. [b]Aim[/b]. The aim of the study was to know...
Inability to work in chosen mental illnesses
The current diagnostic-decisive situation confirms the growing number of people who are treated because of their mental illnesses and disorders. The number of people who are treated because of their affective disorders,...
The evaluation of health-related behaviours between the physically active and non-active women
Introduction. In the face of the more and more general threat with civilization diseases the promotion of healthy lifestyle should be one of main activities of educational and medical institutions. Aim. The aim of the...