Physiotherapeutic methods supporting the treatment for gastric cancer
Journal Title: Archives of Physiotherapy and Global Researches - Year 2016, Vol 20, Issue 3
Abstract
Cancer incidence rates are increasingly high worldwide. Lung, breast, colon, stomach and liver cancers predominate. Nevertheless, advances in cancer treatment have recently been observed. Effective physiothera-py helps to improve the quality of life, reduce pain, dyspnea and prevent bedsores.
Principles of orthopedic prophylaxis for children and adolescents in context of hips, knees and spine
In physiotherapy there are important proper diagnosis, simple treatment and prophylactics. In the article the authors present in points general and orthopedic rules in a program of prevention of many deformitie...
Aromatherapy and methods of applying essential oils
Aromatherapy involves the use of high-quality essential oils entering the body via the airway or skin. When the first route is used, essential oils are inhaled; room aromatisation is less common. In direct aromatherapy,...
Developing a tool for objective assessment of trunk balance in people with stroke: A pilot study
Loss of trunk functions following stroke ranks among the major causes of balance impairment and falls. This pilot study was aimed at developing and testing a tool to objectively assess trunk balance in post-stroke indivi...
An Education Program for Prevention of Cerebral Palsy for Pregnant Women Attending Anti-natal Clinics: A descriptive Survey
CP is the commonest and a leading cause of chronic childhood disability, with profound medical, emotio-nal, and economic consequences. The lack of knowledge among pregnant women and mothers of CP children affect their pa...
Diagnosis of varicose veins of the lower limbs – functional tests
Varicose veins of the lower limbs are dilated, gnarled, swirled and twisted superficial veins with balloon-like bulges. They are divided into two types – primary varicose veins with normal deep veins and secondary ones w...