The program of the special corrective exercises according to Schroth method in H.R. Weiss modification was carried out in multimodality conservative therapy of idiopathic scoliosis in our clinic. Efficacy of the treatment was evaluated in 21 patients treated with the six week physiotherapy program. Initial state of musculoskeletal system and efficacy of therapy was evaluated with instrumental d...

Ethiopia recently introduced the Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) degree at Addis Ababa University as a mechanism to increase the work force capacity of primary care providers in the health sector. The DPT program was supported by an international academic partnership and was designed to empower physiotherapists as leaders to move the profession forward. The curriculum was framed by core pedagogic...

INTRODUCTION The Nintendo Wii game console is already used as an additional training device for e.g. neurological wards. Still there are limited data available regarding orthopedic rehabilitation. The authors' objective was to examine whether the Nintendo Wii is an appropriate and safe tool in rehabilitation after orthopedic knee surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS A prospective, randomized, contro...

Although intervention is effective in reducing the disability associated with stroke, limited resources mean that physiotherapy services often cease by six months after stroke. The purpose of this clinical trial was to investigate the efficacy of resource-efficient physiotherapy services in improving mobility and quality of life after stroke. Twenty-six people with residual walking difficulties...

BACKGROUND Regular participation in physical activities is important for all children to stay fit and healthy. Children with cerebral palsy have reduced levels of physical activity, compared to typically developing children. The aim of the LEARN 2 MOVE 7-12 study is to improve physical activity by means of a physical activity stimulation program, consisting of a lifestyle intervention and a fit...

Background Regular par cipa on in physical ac vi es is important for all children to stay  t and healthy. Children with cerebral palsy have reduced levels of physical ac vity, compared to typically developing children. The aim of the LEARN 2 MOVE 7-12 study is to improve physical ac vity by means of a physical ac vity s mula on program, consis ng of a lifestyle interven on and a  tness traini...

The objective of the case report is to discuss a patient with crush injury over right forearm. A 37 years old male came complain pain, swelling, restricted range affected side, muscle weakness forearm, wrist and hand, reduced grip strength on difficulties in ADL’S right-hand following Treatment involved physical therapy Electro modalities for elimination pain returning patient’s full motion han...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an exercise training program on cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal performance and health-related quality of life of patients who were recovering from severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). A 6-week supervised exercise training program was carried out in the physiotherapy department of a university teaching hospital. One hundred a...

background tendon injuries are one of the most common injuries of the hand and challenging problems in trauma surgery. they usually require surgical repair and unlike the single tendon injuries, flexor tendon injuries have higher morbidities when accompanied with nerve injuries. in the present study, i aimed to report the clinical experiences and outcomes about tendon injuries. methods a total ...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of an active exercise program for cervical dystonia. DESIGN Pilot randomized controlled, single-blind trial of a 12-week intervention followed by a four-week follow-up period. SETTING Supervised physiotherapy and outcome measurement sessions were conducted in a hospital outpatient physiotherapy setting. Participants also performed e...