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Physical therapy in rheumatology

Đurđica Babić-Naglić ; Klinika za reumatske bolesti i rehabilitaciju, Klinički bolnički centar Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Sažetak

Rheumatic diseases are the leading cause of chronic disability. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are an integral part of the strategy of treatment of rheumatic diseases in order to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system. Early detection of disability provides a more efficient implementation of all measures of physiotherapy treatment. Exercises are the most important form of physiotherapy. Long-term effect of exercise is possible only if patients achieve adherence to the program. Questionnaires activities of daily living asses functional status of patients, can be a guide for planning the rehabilitation program and indicator of the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention as well. Methods of physical therapy and rehabilitation are part of all published guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritides, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain, chronic non-malignant pain and fibromyalgia.

Ključne riječi

rheumatic diseases; physical therapy; rehabilitation

Hrčak ID:

124620

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/124620

Datum izdavanja:

14.10.2010.

Podaci na drugim jezicima: hrvatski

Posjeta: 3.233 *