From Object to Subject. The Status of Children in Family and Society

The status of children in family and society is low since the year dot. This state of things is caused especially by adultcentrism, which means the view on youngsters from adult perspective, including the belief that adulthood is normality and standard, whereas childhood is state of incompleteness and imperfection. The article discusses the roots of adultcentric notions, instrumental treatment and social exclusion of children. The author examines the changes in social status of children and the influenceof consumerism and information revolution on contemporary role of children in family and society. She also considers why the objectification of children is so difficult to end

Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis

Chłystek Joanna, Pietsch Julia, Golus Anna, Abramczyk Agata, Łakomski Mateusz. Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2018;8(9):1058-1066 eISNN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1420053 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/6004 https://pbn.nauka.gov.pl/sedno-webapp/works/877731 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part b item 1223 (26/01/2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eissn 2391-8306 7 © The Authors 2018; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author (s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non commercial license Share alike. (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 02.08.2018. Revised: 18.08.2018. Accepted: 15.09.2018. Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis Joanna Chłystek, Julia Pietsch, Anna Golus, Agata Abramczyk, Mateusz Łakomski Department and Clinic of Geriatrics, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, University of Nicolaus Copernicus in Torun Abstract This article is a review of current literature about physiotherapeutic methods used in osteoporosis including physical activity and physical therapy. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease classified as a civilization disease, which is significantly associated with gender, age, low body weight, and lifestyle. Most often it concerns older adults and is also characteristic for postmenopausal women. The research presented in this article suggests the positive influence of physiotherapy (i.e. aerobic exercises and resistance training and also physical therapy) on osteogenic processes, bone mineral density, pain and decrease the risk of falls. Keywords: Osteoporosis, Physiotherapeutic method

The effect of physical activity on mood - a review of current literature

The impact of physical activity on human health has many benefits. Equally important in improving physical fitness and normalizing cardiovascular system seems to be the impact of exercise on mood of patients. Physical activity improves well-being, satisfaction and self-confidence. However, the condition of effective therapeutic intervention is due to its regularity, since only systematic exercises allow to maintain the beneficial effects of physical activity. Otherwise, the results achieved are only temporary. This article aims to review the current literature and show the most important aspects of motion therapy in improving the psychophysical condition of patients

Rehabilitation in rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, chronic and progressive connective tissue disease. The causes of this disease are not fully known. About 0. 5 - 1. 5% of the population suffer from RA. This disease is more common in women. The treatment of RA should be comprehensive and include pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy and psychotherapy. It is also important to choose appropriate otropedic supplies. The presented studies indicate a positive effect of complex physiotherapeutic treatment on the reduction of pain and other symptoms of RA

Review of physiotherapeutic methods used in patients with osteoporosis

This article is a review of current literature about physiotherapeutic methods used in osteoporosis including physical activity and physical therapy. Osteoporosis is a systemic disease classified as a civilization disease, which is significantly associated with gender, age, low body weight, and lifestyle. Most often it concerns older adults and is also characteristic for postmenopausal women. The research presented in this article suggests the positive influence of physiotherapy (i.e. aerobic exercises and resistance training and also physical therapy) on osteogenic processes, bone mineral density, pain and decrease the risk of falls

The role of the rehabilitation in the prevention and treatment of obesity – an editorial article

Obesity according to the WHO is an epidemic of modern times, because it affects a large number of people in all age groups around the world. This disease itself makes it difficult for the patients suffering from it to function, but above all carries a lot of complications. These include diseases of the cardiovascular system, stroke, osteoarthritis, diseases of the digestive system. Obesity significantly increases the risk of death, which is why it is so important to start treatment as soon as possible. The most important goal of therapy is the reduction of body weight, which can only be achieved by combining a properly selected diet and physical activity. It is extremely important to choose the optimal training plan, because the fight against obesity will be effective only if patients increase daily energy expenditure