Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation as a method to relieve pain during childbirth

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is one of the most commonly used non-pharmacological methods of alleviating pain in women during physiological labor after the 37th week of pregnancy. Contraindications to stimulation are: the pacemaker's heartbeat, serious cardiological diseases, epilepsy and mental illness. TENS consists in irritating nerve endings using a flowing current in the vicinity of four electrodes stuck to the patient's body. The place of electrode sticking and parameters are selected individually. The TENS analgesic effect is explained by two mechanisms: the goal control theory and the effect on hormone secretion

Causes of lipodystrophy

Abstract Lipodystrophy is one of the most common and the most undesirable female dermatological conditions. Both slim and overweight people can struggle with it. It is possible to fight cellulite with various physiotherapeutic techniques and methods. Research goal: Goal of this dissertation is a review of literature about causes of lipodystrophy Conclusion: Lipodystrophy is a condition with a multifactorial etiology. One should be aware that only multidirectional treatment can bring satisfactory results

Water immersion

Water immersion is one of the methods of birth used since antiquity. Although it requires adequate facilities and trained medical personnel, it is an increasingly popular alternative to the classical form of labor. It brings many benefits for both emerging and newborn. However, proper examination is necessary in order to qualify to water birth taking into account  any contraindications

Motor fitness of young children undergoing general development exercises

Objectives : A still small number of Poles declare regular physical activity. International Obesity reports Task Force shows that 30-45 million children in the world aged 5 to 17 suffer from overweight, and under the age of five, 22 million. In total, nearly 155 million children and adolescents are obese or overweight. Currently in Poland is the highest percentage of men over 15 years of age suffering from these conditions among all European Union countries. The research aims to assess the impact of general conditioning exercises on the development of motor fitness of pre-school children. Material and methods : The research was carried out in 2013 at the kindergarten in Szczecin. The children who took part in the study were aged three to six years. Classes were conducted according to the "Key to Learning" program, which was based on the ideas of LeoVygotsky . The study involved 82 preschoolers, including 38 girls and 44 boys. Results : Compiled results indicate that physical activity determines the proper formation of traits not only motor but also psychological and social behavior in pre-school children. Own research has shown that general development exercises positively influence the level of children's physical fitness, they show on average a very good and good level, which should positively affect their health. Conclusions : Physical efficiency is one of the most important health parameters, and its high level obtained in the early years guarantees correct adaptation in later periods of life. In children and adolescents, the right amount of traffic plays a huge role. Encouraging and introducing as early as possible an active form of spending time both in kindergarten and outside it is very important and positively affects motor efficiency of children. kay words : motor fitness, health, physical activity, general development exercises, sport, childre

Use of botulinum toxin in children with cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy in children is a syndrome of disorders resulting from damage to the central nervous system in its early development [1]. Damage to the structure of the upper motor neuron during its early development leads to dysfunction of the central motor control system and, consequently, to impairment of the child’s functional development [2,3]. The consequences of damage to the central motor control system include the presence of muscular tension disorders, especially spasticity [4,5]. Botulinum toxin is one of the many pharmacological agents used to reduce spasticity. Botulinum toxin therapy is one of the most effective and currently safest methods for the treatment of spasticity in children [6]

Long term evaluation of the development of children with cerebral palsy receiving support neurodevelopmental

Recent years show a gradual increase in births of children with cerebral palsy. All children affected by this disease entity should be supported neurodevelopmental. The aim of the work is to assess the long-term development of children with cerebral palsy. It is intended, allowed to increase opportunities and leveling development differences neurological rehabilitation of children covered by unifying therapeutic support and education of parents. An important aspect is the assessment of the effects of neurodevelopmental therapy in the context of the intensity and complexity of the treatment and analysis of the development of motor skills of children covered by development assistance

Scar after caesarean section - possibilities of physiotherapy

Caesarean section delivery is currently the most frequent obstetrical operation. Healing of the surgical wounds constitutes the substantial medical problem. The caesarean section wound usually requires the special care because this operation is often performed in the not-planned time, in general in the great hurry. Complications of healing of caesarean scars may cause serious asymmetries of the body and even disturbances of the walk. From the aesthetic point of view, the appearance of the scar of the post-operative skin is also very important for the women. Physiotherapy offers several methods of care on the skin scar which include support of the physiological process of its creating and counteraction for adverse effects of its forming. In this article the rules of education of patients and methods of manual work with the scar, as well as other supporting methods were described

Physical activity of women during natural delivery

Physical activity is one of the main methods that helps in reducing pain and has a great effect during delivery. It can benefit both mother and child. Physical activity reduces fear and tension during labor and also makes breathing easier. Every woman should be allowed to choose the best and most comfortable body position during labor, usually the vertical position is chosen. It accelerates cervical dilatation, and in the second phase of  the childbirth, causes that babies head much easier falls into the birth canal. Moreover, activity during delivery is a very important factor that can improve pain relief. Delivery rooms should be equipped with exercise equipment like: ropes and wallbars, big balls, childbirth stools

Assessment of preschool and pre-school children

Physical activity is the natural, physiological need of the child, which at the same time determines its proper development. In the pre-school period there is a golden age of motoriness, ie the time when the child acquires new skills the fastest, but also a great improvement in the precision and complexity of motor activities. The overall change has a positive effect on the improvement of motor skills. The Modified Wroclaw Physical Fitness Test should be used to assess the motor skills of children in pre-school and school age. The Wrocław Test was characterized briefly. Research has shown that motor efficiency of children is significantly worse than individuals in the same age from 20 years ago

Perioperative management. Nutrition in the perioperative period

The current patterns of perioperative management are subject to dynamic changes, questioning and modifying the previously used ones. In modern surgical practice, it is recommended to apply a comprehensive peri-operative care protocol to improve the results of ERAS (Enhanced Recover After Surgery) treatment. ERAS is a multidirectional path of perioperative care over a patient, used all over the world, developed by the international scientific society ERAS Society, initiated by the Danish surgeon Henrik Kehlet. This protocol aims to achieve the fastest possible recovery of the patient by minimizing metabolic stress caused by surgery, improving the healing process, reducing tissue swelling, reducing the number of postoperative complications, shortening the duration of hospitalization and reducing the cost of health care