Disturbances of cognitive and emotional functions in patients with whiplash injuries.

The goal of this article is to present the results of research on cognitive and emotional disturbances in patients with the "whiplash" injuries typically incurred as a result of rear-end collisions. Despite considerable controversy and discussion surrounding the whiplash syndrome the most recent literature on the subject contains several reports suggesting that many of these patients complain of specific symptoms that are not only physical, but also cognitive, emotional, and even linguistic, the existence of which can be detected by standard neuropsychological tests. In their own research involving 58 patients with late "whiplash" syndrome and an equal number of normals, the authors have confirmed the occurrence of objective symptoms in various tests.

Prof. Ludwik Bierkowski: in search of the roots of orthopedics, traumatology, and rehabilitation in Cracow.

This article describes the life and accomplishments of Prof. Ludwik Bierkowski (1801-1860), who held the Chair of Surgery in the Faculty of Medicine at the Jagiellonian University from 1831 until his premature death in 1860. The list of "firsts" in Polish medicine accumulated by Prof.

"Towards a Better Life": a program of comprehensive rehabilitation for elderly patients following revision hip arthroplasty.

Introduction. The aim of the research was to evaluate the quality of life of patients recovering from revision hip arthroplasty, who underwent rehabilitation under the "Towards a Better Life" program (TBL). In the TBL Program, appropriate physical exercises, relaxation techniques, seminars, and panel discussions are combined to support general improvement in both physical and psychological condition, thus improving the patients' quality of live.

Profesor Mieczyslaw Skulimowski: in search of the roots of rehabilitation in Cracow.

This article describes the life and accomplishments of Prof. Mieczyslaw Skulimowski (1930-1982), who among his many achievements was the inventor of subterraneotherapy, i.e.