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.

An evaluation of the use of propolis in the treatment of skin disorders on the stumps of patients in rehabilitation following lower limb limb amputation.

Background. Skin disorders on the stumps of patients with lower limb amputations constitute a hindrance, even a major obstacle to installing and wearing prostheses. This is turn disorganizes the patient's return to normal activity and reduces his quality of life.

The development of early, biological concepts, techniques, and methods for joint reconstruction.

This article describes the development of techniques for the surgical mobilization of ankylosed joints, with particular emphasis on "interposition material," i.e. a substitute for the destroyed articular cartilage, used to present limitations of movement.

The organization, role, and significance of the rehabilitation team.

In this article the author shares his 30 years of experience and reflection on teamwork in rehabilitation. In a well-organized rehabilitation team, the result of the team's efforts exceeds the sum of all the individual efforts. In well-organized rehabilitation is the individual segments are played out in the proper order, like the music of an orchestra under the master's baton.

Planning rehabilitation with elements of active movement for brain-damaged patients.

Background. Much research has been done in recent years on optimizing rehabilitation by increasing effectiveness, shortening hospitalization, and reducing cost. One of the more interesting solutions that has been proposed is rehabilitation with elements of active movement, conducted on the basis of strategic planning in cooperation with the patient.