[Study of the functional capacity and health status of patients with hip as well as knee osteoarthritis].

Introduction: Hip as well as knee osteoarthritis are common diseases. There are numerous therapeutic possibilities to address the problem.

Objective: To study the effectiveness of the complex conservative treatment in patients with hip as well as knee osteoarthritis.

Trunk alignment in different standing positions in healthy subjects and stroke patients -a comparative study with a simple method for the everyday practice.: Trunk alignment in healthy and stroke subjects.

Objectives: Weight-bearing (WB) on the lower extremities is an important outcome parameter in the rehabilitation of poststroke hemiparesis. However, the patients often regain this ability by compensatory movement patterns.

Methods: Our goal was to characterize with a simple method the trunk alignment of healthy subjects and stroke patients (n = 17 for both groups) during standing and following lateral weight shift (WS).

[Hungarian validation of the Clubfoot Disease-Specific Instrument].

Introduction: Congenital structural clubfoot is the most common congenital deformity of the foot. Despite successful treatment, the affected side may present signs of athrophy, differences in length, functional maldevelopment and in some cases it may also result in pain. Although several international studies have been investigating the quality of life of individuals with clubfoot, no research has been done in Hungary.

[Analysis of plantar pressure patterns among obese population].

Introduction: Although the role of body weight on foot health and load has been widely documented in research, the effect of the extra load due to body weight on plantar pressure characteristics is not well known.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of obesity on plantar pressure patterns among the working-age population.

Method: 180 participants were involved.

[Motivations for foreign employment and carrier change among Hungarian physiotherapists].

Introduction: An increasing motivation can be experienced among professional workers within the Hungarian healthcare system towards foreign employment or career change.

Aim: The aim of the authors was to assess Hungarian physiotherapists' migration and career changing behaviour and to understand the underlying factors.

Method: A national survey in Hungary from April to August, 2014 was performed.