Sleep-disordered breathing does not directly affect early cardiac rehabilitation efficacy after myocardial infarction.

Background: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) impairs exercise capacity after myocardial infarction (MI).

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of SDB on the efficacy of post-MI cardiac rehabilitation (CR).

Methods: The study evaluated consecutive patients up to 28 days after MI who participated in outpatient CR as part of the Polish Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction program.

Effect of Sleep-Disordered Breathing on Exercise Capacity after Myocardial Infarction - A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Exercise capacity reflects the cardiovascular risk after myocardial infarction (MI). The study aims to evaluate the impact of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) on exercise capacity after MI.

Methods: Consecutive patients referring to outpatient cardiac rehabilitation up to 28 days after MI and participating in the Polish Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction (MC-AMI) program were included.

Assessment of the Reliability of the DoboMed Exercise Method Mastery Evaluation Scale in People with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Background: Conservative treatment of lateral idiopathic curvatures of the spine is a difficult and complex therapeutic process that is not always successful. Repeated assessments of the patient's mastery of a given exercise may significantly increase the effectiveness of conservative treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the credibility of an original scale for evaluating DoboMed exercise proficiency in a group of people with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

The Usefulness of Questionnaires in Assessing the Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients in the Managed Care after Acute Myocardial Infarction Program-The Results of a Cross-Sectional Study.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) worsens prognosis after myocardial infarction (MI) but often remains undiagnosed. The study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of questionnaires in assessing the risk of OSA in patients participating in managed care after an acute myocardial infarction program. Study group: 438 patients (349 (79.

Body Composition in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Its Relationship to the Disability Level, Disease Duration and Glucocorticoid Therapy.

Background: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have many potential factors (spasticity, immobilization, glucocorticoids use) for the deterioration of body composition. Aim: To assess the nutritional status (by classical anthropometry and by bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)) in MS patients and to correlate it with clinical state, MS duration time and the presence of glucocorticoid therapy in anamnesis (ever used). Methods: Anthropometrical (BMI and waist and hip circumferences, waist-to-height ratio (W/HtR), and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR)) and body composition (BIA) data were evaluated in 176 patients with MS.

Predictors of Adverse Outcomes in Healthy Aging Adults: Coronary Artery Disease, Lower Educational Status and Higher P-Selectin Levels.

Background: Societal aging - as a global demographic phenomenon - shows no indication of abating. As a result, the problem of age-associated disability and related long-term care is emerging as a major public health challenge. It is important that methods for identifying older adults at risk of adverse outcomes are implemented early.

Sleep-disordered breathing as a risk factor for unnecessary pacemaker implantation.

Background: Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is a risk factor for bradyarrhythmia, which is reversible with positive airway pressure therapy.

Aims: The study aims to evaluate the occurrence and number of severe sinus bradycardia and advanced atrioventricular block (AVB) in patients with cardiovascular diseases and SDB risk factors.

Methods: The analysis covered 207 patients with cardiovascular diseases aged 59.

Metabolic Syndrome and Psychological Effects of Exercise in Hemodialysis Patients.

Metabolic syndrome (MS) and anxiety disorders are common problems among hemodialysis patients (HD). However, there have been no studies defining the role of physical activity in reducing anxiety in HD patients with MS. This study was aimed to determine the effects on the severity of anxiety of a four-week rehabilitation program for HD patients, with or without metabolic syndrome (MS), planned and adapted to their abilities.

Quality of life assessment using EORTC QLQ questionnaires in the prostate cancer population treated with radical prostatectomy: a systematic review.

Context: In recent years, quality of life has become an increasingly common outcome measure for assessing the effectiveness of treatment and surgical techniques.

Objective: The aim of our systematic review is to explore changes in health-related quality of life in patients suffering from prostate cancer and treated by means of radical prostatectomy.

Evidence Acquisition: We focus on studies in which EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-PR25 questionnaires are used because these instruments have shown high internal and external validity in many studies and include questions grouped in cancer-specific scales.

Ground reaction force analysis for assessing the efficacy of focused and radial shockwaves in the treatment of symptomatic plantar heel spur.

Background: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is among the conservative treatments for symptomatic heel spur.

Objective: The purpose of this trial is to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effects of radial shock wave (RSWT) and focused shock wave (FSWT) applied in the treatment of symptomatic heel spur.

Methods: Fifty-five participants were randomly divided into two comparative groups that were administered FSWT and RSWT, respectively.

The beneficial impact of cardiac rehabilitation on obstructive sleep apnea in patients with coronary artery disease.

Study Objectives: To assess the impact of cardiac rehabilitation for decreasing sleep-disordered breathing in patients with coronary artery disease.

Methods: The study included 121 patients aged 60.01 ± 10.

Association between Bone Turnover Markers, Leptin, and Nutritional Status in Girls with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).

The link between scoliotic deformity and bone metabolism in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) has not been well researched. Moreover, the data concerning the cross-talk between fat tissue content/hormonal activity and bone markers in this group of patients are lacking. The aim of the study was to assess whether there exists a significant relationship between the severity of AIS and bone turnover markers and leptin levels.

Predicting Adverse Outcomes in Healthy Aging Community-Dwelling Early-Old Adults with the Timed Up and Go Test.

Background: Simple, easy-to-perform, safe and cost-effective methods for the prediction of adverse outcomes in older adults are essential for the identification of patients who are most likely to benefit from early preventive interventions.

Methods: The study included 160 community-dwelling individuals aged 60-74 years, with 44.4% women.

A comparative study of the efficacy of radial and focused shock wave therapy for tennis elbow depending on symptom duration.

Introduction: In physical therapy, the duration and severity of pain complaints determine the choice of an appropriate physical agent and parameters needed. The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of focused and radial shock waves for tennis elbow with respect to the dysfunction period.

Material And Methods: The patients with acute ( = 27) and chronic ( = 31) tennis elbow were randomly assigned to a treatment arm: focused shock wave therapy (3 sessions, 2000 shocks, 4 Hz, 0.

Frailty Phenotype: Evidence of Both Physical and Mental Health Components in Community-Dwelling Early-Old Adults.

Background: Demographic aging results in increased incidence of old-age disability. Frailty is a major factor contributing to old-age disability. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of the frailty phenotype as defined by Fried et al and to estimate the need for associated preventative interventions in early-old community-dwelling inhabitants of the southern industrial region of Poland, as well as to investigate the defining components of the frailty phenotype.

Functional Mobility and Basic Motor Skills in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis and Its Relation to the Anthropometrical Status and Body Composition Parameters.

: Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) have many potential risk factors (spasticity, immobilization, glucocorticoids use) which can deteriorate the anthropometrical status and body composition and may have a potential negative impact on functional mobility and basic motor skill improvement after physiotherapy. The aim of the study was to assess the functional mobility and basic motor skills in patients with MS and to correlate them with disability and anthropometrical status and body composition parameters. : Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUG) and six-min walk test (6MWT) were performed in 36 patients with MS before and after 4 weeks of physiotherapy.

The Effect of Mechanically-Generated Vibrations on the Efficacy of Hemodialysis; Assessment of Patients' Safety: Preliminary Reports.

Muscle activity during a hemodialysis procedure improves its efficacy. We have formulated a hypothesis that vibrations generated by a specially-designed dialysis chair can, the same as physical exercise, affect the filtering of various fluids between fluid spaces during the hemodialysis procedure. This prospective and interventional study included 21 dialyzed patients.

[Kinesiophobia in patients with cardiovascular disease].

Objective: Introduction: Kinesiophobia - a fear of physical activity - is a common and worsening rehabilitation outcomes phenomenon in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The aim: To assess the level of kinesiophobia in relation to heart's function evaluated using echocardiography and clinical parameters in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Patients And Methods: Material and methods:101 patients (28 women) aged 61,9±13,56 years and hospitalized for implantation or replacement of a pacemaker or cardioverter-defibrillator were included in the study.

Physical activity increases the resistin concentration in hemodialyzed patients without metabolic syndrome.

Background: Resistin (RES) concentration increases in end-stage renal disease patients. However, there have been no studies defining the role of physical activity in RES concentrations in hemodialyzed (HD) patients. This study was aimed to determine metabolic and inflammatory effects, including RES, of 4-week supervised rehabilitation program in HD patients, with or without metabolic syndrome (MS).

Conservative management strategies and stress level in children and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to evaluate the stress level in children and adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) treated conservatively using the Dobosiewicz Method (DoboMed) approach in correlation with the clinical parameters and brace therapy.

Methods: The study group (SG) comprised 63 patients (54 girls), in mean age 14.7 years.

A Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of a Training Walking Program in Patients Recovering from Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery.

Background: Major surgical procedures as well as general anesthesia contribute to muscle weakness and posture instability and may result in increased postoperative complications and functional disorders resulting from an elective operation.

Objectives: We aim to state the significance of backward walking as a form of interval march training with patients after abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.

Material And Methods: Sixty-five patients were randomly divided into three subgroups and three various models of physiotherapy were applied.

An attempt at objective and subjective evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of focused and radial shockwave applied to symptomatic heel spur.

Purpose: The experiment was designed to evaluate and compare the efficacy of focused shockwave and radial shockwave in symptomatic heel spur treatment. Postural balance tests were used to ensure the objectivity of evaluations.

Methods: Forty three patients with symptomatic heel spur were divided into two comparative groups that received respectively focused shockwave therapy (the FSWT group; 2000 impulses, 4 Hz, 0.

Physiotherapy scoliosis-specific exercises - a comprehensive review of seven major schools.

In recent decades, there has been a call for change among all stakeholders involved in scoliosis management. Parents of children with scoliosis have complained about the so-called "wait and see" approach that far too many doctors use when evaluating children's scoliosis curves between 10° and 25°. Observation, Physiotherapy Scoliosis Specific Exercises (PSSE) and bracing for idiopathic scoliosis during growth are all therapeutic interventions accepted by the 2011 International Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Treatment (SOSORT).

Cervical Pain in Young Professional Musicians - Quality of Life.

Background: The education of young musicians requires teaching them appropriate prophylaxis in order to avoid spinal overload and the development of postural defects. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life of young musicians with cervical pain.

Material And Methods: The study involved a group of 45 young musicians divided into three subgroups depending on the musical instrument they played, namely the violin, cello and piano.

Association of Body Composition with Curve Severity in Children and Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis (IS).

The link between scoliotic deformity and body composition assessed with bioimpedance (BIA) has not been well researched. The objective of this study was to correlate the extent of scoliotic-curve severity with the anthropometrical status of patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS) based on standard anthropometric measurements and BIA. The study encompassed 279 IS patients (224 girls/55 boys), aged 14.