Evaluation of Rehabilitation Effectiveness Applying International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Alvydas Juocevičius, Lina Būtėnaitė, Ieva Eglė Jamontaitė Abstract Introduction. The international classification of functioning, disability and health (ICF), which reflects the biopsychosocial model was developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2001. There are a great number of methodologies for evaluating effectiveness of rehabilitation after spinal cord injury but all of them analyze certain…

Employment Peculiarities of People after Spinal Cord Injury

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Aušra Adomavičienė, Ieva Eglė Jamontaitė, Juozas Bernatavicius, Lina Būtėnaitė Abstract Gainful employment is important part of life of persons after SCI. In addition to providing financial security, it also provides an environment for social interaction, associated with a higher quality of life, better health or self-confidence. Rates of labor force participation among persons with SCI…

Influence of Non- Paretic Hand Constraint- Induced Movement for Patient‘s after Stroke Independence

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Erika Miklaševičienė, Juozas Raistenskis, Ieva Eglė Jamontaitė Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of Constraint- Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) for patient‘s independence after stroke. The sample consisted of 40 patients after stroke, who underwent rehabilitation in University Hospital Santariškių Clinics, Rehabilitation, Physical and Sports Medicine Centre during 2010 – 2012…

The Effectiveness of Different Physiotherapy Programs for Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Gintarė Tamošaitytė, Eglė Ieva Jamontaitė Abstract Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy programs for patients with lumbar radiculopathy. Methods: In study participated 60 persons who had L4-L5, L5-S1 or combined L4-L5 and L5-S1 radiculopathy. Participants were randomized into three groups each of 20 persons. First and the second group were treatment groups, while…

The Effect of Different Physical Therapy Programs on Patiens’ Musculoskeletal Function After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructive Operation

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Jurga Indriūnienė, Judita Marcinkevičienė, Ieva Eglė Jamontaitė, Alvydas Juocevičius, Juozas Raistenskis Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different physical therapy programs on patients’ musculoskeletal function after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive operation. In a study participated 30 patients (aged 33,4 ± 8,07 years), 5 – 6 weeks after anterior cruciate…

Cognitive and Emotional Disorders for Children After Traumatic Brain Injury, Their Changes in Rehabilitation Process

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Valdereza Svetikienė, Juozas Raistenskis, Ramūnas Raugalas Abstract This article gives an overview on the scientific data regarding children‘ s brain functional assessment after a severe traumatic brain injury as well as cognitive and emotional impact of further changes in the child‘s development. Vegetative state is not evaluated. You will find a review and analyze on…

The Influence of Physical Activity to the Quality of Life in Pediatric with Haemophilia

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Veslava Janovič, Lina Ragelienė, Alvydas Juocevičius, Juozas Raistenskis, Judita Doveikienė Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the influence of physical activity to the quality of life in pediatric with haemophilia. Methods. 32 patients with severe haemophilia A and B were enrolled in the study, including 16 boys from Toronto Sick Kids hospital…

Rehabilitation Organization Specifics for Children With Musculoskeletal Diseases in Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Departments

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Alvydas Juocevičius, Juozas Raistenskis, Kristina Zalumskytė, Jolita Molytė, Algirdas Valiulis Abstract In order to assess rehabilitation organization specifics at Vilnius University Hospital departments: in Children‘s Hospital (CH) and in “Saulutė” of Druskininkai, for children with musculoskeletal diseases were retrospectively analyzed 106 patients (41 in CH, 65 in “Saulutė”). an average of 20 days. In both…

Rehabilitation Organization Specifics for Children With Neurological Diseases in Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Departments

Volume 22, Number 3(82) (2012)

Alvydas Juocevičius, Juozas Raistenskis, Kristina Zalumskytė, Jolita Molytė, Algirdas Valiulis Abstract In order to assess rehabilitation organization specifics at Vilnius University Hospital departments: in Children‘s Hospital (CH) and in Saulutė of Druskininkai, for children with neurological diseases were retrospectively analyzed 101 patients (37 in CH, 64 in Saulutė ). In CH in the outpatient rehabilitation…