• Reumatizam · Jan 2010

    Review

    [Physical therapy in rheumatology].

    • Durdica Babić-Naglić.
    • Klinika za reumatske bolesti i rehabilitaciju, Referentni centar MZSS RH za reumatoidni artritis, Klinikki bolnikki centar Zagreb, Kilpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb. dnaglic@kbc-zagreb.hr
    • Reumatizam. 2010 Jan 1;57(2):16-21.

    AbstractRheumatic diseases are the leading cause of chronic disability. Physical therapy and rehabilitation are an integral part of the strategy of treatment of rheumatic diseases in order to maintain the function of the musculoskeletal system. Early detection of disability provides a more efficient implementation of all measures of physiotherapy treatment. Exercises are the most important form of physiotherapy. Long-term effect of exercise is possible only if patients achieve adherence to the program. Questionnaires activities of daily living asses functional status of patients, can be a guide for planning the rehabilitation program and indicator of the effectiveness of therapeutic intervention as well. Methods of physical therapy and rehabilitation are part of all published guidelines for the management of rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritides, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, chronic back pain, chronic non-malignant pain and fibromyalgia.

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