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    Physical treatment of posttraumatic elbow contractures in children – our experience
    (Scientific Foundation SPIROSKI, 2022-03)
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    The most common complications of elbow trauma are contractures and neurovascular injuries. The complications can be a result of the initial injury, but they can also be a result of a surgical treatment. In addition to orthopedic treatment of elbow fractures, physical therapy and rehabilitation play a significant role in treatment of posttraumatic contractures. To determine the effects of physical therapy and rehabilitation of posttraumatic elbow contractures in children. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in the University Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Skopje in the period 01.01.2021 – 01.07.2022. A total of 52 children were included, at the age between 2 and 13 years who had a posttraumatic elbow contracture, limited range of motion, pain and/or limitations in accomplishing daily activities. Depending on the clinical finding, children underwent a relevant physical therapy (kinesitherapy, functional therapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy and magnetotherapy) in duration of three weeks. For assessing the effects of the rehabilitation therapy, the range of motion of the elbow and forearm was examined along with the Flynn’s scale in all children, prior to and after completion of the physical treatment. Applied physical treatment resulted in a significant improvement in all analyzed movements such as: elbow flexion (p=0.00001), elbow extension (p=0.00001), forearm pronation (p=0.00001), forearm supination (p=0.0000) and Flynn’s scale (p=0.0000). After completion of the rehabilitation treatment, excellent results were registered in 41 (85%) children, moderate in 10 (19.23%) and favorable in 1 (1.92%). Timely and adequate application of physical therapy and rehabilitation can significantly improve the final outcome in treatment of posttraumatic elbow contractures in children. A combination of different physical procedures adequately applied and personalized can significantly improve the range of motion of the elbow.
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    THE EFFECT OF EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY IN TREATMENT OF CALCIFYNG TENDINITIS OF THE ROTATOR CUFF OF THE SHOULDER
    (Macedonian Association of Anatomists and Morphologists, 2022)
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    Calcifying tendinitis of a shoulder is a frequent disorder with an unknown etiology. It is usually treated with different physical therapy modalities where extracorporeal shockwave therapy comes as a new effective method. Objective: to assess the impact of extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of calcifying tendinitis of the rotator cuff of the shoulder. The study is a prospective, monocentric clinical study involving 13 patients who received extracorporeal shockwave therapy in 5 treatments, applied once a week in one session. The patients were evaluated with a Visual analog scale for pain and measurement of the range of motion of the shoulder joint. Clinical findings were evaluated before starting the treatment with extracorporeal shockwave therapy and at the end of the treatment, 5 weeks later. After the treatment all the patients had statistically significantly better results in the Visual analogue scale for pain and the range of motion in the shoulder joint. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment that reduces pain and improves range of motion in the treatment of calcifying tendinitis of the rotator cuff.
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    Management of Polyneuromyopathy in a Critically Ill Patient with a Left Ventricular Assist Device
    (Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, 2022-12)
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    Gechevska, Daniela
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    Critical illness polyneuromyopathy after cardiac surgery is often unrecognized and is a rarely reported clinical condition. It is characterized by more proximal than distal symmetrical flaccid muscle weakness and difficulty in weaning from a respirator. When done in a timely manner, rehabilitation prevents early complications and reduces the length of hospitalization. Rehabilitation leads to better motor outcome, improves short-term and long-term functionality, and results in a better quality of life.
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    The Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy: A Case Report with 18 Months Follow-Up
    (ID Design 2012/Scienfitic Foundation SPIROSKI, 2018-03-15)
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    Achilles tendinopathy (AT) is a pathological state resulting from repetitive loading or stress on the tendon. The article aims to evaluate the effects of the low - energy radial extracorporeal shockwave therapy (RESWT) in the treatment of the adult with chronic insertional Achilles tendinopathy (AT) after the unsuccessful conservative treatment, with 18 months follow - up evaluation.
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    ОСТЕОГЕНЕЗА И РЕХАБИЛИТАЦИЈА КАЈ ПЕРТРОХАНТЕРНИ ФРАКТУРИ СО DYNAMIC HIP SCREW - ДХС
    (Institute of Public Health of Republic of Macedonia = Институт за јавно здравје на Република Македонија, 2017-06-30)
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    Емилија Гркова-Мишковска
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    Aim of the paper is to compare the effects of two physical modalities, magnetic therapy versus treatment with interferential currents in the physical treatment and rehabilitation of patients with surgically determined pertrohanteric femoral fracture with DHS and indicate the reasons for any differences. Material and methods: The study represents a prospective randomized clinical trial implemented at the Institute for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Skopje. Include two groups with 90 participants with surgical pertochanteric femoral fracture, Kyle types I, II with dynamic fixation implant-DHS (Dynamic hip screw). Respondents are divided into two groups: Examined group - 45 patients is treated with kinesitherapy and Magnetic therapy and control group - which has 45 patients treated with kinesitherapy and interferential currents. Respondents were followed for one year, during which were performed three examinations, the first control on the day of discharge, 6 and 12 months, from the first review which is input for selected patients who meet the criteria for inclusion in research. Results: Tested difference between the two groups in terms of sex and age, for p> 0,05, indicated no statistically significant difference. After the analysis, patients in the experimental group have 4,125 times more likely, after 12 months have shaped callus compared to control group. Upon physical examination after discharge, 6 and 12 months. Conclusions: In the postoperative rehabilitation of pertrochanteric femoral fractures, Kyle type I, II with fixation dynamic implant-DHS, therapy of choice is magnetic therapy and kinesitherapy, from which improvement in functional status as well as in the stimulation of osteogenesis and quality of life in elderly patients
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    Effect of Exercises on Quality of Life in Patients with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - Randomized Trial
    (ID Design 2012/Scienfitic Foundation SPIROSKI, 2019-04-15)
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    Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterised by a low bone density and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to decrease of its strength and increased risk of fracture. Drug therapy decreases the risk of fracture, thus influencing on the mechanism of bone remodelling. Non-pharmacological interventions include specific exercises for osteoporosis that improve muscle strength and balance, decrease pain and improve quality of life.
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    Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction - Case Report
    (Acta Scientific Publications Pvt. Ltd., 2025-07-07)
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    Gerakaroska Savevska, Cvetanka
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    Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries commonly occur during sports requiring jumping and pivoting. Despite continued advancements in surgical techniques and rehabilitation, outcomes following ACLR may be less than desirable, with only 33% of athletes returning to sports within 1 year after surgery and 37% never returning to their prior levels of sports participation. The aim of this paper is to present the effect and role of physical therapy and rehabilitation in a patient after reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament. Method: Patient with anterior cruciate ligament injury treated arthroscopically. Postoperative rehabilitation conducted in the Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with кinesiоtherapy, magnetic therapy, laser therapy, hydrokinesiotherapy. The evaluation of the results made with Womac score at the beginning and at the end of the rehabilitation, rang of motions in the knee were made at two time points, at the beginning and at the end. The patient had two rehabilitation treatments. At the end of the rehabilitation, the patient goes without orthopedic aids. Manual muscle test performed on m. quadriceps. Results: Improved Womac score and knee movements. Conclusion: Rehabilitation, kinesitherapy and physical modalities have an important role in rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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    ЕARLY RESULTS OF TREATMENT WITH RADIAL EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCK WAVE THERAPY COMPARED TO CONVENTIONAL PHYSICAL THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS
    (Faculty of Medicine, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, 2022)
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    Knee osteoarthritis is a common musculoskeletal disorder. Radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (RECTUB) is as a new effective conservative method. This was a prospective, monocentric, interventional, non-randomized, controlled, clinical study that included a total of 50 patients divided into two groups. The study group was treated with RECTUB and kinesitherapy, and the control group was treated with conventional physical therapy and kinesitherapy. The patients’ progress was monitored on the Numeric scale of pain and the WOMAC Index of functional ability before the treatment started; then immediately after its completion, and finally 3 months afterwards. It was shown that patients from the study and control groups did not differ significantly in terms of pain intensity at the treatment beginning and at their first control, while the difference in pain intensity between the two groups at their second control was significantly different in favor of the study group. The total value and the values of the three subscales on the WOMAC index were insignificantly different between the two groups before the treatment from a statistical point of view, with significantly lower values thereof obtained in patients in the study group at the first and second control. The results of this study demonstrate the benefits of using RECTUB as a safe, non-invasive, conservative treatment for knee osteoarthritis with better and longer-lasting effect on reducing pain and improving the functional ability of patients with knee osteoarthritis in contrast to patients treated with conventional physical therapy.
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    Influence of interferential currents, pulsed low-frequency electromagnetic field and exercises for pain in postmenopausal osteoporotic patients
    (Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Faculty of Medicine, 2019)
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    Introduction: Osteoporosis causes chronic back pain that leads to diminished functional capability and quality of life. Aim: To examine the influence of physical modalities and exercises on pain in patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis. Material and methods: This was a prospective study comprising 92 patients with postmenopausal osteoporosis randomly selected and followed for one year at the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Skopje. Patients were assigned to three groups: the first group of 32 patients underwent physical procedures, the second group of 30 patients did not undergo physical modalities, and the third control group comprised 30 patients. Physical therapy consisted of physical modalities and exercises. Physical modalities included interferential currents and pulsed low-frequency electromagnetic field conducted each day for 21 days with weekend breaks. Patients from the first and the second group performed exercises 3 times per week during the entire follow-up period. The third group of patients did not practice exercises. Two check-ups were made, on day 21 and at the end of the twelfth month. Assessment of pain intensity was made by the use of a numeric pain rating scale. Results: No significant difference among the groups was observed regarding the mean age of patients (p<0.21). The first check-up showed а significantly higher pain score in the third group of patients (p=0.0003). At the end of the twelfth month the number of patients with pain was significantly reduced as compared to the control group of patients (p=0.0029). Conclusion: Physical therapy modalities and exercises influence on pain in patients with osteoporosis.