Authors Article type: Review Abstract: The book Functional Atlas of the Human Fascial System presents the anatomy of the human body from a completely unique perspective. Physiotherapy as a profession has, until recently, primarily viewed the locomotor system from a mechanical standpoint, explaining various types and distributions of pain based on the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. However, many patient conditions and clinical presentations of more complex syndromes cannot be explained by the traditional understanding of anatomy and physiology. This book opens new horizons in understanding the anatomy and function of the human body, offering insights into many…
Author: Živa Arko
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: The Science Committee of the Faculty of Health Studies, University of Rijeka, initiated a series of activities during 2022 with the aim of encouraging scientists, teachers, and students to engage more intensively in scientific research work. Among other things, a cycle of scientific forums was launched, aiming to present the Faculty’s scientific achievements to the professional and general public. A total of seven scientific forums were held. Keywords: scientific forum, scientific research, Faculty of Health Studies
Authors: Article type: Editorial Abstract: Dear readers,It is my pleasure to present the new issue of the scientific-professional journal World of Health. Through this journal, we aim to encourage scientific thinking in health professions, while also emphasizing the importance of expertise. Therefore, in this issue, we publish research and professional papers that have undergone a rigorous peer-review process. Although we are still under the constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, this issue includes 11 papers from various scientific fields related to health topics, continuing to highlight the importance of interdisciplinarity in exploring health issues. I would especially like to thank…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Bladder cancer is one of the most common malignancies in men in Croatia. It is characterized by a high recurrence rate and high metastatic potential. For this reason, accurate and timely diagnosis is needed in order to treat bladder cancer as successfully as possible. Cystoscopy as a diagnostic method shows poorer accuracy of Carcinoma in situ (CIS) diagnosis, where every fourth CIS remains undiagnosed. For this reason, the artificial intelligence-based approach is proposed. The standard approach to image classification is utilization of convolutional neural networks (CNN). Literature overview shows a possibility of using…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: During exercise, people enjoy listening to music and believe it relaxes them and helps them find the rhythm. Is music actually that useful? Depending on different musical tastes, it’s clear that different types of music don’t have the same effect on people regarding exercise performance. The goal of this research was to establish the existence of connection between music and exercise efficiency. A specific goal was to establish the effects of silence on physical activity, the effects of classical music on physical activity, and the effects of techno music on physical activity. The…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Noninvasive spinal decompression is a type of motorized spinal traction that can help relieve back pain. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the effective action of spinal decompression therapy in the treatment of lower back pain and in increasing the range of motion of the lumbar spine, compared to other procedures used in physiotherapy. The study included 40 respondents divided into two groups. Group A received 10 minutes of infrared light therapy, 20 minutes of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), and a 15-minute spinal decompression procedure, a total of 10 therapies…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Daily physical activity of physiotherapists in the workplace is high, and they should have an enviable level of physical fitness because they themselves promote and suggest to patients repeatedly to perform exercises to maintain and strengthen muscles and reduce pain, thus facilitating everyday activities and improving their own health. The aim of this study was to determine whether engaging in any type of physical activity has an impact on the daily work activities of physiotherapists, whether the level of recreational physical activity of physiotherapists increases or decreases pain in their musculoskeletal system, and…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Aim: The aim of this paper is to determine whether there is an interaction between occupational stress and job satisfaction of a physiotherapist. Generally speaking, all health problems affect job satisfaction and, at the same time, the readiness to continue working and stay in the profession. In addition to occupational diseases, physical stress and psychosocial stress affect job satisfaction in physiotherapists. Methods: The study was conducted on 82 physiotherapists, of which 69 were women and 13 men, all with work experience of more than 10 years. Most respondents were between the ages of…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: The paper addresses the topic of identity during adolescence, guided by Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. It describes the concept of adolescence, the stages of personality development, and the adolescent period as a turbulent phase of growing up. The changes adolescents experience can lead to either successful or unsuccessful resolution of this stage. During this time, adolescents are influenced by many factors. The family plays the most important role, but its influence weakens as the media and peers become stronger influences. Media are becoming increasingly complex and developed, offering new generations numerous opportunities to shape…
Authors: Article type: Case Report Abstract: Cornelia de Lange syndrome is a rare and clinically variable disorder affecting multiple organs. It is characterized by intellectual disability (mild to severe), distinctive facial features, prenatal and postnatal growth retardation, and hirsutism. The syndrome was first described by Dutch pediatrician Cornelia Catharina de Lange. Prevalence is estimated between 1:62,500 and 1:45,000 in the general population, affecting both sexes equally. This paper presents a classic case of Cornelia de Lange syndrome in a one-year-old boy exhibiting common features such as heart defects, bone hypoplasia, oligodactyly, synophrys, cryptorchidism, and hirsutism. Treatment and habilitation should involve…