Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Muscle strength assessment using dynamometry is a crucial parameter in clinical practice for establishing normative values in a healthy population and monitoring the improvement or deterioration of pathological joint conditions. Using dynamometry, the peak force of the quadriceps muscle was precisely measured to achieve the main goal of the research: to compare two dynamometers by testing quadriceps muscle strength at 15° and 90° knee joint flexion and to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each device through a questionnaire. The devices used in the study were a standard manual dynamometer (microFET®2) and a…
Author: Ivana Sović, Hrvoje Vlahović
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Dabar repository is a digital base that provides the science and higher education system of the Republic of Croatia with a reliable and publicly accessible place for collecting, storing, organizing, sharing and publishing their digital materials. The repository of the Faculty of Health Studies Rijeka is a part of the digital collection, which stores various types of papers of its students and employees. The aim of this study is to analyze the number of defended bachelor and master theses of Faculty of Health Studies Rijeka from 2018 to 2021 divided into several categories.…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: The aim of this study The aim of this study was to examine morphological characteristics in the variables: body height, body mass, abdominal circumference, skinfold thickness of the upper arm, back, and lower leg in preschool children aged 5 and 6 years, and to determine whether there are differences with regard to gender, age, and participation in kinesiology programs, in order to assess the current state and support obesity prevention. The study included a total of 302 children (159 five-year-olds and 143 six-year-olds), of which 146 children were in the experimental group (participating…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: Resveratrol is a stilbenoid that belongs to the group of polyphenols. Although it is traditionally used in Eastern medicine, in the Western part of the world its health benefits were first described as part of the “French Paradox” and it has been the subject of intensive research due to its numerous potential benefits to human health. Resveratrol, according to available research, has a potentially positive effect on preserving cardiovascular health, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antimicrobial and antifungal effects and neuroprotective effects. Although the results of clinical studies conducted on humans regarding the protective…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic and called it COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), which has since led to numerous devastating consequences on the physical, mental, and social health of the global population and to the growing economic crises. The spread of the virus and the rate COVID-19 infections is the same in all genders and age groups, but a more severe clinical picture and death rate are by far the highest in the elderly. Nursing home users tend to be older, with greater disabilities and cognitive impairments than people of…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: Urinary incontinence increases with age and is a significant health and social problem that has a negative impact on sex life. It includes disorders ranging from an occasional leakage of urine to a complete inability to retain it. Sexuality plays a significant role in different stages of a woman’s life. It should bring pleasure, fulfillment and satisfaction. Fear of leakage of urine during intercourse often causes withdrawal from sexual activity. Generally speaking, incontinence in women decreases the frequency of sexual relations, sexual desire and satisfaction with one’s body. In the elderly, biological, psychological and social…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a form of coronavirus which appeared in 2019 and causes coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The most severe form of COVID-19 disease and its complications are reasons why the patient is connected to invasive mechanical ventilation. Some patients develop an extremely severe clinical condition with acute respiratory and cardiac failure, and for these reasons are treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). ECMO is an out-of-body mechanical circulatory or respiratory support procedure that can be applied in two forms of support: venous-venous (V-V ECMO) modality which provides support…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: The spine is the basis of the human skeleton that extends along the length of the back, and the joints of the vertebrae that make it up allow its mobility through all three planes. The thoracic part of the spine, due to the facet articulation with ribs and relatively thin intervertebral discs, is significantly rigid. In everyday work, clinical measurements of the range of movement are used to determine the mobility of certain joints. Accurate and precise measurement of joint mobility is extremely important for medical professionals, physiotherapists, product designers, and computer models.…
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…
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