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Physiotherapeutic intervention for seniors
KUBÁTOVÁ, Adéla
The topic of my bachelor thesis is physiotherapeutic intervention for seniors. In addition to physiological changes, old age accompanied by disease that can cause decrease of physical ability and self-sufficiency. At the same time, a sedentary lifestyle without regular physical activity is common. Physiotherapy is an option to improve the functional state of musculoskeletal system and thereby to increase of self-sufficiency and quality of life. The theoretical part describes the physiological, psychological and social changes that occur during human aging. There are also mentioned some geriatric syndromes, which are related to the musculoskeletal system and they are significant from physiotherapy point of view. Next chapter deals with the importance of physiotherapy for the elderly and about the specificity of kinesiotherapy, manipulation treatment and physical therapy with the elderly. The last part describes suitable physical activities that can be used by these people. The research part of the thesis is elaborated in the form of qualitative and quantitative research. The research included the collection of anamnesis, kinesiology analysis, foot examination, examination of static stability and specific tests of walk. The research involved 10 probands living in the retirement home and 10 probands living at home and their results were subsequently compared. Questionnaire about physiotherapy awareness for interest and obtaining an overview was presented to all probands, so no hypotheses were set in the thesis. On the basis of examination and willingness to undergo therapy, six probands were selected and subjected to treatment for 3 months. Therapy was attended by 3 women from retirement home and 2 women and 1 man living at home. The aim of the bachelor thesis was to provide information about the possibilities of physiotherapy for the elderly with the aim of improving the parameters of walking and maintaining the functional state of the musculoskeletal system. Therapy was focused on stimulation and activation of the feet muscles and supporting the movement of the joints of the lower limbs. Results of foot examination, static stability, and tests of walk were better for elderly living at home than for living in retirement home. After therapy, gait parameters were improved in case of all six probands and the effect of therapy was assessed as favorable by proband. Thanks to therapy, there has also been improved standing stability. The questionnaire survey showed that physiotherapy awareness was comparable for both groups of probands. This work can be used by physiotherapists and other health workers in retirement homes, in hospitals, rehabilitation and similar institutions for increase of awareness.
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