The effect of different physiotheraphy metods on the functional state for persons with endoprosthetic hip joint

The object of the Thesis: functional state for persons with endoprosthetic hip joint. The aim of the Thesis: to assess the effect of different physiotherapy methods on the functional state for persons with endoprosthetic hip joint. Hypothesis: Physiotherapy combined with aquatic therapy had a greater impact on persons functional status than only physiotherapy in the gym. The tasks of the Thesis: 1. To assess the effect of physiotherapy on the functional state for persons with endoprosthetic hip joint. 2. To asses the effect of physiotherapy combined with aquatic therapy on the functional state for persons with endoprosthetic hip joint. 3. To compare the effectiveness of different physiotherapy methods. The methods of the Thesis: The study was performed in ,,Tulpė“ sanatorium and sanatorium ,,Versmė“ in Birštonas. Thirty research subjects - persons with endoprosthetic hip joint – were randomly divided into two groups with 15 patients in each. One group received physiotherapy, the other – physiotherapy compared with aquatic therapy. While applying these modalities, a research protocol was completed during the rehabilitation: 1. VAS scale to assess pain; 2. Goniometer was used to assess the range of hip joint motions; 3. Measuring tape was used to assess thigh volume; 4. ,,Stand up and go“ test was used to assess functional mobility and risks of falls; 5. Harris Hip scale was used to assess joint function. All measurements were performed 1 day after arrival and 18 day after rehabilitation. It was established that all tested indexes of the both groups improved statistically significantly (p0,05). Conclusions: 1. The evaluation of patients - who received physiotherapy - functional state improved statistically significant after physical therapy. 2. The evaluation of patients – who received physiotherapy with aquatic therapy – functional state improved statistically significant after physical therapy. 3. It wasn‘t statistically significant difference (except the pain) between both groups before and after physical therapy