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- Title
INTEGRATING TRADITION AND INNOVATION: NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSIOTHERAPY.
- Authors
BARTOSIŃSKI, MATEUSZ; HEREDA, MACIEJ; PUCHAŁA, ANNA
- Abstract
Introduction: In today's dynamic world, research in biomedicine and healthcare is constantly evolving toward an integrated approach that takes into account the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of health. This thesis presents the latest trends in physiotherapy, focusing on innovative approaches and their associated challenges. Aim: The purpose of this paper is to present the latest research developments in physiotherapy, such as dry needling, electroacupuncture, virtual reality and fascial therapy, highlighting their holistic approach to the patient. The challenges of implementing and proving the effectiveness of these innovations are also analyzed. Material and methods: The literature review used databases: PubMed, Google Scholar, using the keywords: "holistic physiotherapy", "dry needling", "fascial release", "VR", "electroacupuncture", "VR rehabilitation", "Dn therapy". Inclusion criteria: articles based on randomized clinical trials from the last 5 years, excluding case reports and meta-analyses. Of the 60 papers, 20 were selected by subjecting them to methodological evaluation on the PEDro scale. Results: One of the latest research trends is the growing importance of holistic medicine, combining ancient traditions from the Middle East with modern standards. Analysis of the research papers indicates that the implementation of Dn, electroacupuncture, MFR and VR in the treatment of patients has significant effects that affect different levels, covering physical, mental and motivational aspects. The papers evaluated on the PEDro scale received an average score of 8.5/11, with the lowest score of 6/11. Conclusions: Research in biomedicine and holistic health care is moving toward the integration of modern technologies and a better understanding of the complex mechanisms of health and disease. Despite the introduction of new methods to support therapies, challenges remain in accessing innovative therapies, reducing health disparities and educating the society. While research confirms the effectiveness of the techniques discussed, there is a need for further, more solid research into their effectiveness, the extent of impact and long-term prognosis.
- Subjects
MIDDLE East; VIRTUAL reality therapy; NEW Horizons (Spacecraft); HOLISTIC medicine; PHYSICAL therapy; LITERATURE reviews; ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
- Publication
Medical Science Pulse, 2024, Vol 18, p52
- ISSN
2544-1558
- Publication type
Article