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Author: Eva Schwarzová Title: A Case Study of Physiotherapy Treatment of a Patient After Total Knee Replacement Goals: The aim of the theoretical part is to look into the issue of arthrosis of the knee joint based on scientific literature. The practical part presents a case study of a physiotherapy treatment after a total knee replacement. Method: This thesis consists of a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part describes the scientific findings on the subject of the knee joint from an anatomical and kinesiological perspective. Furthermore, this part deals with the gonarthrosis, the total knee replacement, and the physiotherapy treatment. The practical part shows the physiotherapy treatment of a female patient after a total knee replacement. The case study took place during an internship at the Military University Hospital (ÚVN). It contains a kinesiological analysis, a short - and a long-term physiotherapy schedule, a description of the therapy sessions as well as a final evaluation of the effects of the therapy. Results: During the hospitalization, patient underwent eight therapy sessions which led to an increased mobility of the left knee joint, a reduction of the pain as well as a decreasing of the swelling. Furthermore, due to the therapy the strength of certain muscles was... |
