The dislocation of the head of the radial bone is sometimes connected to perinatal damage to the brachial plexus. Considering the different interpretation of the aetiology of the dislocation of the head of the radial bone and the different therapeutic…
Dislocation of the head of the radial bone associated with the perinatal brachial plexus palsy
Published in 2020, 24 (1) Keywords: brachial plexus, dislocation of the head of the radial bone, perinatal palsy
Figurativeness as a feature of online linguistic behaviour: an example from BBC News Facebook comments
The article describes the results of a study investigating the behaviour of the users of one of the most popular social networking sites, namely Facebook. Specifically, it focuses on their treatment of Grice’s Conversational Maxims and Cooperative Principle – elements…
Published in 2020, 24 (1) Keywords: Computer-Mediated Communication, Conversational Maxims, figurativeness, Grice
The effectiveness of selected physiotherapeutic procedures for the treatment of psoriasis
Abstract: Introduction. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of selected physiotherapeutic procedures used in the treatment of psoriasis on the basis of the patients’ subjective assessment. In this work, the following research questions were asked: 1.…
History and significance of phytotherapy in the human history. 2. Phytotherapy in ancient Greece and ancient Rome
The successors of great ancient civilisations of the Near East, Egypt, China or India, i.e. the communities of ancient Greece and ancient Rome, converted their ancestors` magical and often mythical knowledge of medicinal plants and their possible applications into well-ordered…
Validation of Upper Limb Self-efficacy Test (UPSET-stroke) Using Rasch Analysis
Purpose of the Study: The objective of the study was to validate upper limb self-efficacy test (UPSET-stroke), and determine which of the demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants will predict self-efficacy. Materials and Method: A cross-sectional study whose data…
Published in 2020, 24 (1) Keywords: and rasch analysis, rehabilitation, self-efficacy, Upper extremity
Prevalence and pattern of post-stroke cognitive impairment in Kano, Nigeria
Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality and the second most common cause of cognitive impairment. Objectives: Therefore, this study is aimed at determining the prevalence and pattern of Post-Stroke Cognitive Impairment (PSCI) in Kano,…
Published in 2020, 24 (1) Keywords: cognitive function, motor recovery, post-stroke cognitive impairment, Stroke
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