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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of cryotherapy in painful shoulder syndrome. Materials and Methods: The study involved 30 patients with painful shoulder syndrome. The patients were treated with 10 cryotherapy procedures followed by kinesiotherapy. Pain intensity according to the Laitinen scale and ranges of motion in the shoulder joint were evaluated before and after treatment. Results: After treatment, 60% of study patients showed complete elimination of shoulder pain and 33% experienced occasional pain only. 56% of study patients showed full shoulder mobility and 43% showed partial improvements. Conclusions: 1. Painful shoulder syndrome is a difficult diagnostic and therapeutic problem. 2. The use of cryotherapy helped eliminate or reduce the symptoms. 3. Study patients showed increased ranges of motion in all planes in the joint. 4. The quality of life and functioning in study patients improved. 5. Treatment of this disorder is based on physical therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: Achilles tendon injury is a very serious clinical problem as it prevents normal functioning, thus contributing to a reduced quality of life. The aim of this paper is to evaluate physical therapy outcomes following surgical treatment after a complete Achilles tendon rupture, which was treated either with minimally invasive (percutaneous) repair or open repair. Materials and Methods: The paper presents physical therapy after surgical treatment following a complete loss of Achilles tendon continuity. The study involved two groups of patients who underwent surgery at the Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery of the City Polyclinic Hospital, Independent Public Healthcare Unit in Częstochowa. The follow-up period was approximately 18 months. Group 1 consisted of 23 patients after percutaneous surgical treatment and Group 2 consisted of 23 patients after open surgical treatment. Results: Outcomes were evaluated once the treatment had been fully completed. The follow-up period was at least 18 months. Functional recovery of the operated limb was assessed, including presence of pain, range of active and passive motion, muscle strength, and presence of contractures and swelling. An ultrasound performed after treatment completion showed complete restoration of tendon continuity and tendon remodelling in all patients. conclusions: 1. Achilles tendon injury is a difficult clinical problem. 2. Achilles tendon injuries should be treated with surgery, including minimally invasive procedures, which seem to be more beneficial for the patient. 3. Physical therapy is the basis of management after surgical treatment in patients with Achilles tendon injury. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]