[The problems of rehabilitation of patients with musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases]

Medicina (Kaunas). 2003;39(5):511-8.
[Article in Lithuanian]

Abstract

According to the data of the State Committee for Social-Medical Examination we analyzed general disability during 5-year period (1997-2001). Primary disability due to musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases in Lithuania is in the second disease place in structure of disability. This article describes the possibilities of rehabilitation of patiens with musculoskeletal and connective tissue diseases.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Child
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / epidemiology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / physiopathology
  • Connective Tissue Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Disabled Persons / rehabilitation*
  • Exercise Movement Techniques
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lithuania / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / epidemiology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Musculoskeletal Diseases / rehabilitation*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Range of Motion, Articular