title: [The effect of a comprehensive physiotherapy program on the aerobic endurance level of people after total laryngectomy].
abstract: After total laryngectomy and follow-up treatment (including radiotherapy) there are many functional disorders in the head and neck. This restricts the movement of the chest and shoulders, and also decreases the ventilation of the lungs. Consequently the level of endurance in people following total laryngectomy is significantly lower. Many patients also view cancer as physically disenabling, so they don't want to do as much physical activity as they could. However it could be seen that intensive physiotherapy with aerobic training and physical exercises led to a decrease in the negative effects of oncological treatment. The influence of physical exercise on aerobic efficiency was examined on a mechanical track during the aerobic test according to a modified version of Bruce's protocol. In conclusion when aerobic training and physical exercises are included in the physiotherapy program for laryngectomised patients an increase in their physical endurance is visible.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Lekkiej Atletyki Akademii Wychowania Fizycznego Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Sławomir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Marszałek
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Minczykowski
authors.forename: Wojciech
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Golusiński
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015444:Exercise; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009123:Muscle Hypotonia / Q000209:etiology; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000503:physiopathology; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness; D011788:Quality of Life; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome