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Article
Understanding Physiotherapy as a Natural Medicine for Human Health
Author(s)
Janina Danuta Rzeszot
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DOI:10.17265/2162-5263/2025.03.004
Affiliation(s)
Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Wincenty Pol, Choiny 2, Lublin 20-816, Poland
ABSTRACT
In the era of growing
environmental challenges, an ecological lifestyle is no longer an option, but a
necessity. The benefits of an eco-friendly approach to health include: (1)
Improved health: avoiding harmful substances in food and cosmetics, improving
air quality at home. (2) Stress reduction: spending time outdoors, physical
activity, as well as living in harmony with nature and protecting the
environment. An ecological approach in medical facilities protects the local
environment and translates into more effective, safe and sustainable
healthcare. Medical facilities that engage in pro-ecological initiatives can
also promote a healthy lifestyle in the local community. Activities in this
area may include the organisation of programmes to encourage physical activity,
education on healthy eating, as well as the provision of recreational areas for
patients and staff. (3) Promoting sustainable mobility: encouraging workers to
use public transport, bicycles or electric cars can help to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions associated with commuting. An ecological approach to health is a
holistic view that emphasizes the relationship between human health and the
state of the natural environment. Physiotherapy services provided by
physiotherapists to individuals and the population are designed to develop,
maintain and restore their maximum fitness and improve their functioning throughout
their lives. On the basis of selected articles, I present issues related to
physiotherapy and an ecological approach to it. Physical activity, along with
its alleviating effect on Parkinson's disease symptoms, remains an
underestimated factor that can be used to achieve a treatment outcome. Modern
evidence supports the positive impact of non-pharmacological approaches to
treating Parkinson's disease symptoms, in particular the effect of exercise on
motor and non-motor symptoms. Physical
activity can have a protective and stimulating effect, providing better
functional performance in higher-level cognitive networks. It can also improve
balance and motor function by improving muscle strength. In a study on the
initial effectiveness of yoga in treating moderate to severe depression,
participants rated yoga positively. Many children with brain impairment thrive
despite negative risk factors or prognosis. Most follow-up studies do not show
inconclusive effects of specific physiotherapy programs or activations.
Evidence is accumulating about the effects of the environment on brain
plasticity, but it's unclear what exactly this means for humans. Environmental
changes affect human health. The practice of clinical ecology includes
environmental sensitivity practices and its theories. Most methods of diagnosis
and treatment have been debunked, and the concepts underlying these theories
are not scientific. I believe that physiotherapy in the current world is a very
ecological solution to the diseases that affect us. However, this requires
constant review, literature analysis, research and research in this direction.
KEYWORDS
Physiotherapy, ecology, movement therapy.
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