Therapy It is not possible to make a blanket judgement about the individual course of the disease. While some patients “sit out” the disease in the course of the body’s own self-healing process, surgical treatment may become necessary for other patients, especially those who suffer from severe pain, whose calcification is larger than 1 cm … Therapy | Tendinosis calcarea of the shoulder
Causes The exact causes of tendinosis calcarea have not been conclusively clarified. It is assumed that degenerative changes in the tendons, i.e. wear and tear during the aging process, cause the blood circulation in the tendons to deteriorate and the pressure on the tendons to increase. This eventually leads to reactive deposits of calcium crystals … Causes | Tendinosis calcarea of the shoulder
Complications of a tendinosis calcarea If the supraspinatus tendon is damaged, various complications can arise. The supraspinatus tendon can be damaged by wear and tear or be riddled with calcific deposits as part of a tendinosis calcarea. The tendon fibers are converted into firmer material. However, this material is less elastic and there is a … Complications of a tendinosis calcarea | Tendinosis calcarea of the shoulder
Where does a tendinosis calcarea still occur? The tendinosis calcarea occurs most frequently in the shoulder region. The tendon of the supraspinatus muscle is usually affected. However, it can occur in all tendons of the body. For example, the other tendons that hold the different muscles of the shoulder may also be affected. In addition, … Where does a tendinosis calcarea still occur? | Tendinosis calcarea of the shoulder
You are in the sub-theme Physiotherapy of Impingement Syndrome. You will find the start page of this topic under Physiotherapy of impingement syndrome. You will find the medical-orthopedic part under our sub-topic Impingement Syndrome. Physical forms of therapy Ice/cryotherapy (cold therapy) Electrotherapy Shockwave therapy Ultrasound Tape system (Kinesiotape) Kinesiotape Kinesiotape of the shoulder joint is … Physical therapy of impingement syndrome
Note You can find the medical-orthopedic part under our topic Impingement Syndrome. Synonyms Shoulder bottleneck syndrome Shoulderenge Painful shoulder Painful bow Subacromial Impingement Subacromial narrowness PHS = Periarthritis humero scapularis Definition The term impingement syndrome is derived from the Anglo-American language and means something like bumping, entrapment, whereby at the shoulder, as a rule, an … Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Causes The cause of impingement of tendons under the acromion (to impinge) can be either in the connective tissue structures of the shoulder joint (tendons, capsule-ligament apparatus) or in the bony parts. The main cause is the tendon of the supraspinatus muscle, which can swell by up to 1 cm. due to degenerative processes and … Causes | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Pain Trigger Frequently affected are adults between 20 and 60 years of age who do not primarily use their arm for heavy physical work. Poor posture, a muscularly unstable shoulder and reduced physical fitness favour the development of an impingement syndrome. The first pains often occur after unaccustomed stresses such as renovation, spring-cleaning or unknown … Pain Trigger | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Impingement Syndrome: Prognosis The earlier the consequent medical and physiotherapeutic treatment of the impingement syndrome is started, the faster the success of the treatment and the chance of a complete cure of the problem. The majority of those affected experience a significant improvement in terms of symptom relief and functional improvement over the course of … Impingement Syndrome: Prognosis | Impingement syndrome of the shoulder under physiotherapeutic aspects
Definition Torn ligaments of the shoulder are ruptures of the ligament structures located there, which contribute to the stability of the joint. Depending on the severity of the injury, one or more ligaments may be affected. Causes of a torn ligament of the shoulder Tearing of the ligament structures often occurs during a fall with … Torn shoulder ligament
Therapy of a torn ligament in the shoulder The ligament injuries according to Tossy I and II can be treated conservatively, i.e. without surgery. The treatment includes a six-week immobilization of the joint with a Gilchrist bandage. The immobilization reduces the tension on the joint caused by the body’s weight. This allows the ligament structures … Therapy of a torn ligament in the shoulder | Torn shoulder ligament
Aftercare of a torn ligament at the shoulder After the operation, immobilization is prescribed with a Gilchrist bandage. The duration depends on the surgeon’s instructions and is between 4 and 8 weeks. During this time the ligament structures have the opportunity to adapt and heal. Physiotherapy can be prescribed to support the healing process. This … Aftercare of a torn ligament at the shoulder | Torn shoulder ligament
