How do sensorimotor foot orthoses work? The special feature of soft sensorimotor insoles are pressure pads – elastic chambers, also known as pads. They are embedded in the sole and permanently stimulate the sensory cells (receptors) that are responsible for the body’s own depth perception. The brain uses the stimuli transmitted by these sensory cells … Sensomotoric Insoles: When are they necessary?
Artificial bowel outlet: What forms are there? The artificial bowel outlet is classified in its designation according to which section of the bowel is connected to the abdominal wall. Thus, the connection between the scrotum and the abdominal wall is called an ileostomy. Other artificial bowel outlets are: Colostoma: large intestine stoma Transversostoma: from the … Artificial bowel outlet: Description
What is lysis? Lysis or lysis therapy (thrombolysis) involves dissolving blood clots in a vessel with medication. This can happen either at the site where the blood clot formed (thrombosis), or the clot is carried along by the bloodstream and constricts or blocks the bloodstream elsewhere in the vascular system (embolism). For example, a thrombus … Thrombolytic Therapy for Stroke and Heart Attack
What is peritoneal dialysis? Another task of dialysis is to remove excess water from the body – the specialist refers to this as ultrafiltration. This is why most dialysis solutions contain glucose (sugar). Through a simple osmotic process, water also migrates into the dialysis solution during peritoneal dialysis, allowing it to be removed from the … Peritoneal Dialysis: Definition, Reasons, and Procedure
What is PTCA? According to medical definition, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty – or PTCA for short – is used to widen narrowings (stenoses) in the coronary arteries with the aid of a balloon catheter. This is necessary if the vascular stenoses obstruct the flow of blood to the heart or stop it completely in the … PTCA: Procedure & Risks
What is a scoliosis corset? A scoliosis corset consists of one or more firm plastic parts and is fixed to the body with straps and Velcro fasteners. With the help of incorporated pressure pads (pads) and free spaces (expansion zones), the spine is rotated back into a healthy shape, bent and straightened again. When to … Scoliosis Brace – When Is It Applied?
What are foot baths? Footbaths belong to the applications of hydrotherapy (water therapy). Their beneficial effects have been known for centuries. Sebastian Kneipp integrated water applications into his Kneipp therapy. Footbaths: Effect How and against what a footbath works depends mainly on which additives you use and whether you use warm or cold water. Also … Foot Baths: Instructions, Tips, Risks
What is ICD implantation? During an ICD implantation, an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is inserted into the body. This is a device that detects life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias and terminates them with the help of a strong electric shock – which is why it is also called a “shock generator”. Its function is similar to that … PH value: What the laboratory value means
What is a PEG tube? A special case is the JET-PEG tube (jejunal tube through PEG) or PEJ (percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy), which ends inside the first part of the small intestine (jejunum). It is used when the stomach outlet is blocked. When is a PEG performed? Constrictions (stenoses) in the throat, nose and ear area … Artificial nutrition with the PEG tube
What is physical therapy? Physical therapy or physical medicine is one of the remedies and is used by trained physical therapists. Physical therapy includes various procedures that all have one thing in common: they use external stimuli to elicit a natural physical response. Heat, cold, pressure or traction, electrical stimuli or physiotherapy exercises activate certain … Physical Therapy: Methods & Application
What is a laparotomy? A laparotomy is the medical term for a surgical opening of the abdominal cavity. It allows the surgeon access to the abdominal organs during operations – for example, if an organ is diseased or injured. The abdominal incision can also help to find the cause of unclear complaints in the abdominal … Laparotomy: Definition, Reasons, Procedure
What is a cholecystectomy? In cholecystectomy, the gallbladder is removed by means of surgery. The operation is performed very frequently and predominantly through small incisions in the abdominal wall (minimally invasive, laparoscopic cholecystectomy). However, in some cases, an open surgical procedure (conventional cholecystectomy) is still necessary. The gallbladder Bile is released into the small intestine … Cholecystectomy surgery: Definition, reasons and procedure
