Summary | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Summary In summary, it always depends on the individual symptoms of the patient as well as the underlying disease to which physiotherapeutic measures are applied. However, most foot malpositions can be brought under control and corrected with the appropriate therapy. All articles in this series: Physiotherapy for foot malpositions Physiotherapy/exercises: flat foot Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot … Summary | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Foot malpositions, no matter in which form or degree, are a serious problem that needs to be treated. Due to the asymmetry of the leg axis caused by the malposition, consequential damage to other joints, such as knee and hip, but also problems with the spine can occur without treatment. Physiotherapy is a suitable therapeutic … Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot A hollow foot is characterized by muscular dysbalance of the foot and lower leg muscles, which causes the longitudinal arch of the foot to be disrupted (lifted). Exercises against a hollow foot are the following: Stand with your heels on a step so that your toes extend beyond it. Now shift your … Physiotherapy/exercises: hollow foot | Physiotherapy for foot malpositions

Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

Achilles tendon inflammation, also known as Achillodynia, is a painful, inflammatory disease of the Achilles tendon that mostly affects athletes. The cause of the inflammation of the Achilles tendon is usually years of incorrect and excessive strain on the heel area. In the case of an inflammation of the Achilles tendon, especially during and after … Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

Exercises | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

Exercises Stretch Stand straight and upright. Now touch the floor with your hands, keeping your legs as straight as possible. Now slowly walk forward with your hands until your body is straight, then slowly return to the starting position. Stretch Stand in front of a wall. The affected leg stands in front of the wall … Exercises | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

OP | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

OP If the symptoms of an Achilles tendon inflammation are extremely severe, if the affected person is a competitive athlete or if the Achilles tendon is already chronically inflamed, surgery is recommended as an alternative to conservative treatment. There are basically two possible approaches to surgery for Achilles tendon inflammation: 1. removal of connective tissue … OP | Physiotherapy for Achilles tendon inflammation (Achillodynia)

Achilles tendonitis caused by antibiotics

Introduction Due to their broad spectrum of action, antibiotics can repeatedly trigger undesirable side effects. A classic example of this is Achilles tendon inflammation, rarely even Achilles tendon ruptures, which are triggered by the intake of certain antibiotics. Although the side effects are rare, antibiotics are taken very frequently, which is why cases of Achilles … Achilles tendonitis caused by antibiotics

Treatment | Achilles tendonitis caused by antibiotics

Treatment The most important therapy for Achilles tendon inflammation using antibiotics is the immediate switch of antibiotic therapy from fluoroquinolones to another antibiotic group. Afterwards, the trigger of the inflammation is broken down in the body, so that the inflammation should not increase further. In the acute phase, symptomatic therapy with analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs … Treatment | Achilles tendonitis caused by antibiotics

Achilles tendon

Definition Synonyms: Tendo calcaneus (lat.) The structure known as the Achilles tendon is the attachment tendon of the three-headed muscle (Musculus triceps surae) of the lower leg. It is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body. Anatomy of the Achilles tendon The Achilles tendon is the thickest and strongest tendon in the human … Achilles tendon