Summary Due to the various possibilities of injury in the knee joint, the treatment of knees in physiotherapy is a common matter. Simple mobilization in the early stages can improve movement and reduce swelling. Supportive, light strengthening exercises ensure the beginning of stabilization in the knee and are increased in the further course of wound … Summary | Exercises for the knee joint
The knee is a complex joint. It consists of the shin bone (tibia), fibula, femur and patella. It is a hinge joint, which means that small rotational movements as well as stretching and bending movements are possible. In addition to the bony structures, the ligament structures have an important stabilizing, proprioceptive, balancing and supporting function. … Exercises for the knee joint
Our joints are covered by a layer of hyaline joint cartilage, which facilitates the sliding of the two joint partners against each other. Hyaline cartilage is a cartilaginous connective tissue with a very high water content. It serves as a shock absorber. There are no nerve endings in the cartilage, which means it is not … Exercises for cartilage damage
Summary Our joints are constantly exposed to stress in everyday life. Wrong or overloading, but also trauma, can lead to cartilage damage. The cartilage covers our bones and forms a shock absorber and a sliding bearing for our joints. Cartilage damage restricts joint function and can lead to painful restrictions in movement. The therapy of … Summary | Exercises for cartilage damage
Retropatellar arthrosis is a wear and tear of the cartilage in the area of the patellar femoral joint caused by degenerative processes. This is composed of the back of the patella and the front of the lowest end of the thigh. The contact points of these two bone parts lie on each other through cartilage … Retropatellar Arthrosis Physiotherapy
Symptoms Pain in the area of the anterior knee joint, which is located behind the kneecap, is the main symptom of retropatellar arthrosis. It occurs during activities that place great stress on the knee joint. This is especially true in knee flexion. Thus, the pain often occurs when getting up after sitting down. Depending on … Symptoms | Retropatellar Arthrosis Physiotherapy
Treatment As inflammation occurs in the retropatellar joint, anti-inflammatory drugs can be administered for conservative therapy. Physiotherapy can also be prescribed to relieve pain. Aids such as taping or bandages can give the retropatellar joint stability during movement. In addition to conservative treatment, an operation can be performed. There are different procedures, the selection of … Treatment | Retropatellar Arthrosis Physiotherapy
Can I go jogging with a retropatellar arthritis? Duration of the disease The duration of retropatellar arthrosis is difficult to assess. Arthrosis is still considered to be incurable and can be found among the chronic diseases. If the severity of the condition is low and can be easily treated by surgery, the knee function can … Can I go jogging with a retropatellar arthritis? | Retropatellar Arthrosis Physiotherapy
Cartilage damage is a joint disease that occurs in different joints in the body. Depending on the extent of the damage and the cartilage involved, appropriate therapy can restore cartilage function without pain. What is cartilage damage? By cartilage damage, as the name suggests, physicians understand damage to the cartilage. In the joints, the bones … Cartilage Damage: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
“Cycling”: In the supine position, both legs are raised and movements are carried out as when riding a bicycle. You can also increase the exercise by doing it in a sitting position. Make 3 passes with 20 seconds load each. Continue with the next exercise.
Bridging: In the supine position, place both feet hip-wide near the buttocks and then press your hips upwards. Upper body, hips and knees then form a line. The arms lie on the floor at the sides. or you perform small chopping movements in the air. Either hold this position for 15 seconds and move your … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 2
One legged bridging: Take the same position as in exercise 2. Instead of 2 feet, only one foot is now in contact with the ground and the other leg is stretched parallel to the other thigh. Either hold this position for 15 seconds and move the hip 15 times dynamically up and down without putting … Knee Endoprosthesis – Exercises 3
