Summary Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis), a progressive disease of the shoulder, cannot be cured. Conservative measures such as physiotherapy and physical therapy can achieve good results, especially in the case of incipient wear and tear with movement restrictions, loss of strength and pain. If these measures are exhausted or show no positive effect, surgery is possible. … Summary | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis) is a wear and tear disease of the shoulder joint. It affects the joint between the head of humerus and the glenoid cavity of the shoulder blade. The clinical picture of shoulder arthrosis manifests itself through wear and tear of the joint cartilage, so that the periosteum underneath as well as other … Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Drug therapy Anti-inflammatory drugs To reduce the inflammation that occurs in shoulder arthrosis, anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken, especially in the acute phase. These are known as anti-inflammatory drugs. These include the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.These are drugs that specifically inhibit enzymes responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandins (inflammatory mediators). Due to the reduced … Drug therapy | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Glucocorticoid injections under the acromion In the case of severe therapy-resistant pain, cortisone injections into the shoulder joint may be considered. The medication is injected directly under the acromion. Cortisone is a glucocorticoid, similar to a hormone naturally produced in the human body, cortisol. Like cortisol, cortisone has an anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect. The effect … Glucocorticoid injections under the acromion | Physiotherapy for shoulder arthrosis (omarthrosis)
Cartilage is an elastic supporting tissue mainly of the joints but also of other body regions. Characteristic is the resistance of cartilage to mechanical impact. Anatomically remarkable is the absence of any blood supply or innervation in cartilage. What is cartilage? Cartilage is a connective tissue that performs support and holding functions in the body. … Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
The pinna is the outer part of the ear, which is individually shaped in each person. It has both functionally important and non-functional parts (for example, earlobe). Diseases of the auricles are often the result of mechanical action, injury, piercings, insect bites, or surgery. What is an auricle? The auricle identifies the externally visible part … Auricle: Structure, Function & Diseases
One speaks of a facet arthrosis when the so-called zygapophysical joint between two vertebrae in the section of the cervical spine changes arthrotically. This joint exists between one vertebra and the vertebra above it. It is formed from the articular processes of the vertebral arch. Facet arthrosis can affect any section of the spine. In … Physiotherapy for facet arthrosis in the cervical spine
Causes The causes for the development of facet arthrosis are complex. It is usually a combination of long-term poor posture and overloading. Systemic diseases such as rheumatism or arthritis can also promote the development of facet arthrosis. In the cervical spine, the joints are particularly delicate and at the same time are under great strain … Causes | Physiotherapy for facet arthrosis in the cervical spine
Sport with a facet arthrosis In facet arthrosis it is important to mobilize and move the affected joints, but not to overstrain them. Sports that involve jerky movements or jumps that put strain on the cervical spine should either be avoided or should be performed with caution. Ball sports such as badminton, badminton or tennis … Sport with a facet arthrosis | Physiotherapy for facet arthrosis in the cervical spine
The joint space separates the joint surfaces. It contains synovial fluid that helps nourish, move, and protect the joints. When the joint space narrows or widens, there is a pathologic change in the joint. What is the joint space? Medicine distinguishes between unreal and real joints. In addition to cartilaginous bone joints, synchondroses and symphyses, … Joint Space: Structure, Function & Diseases
The physiotherapeutic treatment of a calcified shoulder is primarily concerned with relieving the patient’s pain. The calcification causes inflammation of the joint, which may cause severe pain. This pain can lead to relieving postures and movement restrictions in the shoulder joint. The physiotherapist tries to anticipate these problems during the treatment by means of various … TreatmentPhysiotherapy for a calcified shoulder
Physiotherapy/exercises for a calcified shoulder In order to treat a calcified shoulder, there are a number of exercises that can be performed by those affected. The exercises aim to relieve the pain and to maintain and improve the mobility of the shoulder. The exercises should first be performed under the supervision of an experienced physiotherapist. … Physiotherapy/exercises for a calcified shoulder | TreatmentPhysiotherapy for a calcified shoulder
