Physiotherapy during pregnancy serves primarily to prepare for childbirth, to maintain the ligamentous apparatus in the abdomen and pelvic area and to stabilize the back muscles. Childbirth is an enormous strain on the psyche and the body. The appropriate preparation for it can be done through targeted physiotherapy during pregnancy. Introduction The birth process and … Physiotherapy during pregnancy
Further therapeutic measures Especially for pregnant women, there are a variety of preparation courses and offers of rehabilitation courses. Respiratory therapy can help to support the contractions and facilitate the birth process. Yoga for pregnant women has become more and more popular in recent years, as many stretching exercises are combined with breathing and gentle … Further therapeutic measures | Physiotherapy during pregnancy
Vertebral blockages in the thoracic spine can cause pain in the back and thorax and occur relatively frequently. They can have different causes. Since we usually adopt one-sided postures in our everyday lives or at work, the joints of the thoracic spine can be excessively strained by tension in the muscles, which are constantly under … Vertebral blockage in the BWS – solve it yourself
Release the blockade The release of a blockade can be done by different approaches. Often, once the acute protective tension of the muscles is reduced, the blockage is released completely by itself and the acute symptoms disappear. If this is not the case, the blockage can be released manually. A distinction is made between mobilization … Release the blockade | Vertebral blockage in the BWS – solve it yourself
Chest pain Chest pain can occur due to a vertebral blockage in the BWS. This is often perceived as threatening by the patient, as it is often a stabbing pain associated with heart problems. If accompanying symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea or similar occur, organic problems should also be urgently clarified by … Chest pain | Vertebral blockage in the BWS – solve it yourself
Pregnancy is of course something very beautiful, and once the baby is born, the hardships and aches and pains that occurred during the past 9 months are usually quickly forgotten. Nevertheless, pregnancy is also a strain on the mother’s body. Due to the strong increase in weight on the belly, the body’s center of gravity … Physiotherapy after pregnancy
Co-payments During pregnancy and childbirth, the examinations and prescribed services are fully covered by the health insurance company, as is the prescription for physiotherapy or massage. Birth preparation courses are subsidized differently depending on the provider. From the 6th day after the birth, the services are subject to additional payment. During the maternity protection period, … Co-payments | Physiotherapy after pregnancy
Summary After a pregnancy the mother’s body is often still strained and the regression and restoration of muscle strength and posture can be supported physiotherapeutically. Before the delivery all measures are supported by the health insurance, after the delivery co-payments can be made. In addition to the rehabilitation gymnastics – for the pelvic floor and … Summary | Physiotherapy after pregnancy
Introduction Chronic diseases are the most frequently diagnosed diseases in the industrialised countries. In Germany a total of almost 20% of the population is considered chronically ill. Not only adults but also children are relatively often affected by chronic diseases. Chronic illnesses therefore represent a large proportion of the diagnoses made and are therefore a … Chronically ill
Co-payment The statutory health insurance funds bear the costs of medical measures and certain medicines for the treatment of chronically ill persons. The co-payment, which is always required of the insured person, must also be paid by the chronically ill. However, the maximum amount of these co-payments is reduced in the case of a chronic … Co-payment | Chronically ill
