Juvenile idiopathic arthritis belongs to the group of rheumatic diseases. Although the cause is unknown, there are several factors that favor the development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: Juvenil is the Latin name for youth, or means occurring in adolescence Idiopathic is the term for the unknown cause Arthritis is the name of an inflammatory joint … Physiotherapy for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Rheumatoid factor Rheumatoid factors are corpuscles in the blood which fight the own immune system, which is also called autoimmune disease. The presence of rheumatoid factors in the body does not necessarily mean that these are active, i.e. that an illness occurs. Also the other way round, is not necessarily a rheumatism factor provable with … Rheumatoid factor | Physiotherapy for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Further measures As described above, the measures in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are manifold due to the complex clinical picture and different stages. Besides active and passive movement therapy as the main measure: Thermal applications Electrotherapy Water therapy Ultrasound therapy Massages Manual lymphatic drainage Tape recorders Summary Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a progressive … Further measures | Physiotherapy for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Introduction Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the constriction of a nerve in the carpal area. This constriction can lead to pain and loss of sensitivity. Accordingly, the therapy is mainly aimed at giving this nerve more space again and alleviating the symptoms. Depending on the cause of carpal tunnel syndrome, the therapy varies. Conservative … Therapy of carpal tunnel syndrome
Introduction The fracture of the outer ankle (distal fibula fracture = fracture of the lower fibula) is one of the ankle fractures that occur relatively frequently in humans, especially in the context of sports injuries. In more than 80% of cases, an external ankle fracture occurs as a result of a traumatic injury in the … Healing time of an external ankle fracture
Summary Regardless of the fracture type, external ankle fractures have a very good prognosis. After approx. 2 months, normal, moderate strain on the affected leg is possible again, and after 6 months at the latest, sports such as running or football can be practiced again. Complications occur only rarely with both conservative and surgical therapy. … Summary | Healing time of an external ankle fracture
Definition Spinal Canal Stenosis Spinal canal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) is a degenerative (wear-related) disease of the spinal column with a narrowing of the spinal canal and the resulting pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots. A distinction is made between a cervical spinal canal narrowing affecting the cervical spine, a thoracic … Spinal canal stenosis
Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis The complaints that can be caused by spinal canal stenosis are varied and not very characteristic. Only at a very advanced stage of spinal canal stenosis does a disease-specific constellation of symptoms (signs of disease) appear. The general symptoms of spinal canal stenosis include Typical symptoms of spinal canal stenosis … Symptoms of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis
Diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis The patient’s medical history (anamnesis), with the indications of spinal canal stenosis, points the way forward. Mostly, however, rather the unspecific symptoms of the disease are described. The clinical picture and the level of spinal canal stenosis cannot usually be determined by the examination findings alone. Imaging techniques help to … Diagnosis of spinal canal stenosis | Spinal canal stenosis
Spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine Patients often complain of severe back pain, which can often radiate into one or both legs (lumboischialgia). These radiating pains are usually described as shooting and stabbing. A further characteristic is an often limited walking distance. Depending on the extent of the constriction, patients report that their legs … Spinal canal stenosis of the lumbar spine | Spinal canal stenosis
Spinal canal stenosis of the cervical spine In the area of the neck medulla there are nerves to supply the arms, among other things. A possible symptom of cervical tightness is therefore, in addition to neck pain, pain in the arms (brachialgia) and hands, which can extend to tingling and numbness. A weakness in arms … Spinal canal stenosis of the cervical spine | Spinal canal stenosis
Treatment of stenosis without surgery The treatment of spinal canal stenosis focuses on the relief of the spinal column. In principle, special attention should be paid to ensuring that the spine is not bent too much into a hollow back during everyday activities. Even physiotherapy, massages or simple heat treatment can effectively help to relieve … Treatment of stenosis without surgery | Spinal canal stenosis
