Physiotherapy The treatment of muscular dystrophy through physiotherapy is adapted individually from patient to patient according to the progress of the disease, the general condition of the patient and the type of muscular dystrophy. However, the primary goal of physiotherapy is always to maintain and improve the patient’s mobility as much as possible and to … Physiotherapy | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Summary Since there is no promising drug therapy concept for muscular dystrophies, the exercises performed as part of the therapy play a central role. They enable the patients to actively do something against the rapid progress of the disease and to regain a bit of quality of life for themselves. The routine of daily training … Summary | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Many women suffer from back pain during their pregnancy; especially in the lumbar spine. One form of this is sciatic pain. This affects almost every second woman during pregnancy. The sciatic nerve is the longest peripheral nerve in the human body and originates between the fourth lumbar and second cruciate vertebrae and runs from the … Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Physiotherapy Many affected persons take a relieving posture because of the complaints. In the case of sciatica pain, those affected bend the painful leg and tilt it slightly outwards. The upper body shifts obliquely to the opposite side. Although this behavior reduces the problem in the short term, other muscles then tense up and the … Physiotherapy | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Causes/Symptoms Sciatic pain usually occurs on one side and has a pulling, “tearing” character. They usually radiate from the lower back over the buttocks to the lower legs. In this area, sensory disturbances can also occur in the form of tingling (“formication”), numbness or electrifying / burning sensations. In rare cases, sciatic pain is also … Causes/Symptoms | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
Alternative treatment methods Sciatica pain can also be relieved by homeopathic remedies such as Rhus toxicodendron (poison ivy), Gnaphalium (woolweed) or Aesculus (horse chestnut). The same applies to externally applied St. John’s wort oil. Light and gentle movements in Yoga, Tai Chi or Qi Gong can equally provide relaxation, stimulate the blood circulation and alleviate … Alternative treatment methods | Exercises for sciatic pain during pregnancy
A golfer’s elbow is an inflammation of the tendon attachments of the flexor muscles of the hand, which are located at the elbow. These tendon attachment inflammations, such as biceps tendon inflammation, are caused by long-term unilateral activities involving bending of the fingers and rotary movements in the forearm (e.g. turning screws). A shortening of … Exercises with a golfer’s elbow
Therapy and treatment In therapy, it is especially important to find the causes of the golfer’s elbow and to treat them specifically. In most cases there is an overstrain of the forearm musculature, which has been caused by one-sided movements. The area of the approaches of the flexor muscles for the hand is mainly affected. … Therapy and treatment | Exercises with a golfer’s elbow
Duration of the treatment The duration of the healing of a golfer’s elbow depends on the therapy and the severity of the disease. Once the causes have been clearly clarified, treatment can be initiated accordingly. If an overload is present, this should be minimized. In addition, the tense muscles can be released by soft tissue … Duration of the treatment | Exercises with a golfer’s elbow
Hallux rigidus is a condition in which the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe becomes stiff. This is usually caused by degenerative diseases of the joint, such as arthrosis. This is a decrease in the joint cartilage mass and quality. Abrasion products cause frequent inflammation of the joint, in which the joint surface changes visibly … Exercises for a hallux rigidus
Causes The causes of osteoarthritis are generally poorly understood. Mechanical overload, for example due to the flattening of the arch of the foot, but also systemic diseases that lead to inflammation in the body (e.g. gout) can contribute to joint arthrosis in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. The metatarsophalangeal joint of the big … Causes | Exercises for a hallux rigidus
Pelvic tilt There are a lot of exercises that help against a hollow back. First of all, however, it is important to train the patient’s perception that he can feel in which position his body is. How does a hollow back feel, like a hunchback? For this purpose, the posture should be controlled in a … Pelvic tilt | Exercises against a hollow back
