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Injections into the knee joint | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis

Injections into the knee joint Injections into the knee joint can improve the symptoms and complaints of knee arthrosis. There are basically two possibilities of injections. In one, cortisone is injected into the joint. Cortisone has an anti-inflammatory effect and thus also relieves pain. Far more frequently, however, those affected are injected with hyaluronic acid. … Injections into the knee joint | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis

Summary | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis

Summary The knee can be strengthened by the strength and yoga exercises and support the joint in everyday movements. Integrate the exercises into your everyday life and create a routine. Strength exercises do not always have to be connected to equipment and can also be done at home. You can use objects that you already … Summary | Physiotherapy for knee arthrosis

Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

In the knee region, there are a large number of structures and correspondingly many associated injuries or diseases. Whether wear and tear of the joint cartilage, torn ligaments, torn menisci, overstrained muscles, inflamed bursae – all these cause unpleasant pain. Through regularly performed exercises, joint-gentle behavior in everyday life and preventive measures – summarized under … Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

Anatomy | Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

Anatomy The knee joint represents the connections between the thigh bone, the lower leg bone and the kneecap. This large joint is stabilized by various ligaments, such as the cruciate ligaments (which prevent forward and backward displacement between the lower and upper thigh) and the collateral ligaments (which prevent lateral displacement of the bones), and … Anatomy | Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

Prognosis | Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

Prognosis A damaged cartilage is not able to regenerate, i.e. heal again. However, knee training can prevent or at least slow down the progression of the disease and the accompanying symptoms, so that the unpleasant pain can be reduced. Diagnosis Arthrosis can be detected in the X-ray image through a narrower joint space. In physiotherapy … Prognosis | Knee school: physiotherapy for knee problems

Hip Exercise 2

Hip abduction. You move into a lateral position with slightly bent knees. The Theraband is tied together above the knees. Now spread the upper leg apart. This is followed by 15 rolls with 3 passes. Continue to the next exercise.

Hip Exercise 3

Hip flexion. Place both feet on the loop of the Theraband. While one foot fixes the band to the ground, the other foot is lifted into the air by bending the knee and hip. This is followed by 15 whl. with 3 passes. Back to the article: Hip exercises.

Hip-TEP exercises

After the insertion of a hip TEP (total endoprosthesis of the hip joint), physiotherapeutic follow-up treatment is necessary to achieve the best possible result. The hip is a typical ball-and-socket joint, articulating a round joint head (upper end of the femur) with a socket (pelvic bone), which largely encloses the head to give the hip … Hip-TEP exercises

Physiotherapeutic intervention | Hip-TEP exercises

Physiotherapeutic intervention If the hip has been replaced by an artificial joint (hip TEP), the surrounding muscles have to be strengthened and stretched and depth sensitivity and coordination have to be relearned. Appropriate loading and unloading stimuli are needed to allow the body to get used to the foreign material. Avoid adduction (lateral approach) of … Physiotherapeutic intervention | Hip-TEP exercises

Hip Exercise 1

Bridging: Move into a supine position. Tie a Theraband around your knees which will pull your knees inwards. Stand with both legs hip-wide against the pull of the Theraband on the floor. While the legs are pressing outwards, lift your pelvis. Your thighs, hips and upper body form a straight line pointing down. Hold the … Hip Exercise 1

Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases

Saddle joints are an articular form of true joints. They consist of two concave articular surfaces that allow biaxial motion. Osteoarthritis of the thumb saddle joint, in particular, is a common condition that affects this ability to move. What are saddle joints? Articulated joints are possessed by the human body in somewhat 140 different places. … Saddle Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases

Ulnar Abduction: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases

Ulnar abduction is an abduction of the fingers or hand toward the ulna and thus the opposite of radial abduction toward the ulna. Radial and ulnar abduction occur in the proximal wrist and are realized by different muscles of the hand. Ulnar abduction pain is present, for example, in ulnar disc lesions. What is ulnar … Ulnar Abduction: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases