Female genital mutilation is a cruel ritual, which is traditionally still practiced today, especially in Africa, but also in the Middle East and Asia. Worldwide, 100-150 million girls and women are affected, with about 2 million more each year, or more than 5,000 per day. As more women from such cultures migrate to the Western … Circumcision
Physiotherapy for a child’s inguinal hernia can be used as a complementary measure to conservative therapy to support healing. Especially in the case of inguinal hernias that run without complications and can easily be repositioned, physiotherapy with gentle massages and playful strengthening exercises offers various possibilities for affected children and parents to deal with the … Physiotherapy for a child’s inguinal hernia
OP Since childhood inguinal hernias are not caused by a weakness of the posterior wall of the inguinal canal or problems with the fascia or muscles, but are always congenital problems with hernias on the inner inguinal ring, the surgical procedure used differs from that of adult patients. The procedure is performed either as an … OP | Physiotherapy for a child’s inguinal hernia
Inguinal hernia in boys/girls In about 4% of all newborns an inguinal hernia occurs, with boys being affected 4 times more frequently than girls. Especially premature babies are at high risk of suffering from inguinal hernia because they are even further behind in their development. Due to the anatomy of boys and girls, the symptoms … Inguinal hernia in boys/girls | Physiotherapy for a child’s inguinal hernia
Muscular dystrophy belongs to the hereditary, conditional diseases and is characterized by an increasing weakness of the musculature of the entire body. Depending on the form of the disease, patients gradually lose their mobility and independence. The two forms of Duchenne and Becker-Kiener are the most significant forms of muscle weakness. In the following text, … Physiotherapy for muscular dystrophy
Type Duchenne The type of muscular dystrophy after Duchenne is already evident in childhood and immobility due to the insufficiency of the skeletal muscles occurs in early childhood.Typical for the Duchenne type is the limitation in walking where the children hold their thighs when they stand up (Gowers sign). Since the course is progressive, the … Type Duchenne | Physiotherapy for muscular dystrophy
History The course is progressive in all forms of muscular dystrophy (always progressive). It begins with a weakening of the muscles in the pelvic girdle area and then spreads further. Initially, weakness in the leg muscles is noticeable, as well as difficulty in walking. Fat and connective tissue is then formed from the muscles, resulting … History | Physiotherapy for muscular dystrophy
Summary Even with the symptoms of muscular dystrophy, patients can lead an independent life. For example, even with the Becker-Kiener form, the patient can reach a high age, whereas Duchenne patients have lower life expectancies. In order to provide the patient with an individual therapy in both forms, physiotherapy can be prescribed. Thus, the muscle … Summary | Physiotherapy for muscular dystrophy
Sky-high joy and the next moment everything is gray in gray, culminating in the realization: no one understands me. Puberty is characterized by a complex pattern of different developmental tasks and is accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions. The majority of adolescents manage to cope with the chaos, but 18% get into a psychosocial … Puberty: Important Warning Signs of Mental Disorders
