Exercises against muscle shortening

Muscle shortening often occurs as a result of long-term, one-sided postures or movements. For example, muscle shortening can be caused by too little exercise and sitting in the office for long periods of time every day, but also by one-sided sporting strain without regular stretching. The muscles of the front and back of the thighs, … Exercises against muscle shortening

Treatment of muscle shortening | Exercises against muscle shortening

Treatment of muscle shortening Muscle shortening can be treated in physiotherapy through active and passive stretching exercises. An exercise program for home use with specific exercises for muscle lengthening is also part of the program. A stretching program and muscle lengthening in therapy always includes muscle building and posture training, because often shortened muscles are … Treatment of muscle shortening | Exercises against muscle shortening

Operation/Stiffening | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe

Operation/Stiffening Joint deformities often occur in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. Due to the reduced load capacity of the cartilage, cusp formation (osteophytes) occurs. These not only restrict mobility, but can also lead to space problems in shoes, for example. Tissue can be irritated or damaged by constant pressure. Surgical removal of these … Operation/Stiffening | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe

Therapy | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe

Therapy Before the hallux rigidus is surgically treated, there are a variety of therapeutic options. In addition to mobilizing techniques, traction in particular is used in physiotherapy. This is a technique from the field of manual therapy. The joint surfaces are loosened slightly from each other by light traction on the joint partner near the … Therapy | Exercises for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrosis of the big toe

Summary | LWS Syndrome Exercises

Summary Exercises for lumbar spine syndrome can have a strengthening, mobilizing or relaxing effect. There is a large selection of exercises that should always be individually adapted to the patient. The term lumbar spine syndrome only describes a certain symptom, but does not provide any information about the cause. It is therefore important to make … Summary | LWS Syndrome Exercises

Spinal Cord Tracks | White matter Spinal cord

Spinal Cord Tracks Sensitive (= ascending, afferent) pathways: Sensitive pathways are responsible for processing impulse information from e.g. the skin and transmit this information to the corresponding centers in the brain. Fasciculus gracilis (GOLL) for the lower half of the body (lies inside) and the Fasciculus cuneatus (BURDACH) for the upper half of the body … Spinal Cord Tracks | White matter Spinal cord

Vegetative spinal cord | White matter Spinal cord

Vegetative spinal cord Vegetative path: Vegetative pathways are responsible for controlling unconscious processes such as digestion, sweating, blood pressure, etc. Fasciculus longitudinalis posterior (posterior longitudinal bundle) This path runs from the hypothalamus to the vegetative nerve cells, from where they innervate (control) the intestines, genital organs and the sweat glands of the skin. All articles … Vegetative spinal cord | White matter Spinal cord