In summer, many people use bicycles as a practical and environmentally friendly means of transport: for shopping, for the ride to work or for the weekend outing. But with the first frost, the bike is put away for the winter. There is another way! Use the positive and health-promoting characteristics of the bicycle driving also … Cycling in Winter? of Course!
Senior cutlery is specially designed cutlery with large handles, which can be easily and safely held in the hand even with limited movement. It is also called cutlery for people with mobility impairment. The development of this cutlery is not too old and follows the trend of providing this group of people with easy-to-use items … Seniors Cutlery (Cutlery for People with Mobility Impairment): Applications & Health Benefits
Evolution means development. Related to humans, it means the development from animal ancestors through prehumans and early humans to present-day humans. The biological name of the species is Homo sapiens. By a “species” biology understands a community of living beings that can reproduce among themselves. What is evolution? Evolution means development. In relation to humans, … Evolution: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The brachial plexus is a plexus of nerves that innervates the shoulders, arms, and chest wall as part of the peripheral nervous system with three main branches. The brachial plexus is composed of anterior spinal nerves from the lowest cervical vertebrae C5-C7 and the first thoracic vertebra Th1. A few nerve fibers originating from the … Brachial Plexus: Structure, Function & Diseases
When temperatures drop in winter, we often struggle with cold hands, cold feet or a cold nose. This is because the cold causes the vessels in our extremities to contract and they receive less blood flow. However, if you have cold hands all the time, you could also have a disease behind it. We give … Cold Hands: What to Do?
Conduction anesthesia is a special anesthetic procedure. It is used to turn off specific nerves or nerve branches. What is conduction anesthesia? A conduction anesthesia is an anesthesia procedure in which the physician subjects specific nerves or nerve branches to anesthesia. A conduction anesthesia is an anesthetic procedure in which the physician subjects specific nerves … Conduction Anesthesia: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Tap water iontophoresis is mainly used to treat hyperhidrosis and dyshidrosis on the soles of the hands and feet, as well as other defined areas of the skin, using direct current. Treatment is performed with either continuous or pulsed direct current, although pulsed direct current is more comfortable and suitable for young children, but has … Tap Water Iontophoresis: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the motor cortex of the brain. From there, the movement plan for reaching is transmitted to the voluntary muscles via the brain‘s pyramidal pathways. Impaired reaching movement may indicate neurodegenerative diseases. What is reaching? Grasping is an automated movement pattern that is planned in the … Grasping: Function, Task & Diseases
Exercises If the swelling occurs mainly in feet or legs, it can help to simply elevate them for at least 30 minutes in the evening. Lie on your back and ride your legs for 1-2 minutes with the bike in the air, this activates the muscle pump and thus stimulates the removal of excess fluid. … Exercises | Physiotherapy for swollen hands/feet/legs
Joint Pain Regardless of the cause of the swelling in hands, feet or legs, it can always be associated with pain. The excess fluid creates pressure in the tissues which can cause pain and movement restrictions. However, if these remain, the cause of the swelling should be clarified by a doctor, as pain is often … Joint Pain | Physiotherapy for swollen hands/feet/legs
Swelling during pregnancy Swelling of the limbs is not uncommon, especially during pregnancy. Due to hormonal changes, changes in tissue, an increased volume of body fluids and external influences such as intense heat, many women have to deal with swelling in their feet, hands and legs. Apart from a change in lifestyle (avoiding high or … Swelling during pregnancy | Physiotherapy for swollen hands/feet/legs
If the hands are constantly cold, it is likely that a disease is behind the discomfort. A possible cause may be a circulatory disorder. The most common reason for a circulatory disorder is arteriosclerosis. Blood fats, blood clots or connective tissue accumulate in the vessels and constrict them. However, arteriosclerosis rarely occurs in the arm … Cold Hands: Diseases as a Cause
