The swivel joint is equivalent to a wheel or pivot joint. A pivot rests in a groove in these joints, where it allows for movements such as rotation. The ulna-spoke joint in particular is prone to injury and disease. What is the rotational joint? Bones meet in the human body in articulated joints called joints, … Swivel Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
The articular head is one of a total of two joint surfaces. Bones are flexibly connected with the articular head and the associated socket. In dislocations, the articular head slides out of the associated socket by application of force from the outside. What is the articular head? There are 143 joints in a person’s body. … Articular Head: Structure, Function & Diseases
The joint space separates the joint surfaces. It contains synovial fluid that helps nourish, move, and protect the joints. When the joint space narrows or widens, there is a pathologic change in the joint. What is the joint space? Medicine distinguishes between unreal and real joints. In addition to cartilaginous bone joints, synchondroses and symphyses, … Joint Space: Structure, Function & Diseases
The herniated disc is one of the most common orthopedic diseases and is constantly increasing due to heavy physical strain, less balancing training and reduced ability to cope with stress. The herniated disc of the lumbar spine outweighs the herniated disc of the cervical spine and BWS. The intervertebral discs are filled with water and … Osteopathy for a slipped disc
Further therapeutic methods In addition to osteopathy, regular physiotherapy should be performed. In this therapy the current symptoms are treated. Pain-relieving measures, such as traction of the spine or soft tissue techniques to treat tense muscles are part of the treatment spectrum. Also, a correct behavioral pattern in everyday life is pointed out. This includes … Further therapeutic methods | Osteopathy for a slipped disc
Active hip extension: Lie on your back and pull one knee with both hands towards your chest. However, there must not be a joint prosthesis in this knee or hip. The other leg is actively held on the ground and stretched. This creates a pulling/tension in the stretched hip. This pull can be increased if … Stretching of the hip flexors
“Lunge to the side” From an upright position, perform a lunge to the side. Support yourself with both hands and straight upper body on your standing leg. The leg is slightly bent. The leg to be stretched is stretched sideways. On the inside, a pull is created which is held for about 20 seconds. Repeat … Stretching of the hip adductors
“Dog position” Move to the four-footed position. Make your back straight. One leg is bent from this position, spread sideways and upwards. Make sure that the pelvis does not move too much. Slowly move the leg back to the starting position. Repeat this movement 15 times with a total of 3 passes per side. Continue … Strengthening of the hip abductors
“Horse step” The starting position is the four-footed stand with straight back. Keep one leg stretched out as far back as possible. The leg should not be pulled above back height. In this position you can make small up and down movements or move the leg back under the body to the starting position. Make … Strengthening of the hip sensors
“Cycling” Lie on your back. Your arms are to the side of your body. Bend both legs in the air. From this position you simulate a cycling movement with your legs in the air. This mobilizes the hip and knee joint. Perform this movement 3 times for 20 seconds each time. Continue with the next … Mobilization of the hip – Cycling
“Lunge” From an upright position, perform a long lunge forward. Both hands are placed on the hip. The upper body remains straight, the front knee joint does not protrude over the tips of the feet. Press yourself actively back into the starting position and take a lunge forward with the other leg. Repeat this exercise … Mobilization of the hip – Lunge
“Pendulum” Stand parallel to a wall and support yourself with one hand. Move the more distant leg forward with slightly bent knees. From this position, let the leg swing backwards in extension. Make sure that the upper body does not get too much into the hollow back. Repeat the exercise 3 times with 15 repetitions … Mobilization of the hip – pendulum
