Together, the thigh, lower leg and kneecap form the largest joint in our body: the knee. The anatomical shapes of the joint-forming bone ends do not fit exactly into each other, which is why the knee needs some auxiliary devices for stability and mobility, such as menisci, cruciate ligaments, bursae and many muscle tendons that … Physiotherapy for knee pain and diseases
Symptoms Knee osteoarthritis manifests itself as knee pain, which occurs primarily during physical activity and when the joint is under stress. They are often triggered at the beginning of movement (start-up pain), when climbing stairs, when standing up or when walking longer distances. Other complaints include limitation of mobility and quality of life, instability, an … Knee Osteoarthritis
Aspen, also called trembling poplar or silver poplar, belongs botanically to the willow family. A total of 35 species of poplars are known, but aspen or aspen is the most common in Europe. Occurrence and cultivation of aspen From the external appearance, aspen resembles its botanically closest relative, the willow. Quaking aspen is native throughout … Aspen: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
A consultation with the pharmacist Free newspapers and pharmacies have something in common. Both companies offer a service but charge nothing for it. How is that possible? The free newspaper is free to the reader only because the advertising sold in it pays for the editorial and printing. In pharmacies, advice from academically trained specialists … Pharmacist Consultation
Knee training should strengthen the thigh extensor muscles, the quadriceps muscle and stretch ligaments and tendons. Exercises are presented in detail on the following pages. Idea of the knee school The knee school has the goal of stabilizing a damaged knee joint (knee arthrosis) and thus making it free of complaints, but also to keep … Knee school
Introduction Knee arthrosis is such a common clinical picture that the disease could almost be called a true widespread disease. Almost every German over 50 years of age shows at least signs of incipient knee arthrosis, and many are already complaining about symptoms. The further the age progresses, the more patients become symptomatic, i.e. introduce … Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
Symptoms Osteoarthritis of the knee, like other forms of osteoarthritis, is a degenerative disease that is accompanied by inflammation and pain – initially under stress and later at rest. The classic signs of inflammation are swelling (tumor), redness (rubor), overheating (calor), pain (dolor) and functional impairment (functio laesa). In advanced stages of osteoarthritis, pain occurs … Symptoms | Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
Prognosis Strengthening exercises against knee arthrosis achieve truly outstanding results in some patients. This form of therapy is especially helpful for those who are otherwise active and have never been overweight. Patients who manage to get rid of their excess pounds on a long-term basis also benefit enormously. Nevertheless, the exercises described above (and of … Prognosis | Strengthening exercises for knee arthrosis
For general information about the knee school and how the training is carried out, please see Knee school number of repetitions: 3-4 series of 10-15 repetitions with 10sec. Holding time, the break between the training series is 1-2 minutes, every 2nd day training Load intensity: approx. 60% of maximum strength Subjective check: during the repetitions … Knee school exercises
Products Chondroitin sulfate is commercially available in the form of tablets, capsules, and as granules (e.g., Condrosulf, Structum, dietary supplements), among others. In contrast to glucosamine, it has also been approved in many countries as a drug subject to health insurance coverage since 1975. In other countries, however, chondroitin sulfate is sold primarily as a … Chondroitin Sulfate
The term gait cycle is used in gait analysis. It is a criterion used to objectively describe the gait pattern. What is the gait cycle? The term gait cycle is used in gait analysis. It is a criterion used to describe the gait pattern in an objectified manner. Gait analysis involves the observation, examination, and … Gait Cycle: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
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