Onchocerca volvulus is a nematode that is found in the tropics. The harmful parasite can cause river blindness in humans. What is Onchocerca volvulus? The term “Onchocerca” comes from Greek and translates as “tail” or “hook”. The Latin term “volvulus” means “to roll” or “to turn”. Onchocerca volvulus belongs to the filariae, which form a … Onchocerca Volvulus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
All over the body/rest Muscle twitches often occur in individual parts of the body. Typical places are: Occasionally, however, muscle twitches can occur throughout the body. These are particularly noticeable at rest and without movement, as the muscles are not strained. The reasons for the muscle twitches can be different. If there is no other … All over the body/rest | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Hand If muscle twitches occur in the hand, they are usually noticed more often by those affected, since the hands are used a lot in everyday life. Here, too, there can be anything from slight twitches to strong uncontrolled movements. The causes are usually psychological, so that the complaints disappear after the stress-triggering factor has … Hand | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy/exercises Physiotherapy can help the affected person to get the muscle twitches under control. Various options can lead to success. Massages can relieve tension and provide the patient with relaxation. Ultrasound, heat or cold therapy can also be considered under certain circumstances. A large part of the treatment time is usually taken up with exercises … Physiotherapy/exercises | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Summary In summary, it can be said that muscle twitches, no matter on which part of the body, are sometimes extremely annoying for those affected, but are usually harmless. Stress and psychological strain are often the trigger for the twitching. Only if the twitching is very strong or persists over a longer period of time … Summary | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
The muscle twitches known to the general public are technically unwanted contractions of the muscles. These can occur regularly or at irregular intervals. Usually individual muscle fibers are affected, but bundles of muscle fibers or even the entire muscle can also be affected. This then leads to uncontrolled movements of the affected body part. In … Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
The so-called lymph drainage describes the removal of fluids – the lymph – from the body tissue. The system is stimulated by certain gentle grips on the skin and the transport is supported. The lymph vessel system serves the body to remove bacteria, foreign substances, breakdown products and large protein molecules from the tissue. This … Manual lymph drainage
Edema/insufficiency There are various clinical pictures which affect the lymphatic system and cause a backlog of lymph in the tissue. In so-called primary lymphedema (edema is a swelling), a weakness of the lymphatic system exists from birth or develops during life. In secondary lymphedema, the weakness of the system is an injury such as surgery, … Edema/insufficiency | Manual lymph drainage
Contraindications Contraindications, i.e. in which cases a therapy must not be applied, are in the case of manual lymphatic drainage: in these cases there is a risk of spreading the disease even further by stimulating the circulation or of overloading the weakened heart or kidney even further. Acute inflammation Febrile illness Eczema on the skin … Contraindications | Manual lymph drainage
Further physiotherapeutic measures The “complete program” of the so-called Complex Physical Decongestion Therapy, of which Manual Lymph Drainage is a part, also includes compression therapy and active exercise therapy. Once the system has been stimulated by the lymphatic drainage, the flow can be maintained by external pressure and a further rapid descent into the tissue … Further physiotherapeutic measures | Manual lymph drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) is a treatment method that stimulates the body’s lymphatic system and thus helps to reduce swelling. It can support or improve physiological lymph transport, mobilize excess fluid from the tissues and loosen hardened tissues. Since 1973, manual lymph drainage has been part of the health insurance companies’ service catalog and the … Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema The edema manifests itself as a swelling in the tissues caused by the backlog of lymphatic fluid. Indications for manual lymphatic drainage are post-traumatic edema, primary and secondary lymphedema, venous insufficiency (CVI), lipedema, chronic pain syndromes (e.g. CRPS- Morbus Sudeck), scleroderma and lymphedema due to rheumatic processes. Causes of edema can … Lymphatic drainage for lymphedema | Lymphatic drainage: How does it work?
