What is lymphatic drainage? Lymphatic drainage is used to treat lymphoedema. Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic drainage is disturbed as a result of a chronic, inflammatory disease of the interstitium (space between cells, tissues and organs), causing fluid to accumulate in the tissue. This can be recognized by a clearly visible swelling. Lymphoedema often occurs … Lymphatic Drainage: Applications, Method, Effect
Physiotherapy is an important factor in rehabilitation after a meniscus lesion and helps to restore mobility, strength, coordination and stability of the knee joint. A meniscus lesion is not only a typical sports injury, but can affect anyone. The injury usually occurs when an unfavorable rotational movement is performed with the knee. There are two … Physiotherapy for a meniscus lesion
Exercises When treating a meniscus lesion, a large part of the physiotherapeutic treatment consists of various exercises aimed at restoring coordination, stability and strength to the knee joint. Stabilization of the standing leg Stand straight and upright on one leg. The other leg is in the air. Keep the balance for 15 seconds, then change … Exercises | Physiotherapy for a meniscus lesion
Symptoms of a meniscus lesion Symptoms of a meniscus lesion are usually more or less pronounced pain. The pain varies depending on the type and cause of the tear. In the case of damage caused by degenerative changes, the lesion often remains undetected due to the less severe pain symptoms, whereas after trauma the pain … Symptoms of a meniscus lesion | Physiotherapy for a meniscus lesion
Duration How long the healing phase after a meniscus lesion takes depends on the type and severity of the lesion and whether it was treated conservatively or surgically. In general, slight uncomplicated tears usually heal after 6-8 weeks. If an operation is necessary, in which the meniscus is sutured, it may take 3-6 months until … Duration | Physiotherapy for a meniscus lesion
The scaphoid on the foot is located on the inner side of the foot, i.e. the side of the big toe, and is also called Os naviculare. It is a bone of the tarsal bones. The scaphoid bone of the foot is very small and almost cubic. It breaks very rarely, usually only under direct … Physiotherapy for a scaphoid fracture of the foot
Healing time The healing time of a scaphoid fracture of the foot takes a relatively long time. With a conservative approach, one can assume a healing time of about 6-8 months. If surgery was necessary, healing can take up to 10 weeks. If necessary, a certain amount of body weight may be applied to the … Healing time | Physiotherapy for a scaphoid fracture of the foot
Splint versus plaster – which is better? In the case of a scaphoid fracture, immobilisation of the fracture is particularly important in order to give the fracture the necessary rest that is necessary for healing. The scaphoid fracture of the hand can also be stabilized with a splint. The foot tends to be plastered. A … Splint versus plaster – which is better? | Physiotherapy for a scaphoid fracture of the foot
In most cases, a groin strain is caused by sudden overuse during sports. It can have three different degrees of severity and affects the adductors. You can avoid a groin strain by warming up and stretching each muscle group intensively and by cooling down slowly after sports. What is a groin strain? A groin strain … Groin Strain: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
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
