manual therapy

Splint versus plaster – which is better? | 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

Further physiotherapeutic applications | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

Further physiotherapeutic applications Other therapeutic applications for BWS syndrome include medical training therapy, or physiotherapy, which uses equipment and/or one’s own body weight to specifically correct muscle imbalances. In addition, physical therapy measures are used to treat BWS syndrome. However, these are rather complementary measures, as they do not treat the causal triggers for the … Further physiotherapeutic applications | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart BWS syndrome can cause chest pain similar to angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle). This often causes patients anxiety. Vegetative symptoms such as sweating or shortness of breath can also be triggered by a blockage in the area of the BWS … BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

BWS syndrome is the term used to describe pain in the thoracic spine area that may originate from the muscles or bony joint structures. The pain can lead to localized pain directly at the spinal column, but can also cause pain in the area of the chest, arms or even trigger vegetative symptoms such as … Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome

Physiotherapy for back pain

The physiotherapy is carried out at: The areas of application are always as follows: Alleviation of pain Stimulation of blood circulation and metabolic processes Improvement of condition (strength, endurance, coordination, mobility) Rehabilitation Therapy (early and long-term treatment) Prevention The therapy for back pain can have the following contents: The listed contents are both active and … Physiotherapy for back pain

Concepts from physiotherapy | Physiotherapy for back pain

Concepts from physiotherapy Various treatment methods can be used to treat back pain. One treatment concept is the Maitland Concept. The Maitland Concept is an area of manual therapy. The big difference to purely manual therapy is the priority consideration of the clinical side. A very precise anamnesis is taken in order to reproduce the … Concepts from physiotherapy | Physiotherapy for back pain

Causes/Anatomy/Function | Physiotherapy for back pain

Causes/Anatomy/Function Back pain is one of the most common ailments in modern society. The causes of back pain are manifold, but in most cases they result from incorrect posture, too little movement or lack of muscular stability. In some cases a pelvic obliquity or ISG blockage is responsible for back pain. The back is a … Causes/Anatomy/Function | Physiotherapy for back pain

Summary | Physiotherapy for back pain

Summary In our society back pain is widespread and many people despair of the eternal suffering. However, the key often lies in movement. In acute cases, the physiotherapist can relieve the pain by various measures through physiotherapy, but in the long run, everyone has to become active themselves. By doing simple exercises at the end … Summary | Physiotherapy for back pain

Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

Physiotherapy for a radial head fracture is usually performed over a period of 6-8 weeks after the injury. The aim of the treatment is to reduce the patient’s pain, keep swelling of the elbow joint within limits, and to start light movement exercises as early as possible in order to mobilize the joint and prevent … Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

Exercises | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

Exercises Mobilization – rotational movement: Place the forearm on a table top. The palms of your hands are facing the table. Now turn your wrists towards the ceiling. The movement comes from the elbow joint. 10 repetitions. Mobilization – flexion and extension: Sit straight and upright on a chair. Arms hang loosely beside the body. … Exercises | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

When is physiotherapy recommended? | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

When is physiotherapy recommended? In the case of a radial head fracture, despite the necessary immobilization of the elbow joint, it is advisable to start physiotherapy early in order to counteract later problems that may delay the healing process. In practice, this means that treatment should be started within the first three days after the … When is physiotherapy recommended? | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

Pain | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head

Pain The pain of a fracture of the radial head can be very severe. Particularly in the area of the radial head, pronounced pain under pressure can quickly indicate the fracture. Rotation of the forearm can also increase the pain significantly. Depending on the type of fracture and if other tissues and bones are involved, … Pain | Physiotherapy for a fracture of the radial head