Climate and language As long as you are traveling in Germany, there are usually no problems. In an emergency, you will find a doctor almost everywhere and a pharmacy on duty around the clock to supply you with the medication you need. But even in neighboring countries there can be difficulties, for example if you … Medications while Traveling: Tips for Chronically Ill Individuals
How is the placebo effect explained? It is not known exactly how the placebo effect comes about. It is presumably due to the body’s self-healing powers, which in turn are triggered by the belief in the medication. The patient’s expectations can therefore influence the effectiveness of a treatment. In the case of the placebo effect, … Placebo: Medications without active ingredients
Laxation before colonoscopy Laxatives are the most important aid in preparing for a colonoscopy. It must be completely emptied so that the doctor can see and assess the mucous membrane well. Laxatives are available in the form of a drinking solution. In order for the patient to be able to evacuate in good time before … Colonoscopy: Preparation, Bowel cleansing, Medications
Breastfeeding and medications: How much drug ends up in the child? Breastfeeding and taking medication at the same time is only acceptable if the active ingredient does not pass into the mother’s milk or the absorption is harmless for the infant. However, before a drug absorbed by the mother during the breastfeeding period has an … Breastfeeding and Medications: what you need to know
Patent protection for pharmaceuticals Newly developed drugs are protected by patents for twenty years. Within this period, the pharmaceutical company may exclusively sell its original preparation and determine its price. Patent protection can only be extended through certain procedures, such as conducting pediatric studies or applying for a special protection certificate. After patent protection expires, … Medications: What are Generics?
Rheumatism: medication selected individually Depending on the clinical picture, various rheumatism medications can be considered. When making the selection, the doctor also takes into account, among other things, the stage of the disease as well as individual factors such as concomitant diseases or pregnancy. Rheumatism drugs: The active ingredient groups Basically, the following groups of … Medications for Rheumatism
“Knee Mobilization” The flexion of the knee joint is trained in a sitting position. The knee is lifted while the heel pulls towards the thigh. By lifting the knee, evasive movements are avoided. Both joint partners (thigh and lower leg) are moved to their full extent of movement. It is important to make sure that … 1 exercise
“Front support” Support yourself from the prone position, with your back straight on your forearms and toes. It is important to tense the abdominal muscles firmly and tilt the pelvis forward. You should neither sag with your back nor come into a cat’s hump. The view is directed downwards. Hold position as long as possible. … Front support
The phenomenon of frozen shoulder is when the mobility of the shoulder joint is gradually lost due to a disease of the joint capsule. At the beginning of the disease, pain is usually impressive, which is then replaced by a progressive restriction of movement. The disease is also known as periarthropathia humeroscapularis (PHS). It can … Exercises at a Frozen Shoulder
Physiotherapy In addition to active exercises, other physiotherapy measures can also be used to treat frozen shoulders. However, passive therapeutic techniques should always be supplemented by an active exercise program, which the patient also carries out at home, in order to achieve optimal treatment results. Particularly targeted heat applications can be helpful in the acute … Physiotherapy | Exercises at a Frozen Shoulder
Aftercare of a surgery The post-treatment after a frozen shoulder operation is of great importance. After an operation, the joint is initially not fully loadable and mobility is restricted. There is a high risk that the immobilization process will cause new adhesions in the capsule. Intensive follow-up treatment is essential for this. In addition to … Aftercare of a surgery | Exercises at a Frozen Shoulder
The shoulder is characterized by high mobility and has a special anatomical structure. In order for the upper arm to move freely, the surface of the head of humerus is much larger than that of the socket. To ensure that the head of humerus remains connected to the socket and stabilization is possible at all, … Shoulder Impingement – exercises
