What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder joint (articulatio humeri, humeroscapular joint) forms the shoulder together with the shoulder joints, clavicle, scapula, muscles, tendons, ligaments and bursae. It is the junction of the upper arm (humerus) and the shoulder blade. Strictly speaking, the head of the humerus and the elongated, concave socket of the scapula … Shoulder Joint: Function, Anatomy, and Disorders
It is important in the treatment that those affected can exercise regularly and can perform these exercises independently. Only then can Schroth’s treatment be successful. It should be understood what deformation of the spinal column is present (convex or concave scoliosis in the lumbar spine or BWS). Physiotherapy is used to treat this pathological direction … Exercises against scoliosis
Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy Our body is supported by the spine in posture and movement. The shape of the spine is straight when viewed from the front and back. Seen from the side, it is double S-shaped. This shape enables the body to better absorb and transmit the forces that act on it. We … Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy | Exercises against scoliosis
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
Therapy concept – What to do in case of elbow arthrosis? In case of an existing elbow arthrosis a therapy should always be symptomatic, since the disease itself is not curable. For this purpose, various treatment measures are available: Gentle: The elbow joint should not be exposed to too much stress. To avoid stiffening and … Therapy concept – What to do in case of elbow arthrosis? | Exercises for elbow arthrosis
Further treatment options The bandage is a useful therapy supplement for existing elbow arthrosis. There are basically two different types of bandages: Bandages are always made of firm, stretchable material and are applied around the affected area. In contrast to orthoses, bandages allow the joint more freedom of movement so that there is no major … Further treatment options | Exercises for elbow arthrosis
Summary In case of an existing elbow arthrosis, specific exercises can and should be carried out despite the prohibition of strain, which strengthen the muscles, give the elbow more stability and promote the mobility of the joint. At the same time, the exercises can help to relieve the pain and have a positive influence on … Summary | Exercises for elbow arthrosis
In the scope of conservative therapy for elbow arthrosis, exercises play a major role in addition to pain therapy. Since the mobility of the joint is strongly limited and painful due to the elbow arthrosis and the elbow should generally not be overloaded, the musculature diminishes more and more and the elbow loses stability. This … Exercises for elbow arthrosis
The following text shows exercises for the hip muscles that you can perform. It is important that you practice only in the pain-free area. The warm-up exercises can be done for 2-3 minutes each and should not take longer than 10 minutes. Repeat the strength exercises 8-15 times and bring in 2-3 series. You can … Exercises for hip arthrosis
Physiotherapy It is important to mention that physiotherapy cannot reverse hip arthrosis. It is about the symptomatology of hip arthrosis. These symptoms are reduced by working together with the patient and restrictions in everyday life are specifically treated. An important goal in physiotherapy for hip arthrosis is pain relief. Measures such as massage reduce the … Physiotherapy | Exercises for hip arthrosis