The knee must be able to withstand different types of forces and transmit them to the adjacent bones. As the cartilage in the knee joint wears down, it can hardly withstand the forces and the pressure on it is insufficiently distributed. Pain is the first symptom of knee arthrosis and makes everyday life more difficult. … Exercises for existing knee arthrosis
Exercises with the Theraband Fix the Theraband at knee level to a solid object (chair/heater/banister/.) and go with your leg into the resulting loop, so that the Theraband is below the hollow of your knee. Your gaze/position is directed towards the Theraband.Now bend your knees slightly and then bring your leg / hip back into … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises for existing knee arthrosis
Exercises after surgery The follow-up treatment of an operation for knee joint arthrosis depends primarily on the selected surgical procedure. Depending on whether an attempt has been made to preserve the knee joint by means of various possible surgical procedures or whether the patient has received a partial or total endoprosthesis, the follow-up treatment may … Exercises after surgery | Exercises for existing knee arthrosis
Summary Especially the pain pattern of knee arthrosis restricts the movement of many patients. Therefore, it is important not only to concentrate on building up muscles, but also to improve the circulation in the knee area. Massage and mobilization can relieve the pain and support the strength exercises in physiotherapy. All articles in this series: … Summary | Exercises for existing knee arthrosis
Summary Due to the various possibilities of injury in the knee joint, the treatment of knees in physiotherapy is a common matter. Simple mobilization in the early stages can improve movement and reduce swelling. Supportive, light strengthening exercises ensure the beginning of stabilization in the knee and are increased in the further course of wound … Summary | Exercises for the knee joint
The knee is a complex joint. It consists of the shin bone (tibia), fibula, femur and patella. It is a hinge joint, which means that small rotational movements as well as stretching and bending movements are possible. In addition to the bony structures, the ligament structures have an important stabilizing, proprioceptive, balancing and supporting function. … Exercises for the knee joint
Varicose vein exercises serve to strengthen the muscles of the legs and thus promote the return transport of blood to the heart via the veins. Many of the exercises can be performed comfortably in a sitting or standing position and can therefore be easily integrated into everyday life. This is especially useful for long sitting … Exercises against varicose veins
Treatment Varicose veins can be treated with relatively simple means. The aim is to promote the natural return transport of blood to the heart by allowing the venous pump to work properly. Various options are available. Conservative therapy is primarily aimed at changes in everyday behavior: more exercise: Especially with monotonous activities that require long … Treatment | Exercises against varicose veins
Causes of varicose veins Various causes lead to the development of varicose veins. If, for example, the vascular walls of the veins are no longer elastic and strong enough, a backlog of blood can occur, causing the blood to clog and varicose veins to form.Other causes of varicose veins are hereditary factors, an unhealthy lifestyle … Causes of varicose veins | Exercises against varicose veins
Laser treatment Laser treatment can also be considered for varicose veins. However, this treatment is more recommended for large varicose veins, as the laser is inserted into the vein. The technology behind the method is called ELVS (Endo Laser Vein System). It is a minimally invasive procedure, which is performed under local anesthesia or in … Laser treatment | Exercises against varicose veins
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