Spasticity in MS Spasticity is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The severity of spasticity can vary greatly from patient to patient. The triggers for spasticity can also be different (e.g. indigestion, pain, incorrect movements). The symptoms of spasticity can range from barely visible impairments to complete paralysis. For outsiders, spasticity in … Spasticity in MS | Physiotherapy for spasticity
Spasticity after stroke As a result of a stroke, many patients experience paralysis or spasticity. The extremities, i.e. arms and legs, are particularly affected by spasticity. Spasticity is caused by increased muscle tone and often leads to long-term weakening of the muscles. Typical causes of spasticity after a stroke are feet turned inwards or an … Spasticity after stroke | Physiotherapy for spasticity
Products Ocrelizumab was approved in many countries and in the United States in 2017 and in the EU in 2018 as an infusion concentrate (Ocrevus). Structure and properties Ocrelizumab is a humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody with a molecular mass of 145 kDa. It is produced by biotechnological methods. Ocrelizumab is the successor agent to rituximab … Ocrelizumab
Neurological diseases affect the nervous system of our body. Our nervous system is divided into: The CNS is formed by the brain and the spinal cord. The peripheral (“distant”, “remote”) nervous system from all nerve tracts of our body, which, coming from the spinal cord, pulls into any area of our body and transmits information … Physiotherapy for neurological diseases
The muscle twitches known to the general public are technically unwanted contractions of the muscles. These can occur regularly or at irregular intervals. Usually individual muscle fibers are affected, but bundles of muscle fibers or even the entire muscle can also be affected. This then leads to uncontrolled movements of the affected body part. In … Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
All over the body/rest Muscle twitches often occur in individual parts of the body. Typical places are: Occasionally, however, muscle twitches can occur throughout the body. These are particularly noticeable at rest and without movement, as the muscles are not strained. The reasons for the muscle twitches can be different. If there is no other … All over the body/rest | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Hand If muscle twitches occur in the hand, they are usually noticed more often by those affected, since the hands are used a lot in everyday life. Here, too, there can be anything from slight twitches to strong uncontrolled movements. The causes are usually psychological, so that the complaints disappear after the stress-triggering factor has … Hand | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy/exercises Physiotherapy can help the affected person to get the muscle twitches under control. Various options can lead to success. Massages can relieve tension and provide the patient with relaxation. Ultrasound, heat or cold therapy can also be considered under certain circumstances. A large part of the treatment time is usually taken up with exercises … Physiotherapy/exercises | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Summary In summary, it can be said that muscle twitches, no matter on which part of the body, are sometimes extremely annoying for those affected, but are usually harmless. Stress and psychological strain are often the trigger for the twitching. Only if the twitching is very strong or persists over a longer period of time … Summary | Muscle twitching – Physiotherapy
Symptoms Possible symptoms of multiple sclerosis include: Weakness, numbness of the extremities. Visual disturbances, eye pain, optic neuritis. Paresthesias (eg, formication, tingling), pain, nerve pain. Tremor, coordination / balance disorders. Speech and swallowing disorders Dizziness, lightheadedness Fatigue Urinary incontinence, constipation Sexual function disorders, erectile dysfunction The disease is often relapsing and recurrent (relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis), … Multiple Sclerosis Causes and Treatment
The Bobath concept is used in physiotherapy, rehabilitation and nursing care and is an important area in the therapy of diseases of the central nervous system. Physiotherapy according to Bobath is used to treat people who have suffered damage to the brain and spinal cord. These include stroke (ischemia in the brain), cerebral hemorrhages, brain … Physiotherapy according to Bobath
Summary Although the damaged areas in the brain cannot be regenerated, as is the case with a stroke, for example, the healthy and intact areas in the brain can be trained so well that they largely take over the functions and tasks of the damaged nerves in the brain. The body should therefore train the … Summary | Physiotherapy according to Bobath
