Physiotherapy is an important basis for any therapy of spasticity. Through a training plan specifically tailored to the patient, muscle groups are effectively stretched and strengthened to relieve muscle tension and prevent stiffness. The primary goal is to normalize everyday movements so that the patient can manage well despite the spasticity and regain some control … Physiotherapy for spasticity
Exercises Conscious walking Take a short walk and make sure to pull your toes up and consciously roll your foot from heel to toe with every step. Coordination Stand straight and upright. Now tap the floor with your right toe on the side of your foot and at the same time stretch your left arm … Exercises | Physiotherapy for spasticity
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
Summary Overall, physiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of spasticity. Since the problems on which spasticity is based are usually muscular in nature, targeted physical training and relaxation exercises can achieve good results in physiotherapeutic treatment. A training plan that is individually tailored to the needs of each patient helps to achieve set … Summary | Physiotherapy for spasticity
A consistent and medically determined follow-up treatment is crucial for the recovery of the knee joint after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. This is systematically structured and adapts to the progress of the healing process. From the first day postoperatively to the 360th day, recovery processes take place in the knee joint. The following text describes … MTT after VKB OP including meniscus suture
Medical Training Therapy is part of the follow-up treatment for recovery of the knee joint after meniscus surgery. It is characterized by a steady increase in load and a concomitant hypertrophy of the muscle. However, before this load and the associated mobility is reached, the knee joint first goes through several healing phases. This article … MTT after meniscus surgery
After a rupture of the rotator cuff, i.e. the muscles surrounding the shoulder are ruptured, the function and stability of the rotator cuff is considerably reduced. The shoulder joint is extremely mobile, thanks to a low bony guidance. Stability is provided by the surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments, which fix the humerus in the socket. … MTT after rotator cuff rupture surgery
Further measures Other measures that support you during the course of recovery from a rotator cuff rupture include passive therapy methods such as massage of surrounding structures and muscles that have been strained by the injury, fascial techniques, electrotherapy, ultrasound, scar mobilization and tape systems to provide relief when returning to everyday life and sports. … Further measures | MTT after rotator cuff rupture surgery
The surgical intervention in the shoulder joint is subject to a defined follow-up treatment. The aim is to stabilize and mobilize the total endoprosthesis of the shoulder to such an extent that everyday movements and sports activities are possible again. The recovery consists of three phases of wound healing, which are described below with their … MTT after shoulder TEP surgery
In the case of shoulder impingement or calcified shoulder, there is a lack of space between the humeral head and the acromion. The tendons passing through here are squeezed during movement, which leads to a painful restriction of function and over time damages the tendon. To prevent this, space was created surgically. But what happens … MTT after shoulder impingement/calcified shoulder surgery
Further measures Further measures that support you in the course of the regeneration of a calcified shoulder operation include passive therapy methods such as the massage of surrounding structures and muscles that are tensed due to the long stimulation, fascial techniques, electrotherapy, ultrasound, scar mobilization and tape systems to relieve the strain when returning to … Further measures | MTT after shoulder impingement/calcified shoulder surgery