Symptoms, course and risks In ankylosing spondylitis, either parts of the spine, the entire spine or the joints of arms and legs are affected. The inflammation and stiffening usually develops from caudal (bottom/foot) to cranial (top/head). If the joints of the arms and legs are also affected, the therapist will of course address and treat … Symptoms, course and risks | Physiotherapy Bechterew’s disease
Further measures Passive therapy for ankylosing spondylitis includes stretching, especially of the front muscle chain (especially the hip flexors), which is greatly shortened by the bent posture. Massages of the tense muscles and breathing therapy (e.g. contact breathing) are also useful measures in physiotherapy for Bekhterev’s disease. Sports that are easy on the joints such … Further measures | Physiotherapy Bechterew’s disease
The stellate cartilages (ary cartilages) are part of the larynx and have a significant influence on vocalization. They are connected by muscles, which makes them extremely mobile. Because of their external shape, they are sometimes called pouring basin cartilages. What are the stellate cartilages? The two stellate cartilages are located on the upper posterior articular … Stellate Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
Patellar pain, also known as chondropathia patellae, is often the result of overloading, incorrect loading or due to a poor condition of the muscles, tendons and ligaments. In most cases, the front of the thigh (quadriceps muscle) is in muscular imbalance with its counterpart, the back of the thigh (ischiocrural muscles). This results in increased … Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
Further therapeutic methods In addition to the pure physiotherapeutic treatment for patients with patellar pain, additional techniques such as ice treatment, electrotherapy, ultrasound, especially on the surrounding structures (ligaments, tendons), can be used to relieve the irritation and pain. An applied tape can also support the stability. In the acute phase, anti-inflammatory painkillers are prescribed. … Further therapeutic methods | Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
Summary The exact cause of patellar pain does not exist, but it is believed to be overexertion or incorrect loading in especially competitive athletes or people who have to work a lot in kneeling. This results in increased abrasion of the cartilage, which can later lead to knee arthrosis. In order to reduce the discomfort, … Summary | Patellar pain – exercises from physiotherapy
The term hip dysplasia refers to all congenital or acquired malpositions of the hip joint in a newborn. The position of the hip joint is important for the optimal distribution of force on the joint. The aim is to keep the load on the joint as low as possible and to ensure free and pain-free … Childhood hip dysplasia
Progression/Prediction If the child is not treated for hip dysplasia, the course of the disease may become progressive and wear and tear and dislocation may follow. Early detection of hip dysplasia is just as important for the further course of the disease as timely treatment. By counteracting the course of the disease early on, the … Progression/Prediction | Childhood hip dysplasia
OP The indication for a surgical intervention depends on the severity of the hip dysplasia and the pain of the child. The conservative approach to treatment is increasingly preferred and is the first to be exhausted. If there has already been severe wear and tear in the hip, a total endoprosthesis can be inserted into … OP | Childhood hip dysplasia
The thyroid cartilage is part of the cartilaginous skeleton of the larynx. The structure of this cartilage affects voice production. Diseases of the thyroid cartilage therefore affect the voice. What is the thyroid cartilage? The thyroid cartilage, with the Latin term cartilago thyroidea, represents the largest cartilage of the larynx. In English, it is referred … Thyroid Cartilage: Structure, Function & Diseases
At every step it has to cushion about three times the body weight, when you climb a staircase the value increases to five times. This means that the load on the joint increases to 300 kilograms for a person weighing 60 kilograms! We are talking about the knee joint – an anatomical marvel for top … What is the Largest Joint in the Body?
Summary In case of femoral head necrosis, the bone tissue at the femoral head dies. These necroses are aseptic and are therefore not caused by pathogenic germs. The cause is a circulatory disorder of the femoral head. Here, conservative and surgical measures can be used to treat the pain and restriction of movement. With strengthening … Summary | Femoral head necrosis – exercises