In many parts of the population, back gymnastics is the standard sport, especially at an advanced age, which is booked for a given occasion at the adult education center or the regional gymnastics club. At the same time, back exercises are an occasional therapeutic measure prescribed by orthopedists. Back exercises are also often on the … Back Exercise: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The spinal cord skin is the term used to describe the structured connective tissue that surrounds the entire spinal cord in layers. However, from the spinal cord, the spinal cord skin extends upward (cranially) toward the head, where it eventually merges with the meninges through the foramen magnum (the opening at the back of the … Spinal Cord Skin: Structure, Function & Diseases
Synonyms Bone structure, bone formation, skeleton Medical: Os Bone forms According to the form one differentiates: Independent of the form one still differentiates: Long bones Short bones Plate Planar bone Irregular bones Aerated bones Sesame bones and additional, so-called Accessory bones The long bones of the extremities are tubular bones and are formed by a … Bones
Almost everyone knows skin blisters from minor burns or after wearing new shoes. If you know the causes for the development of a skin blister, it can be easily treated and in many cases even prevented in advance. What is a skin blister? A skin blister, also called a bulla, is a pathological skin condition … Blister (Bulla, Skin Blister): Causes, Treatment & Help
On Sylt, Usedom, Rügen and everywhere where the sea or the lake invites you to swim, so-called playboys stalk through the precinct in the finest restaurants. Today you can also meet their summer spoiled offshoots, the beach lions, stalking through the harsh beach landscape. They do this either alone or if it is still very … Muscular and Athletic Beach Figure for Men
Orthopedic seat shells are used for wheelchair-like bases or wheelchairs, among other applications. They are available in standard designs, as well as custom-made, because the primary goal of an orthopedic seat shell is to provide the most supportive, comfortable and secure fit and support for the patient. What is an orthopedic seat shell? Seat shells … Orthopedic Seat Shell: Applications & Health Benefits
The specialist in orthopedics treats people who complain of difficulties or pain in the musculoskeletal system. Above all, signs of wear and tear that affect joints and muscles with age, but also premature diseases of the musculoskeletal system are among the core competencies of the medical doctor. What is orthopedics? A specialist in orthopedics treats … Orthopedics: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Over the course of evolution, a skeletal system has developed that not only provides humans with the stability and mobility to walk upright. The skeletal system includes an enormous number of bones. This amounts to between 208 and 212 bony parts. What are bones? The Latin term for bones, which is common usage in medicine, … Bones: Structure, Function & Diseases
Neuropathology is concerned with pathologic changes of the central and peripheral nervous systems in deceased, as well as living, patients. Biopsies of muscles and nerves are a major procedure in neuropathology, along with cerebrospinal fluid sampling. Within Europe, Germany is the only country where neuropathology forms an independent branch of pathology. What is neuropathology? Neuropathology … Neuropathology: Treatment, Effects & Risks
Rolfing is a complementary medicine connective tissue treatment by biochemist Ida Rolf, which aligns the body with the ideal of the vertical line according to gravity. The indication for the therapy are complaints, such as back pain. Contraindications arise, for example, with implants, inflammation or open wounds. What is Rolfing? Rolfing is a form of … Rolfing: Treatment, Effect & Risks
The shoulder joint is of enormous importance for the function of the arms: it allows the greatest freedom of movement of all arm joints and is therefore a basic requirement for targeted grasping, transporting objects, shaking hands and all those functions that distinguish us as humans. All the more annoying are the various pain and … Shoulder Joint: Structure, Function & Diseases
Unlike the lower extremity, the shoulder does not have to carry the entire load of the human body. It is also exempt from locomotion. For this reason, it has a wide range of motion. However, it is also more often affected by disease than other joints. What is the shoulder? Schematic diagram showing the anatomy … Shoulder: Structure, Function & Diseases