Note This is an additional page on our topic: Physiotherapy Physiotherapy on neurophysiological basis We would like to discuss the following neurophysiological therapy methods: Neurophysiological therapy method according to Bobath Neurophysiological therapy method according to Vojta PNF General Introduction These treatment concepts are mainly used for so-called central movement disorders in children and adults. The … Neurophysiological physiotherapy
Physiotherapy on neurological basis according to Bobath The Bobath concept was developed in the middle of the 20th century by the married couple Berta (physiotherapist) and Dr. Karel (neurologist) Bobath. Although the neurophysiological basic hypotheses on which the therapy was developed are outdated today, this does not diminish the success of the therapy in the … Physiotherapy on neurological basis according to Bobath | Neurophysiological physiotherapy
Physiotherapy on neurophysiological basis according to Vojta The therapy according to Vojta was developed in the 50/60 years of the last century by the neurologist Dr. Vaclav Vojta through many years of studies of child motor development and through the observation of recurring reaction patterns to certain external stimuli in different positions of the body. … Physiotherapy on neurophysiological basis according to Vojta | Neurophysiological physiotherapy
Physiotherapeutic treatment on a neurophysiological basis according to PNF The Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (movement trajectory via the functional unit of nerve and muscle) was developed in the middle of the 20th century by the neurophysiologist Hermann Kabat and the physiotherapist Maggie Knott in America. The starting point of their research was the then frequent occurrence … Physiotherapeutic treatment on a neurophysiological basis according to PNF | Neurophysiological physiotherapy
For many people, electricity for treatment by a physiotherapist has long been nothing new and is more or less part of the standard program for treating knee problems, for example. But using electricity to transport substances into the body is new for many of us. But that is exactly what iontophoresis does. But how does … Iontophoresis
When is iontophoresis used? Iontophoresis is very versatile and can bring medication to its site of action very quickly. If the electrodes are glued directly to the skin, the medication is often applied to the skin as an ointment or via a cellulose paper. For example, painkillers (= analgesics) are applied in case of injuries. … When is iontophoresis used? | Iontophoresis
When should iontophoresis not be used? Contraindications are not very numerous but significant. Under no circumstances should patients with pacemakers with iontophoresis be treated by the current flow. Not because of the medication, but because of the current flow. This can severely disturb the “current balance” of a pacemaker and its function can be impaired. … When should iontophoresis not be used? | Iontophoresis
