OP In the case of a therapy-resistant torticollis in children, the decision to undergo surgery is made at the age of 6 at the latest. If the cause is the sternocleidomastoid muscle, it is cut at the base of the collarbone in order to release the muscle tension on the cervical spine. Immobilization for a … OP | Physiotherapy for a torticollis
A torticollis, which manifests itself as a permanent or temporary inclination of the head on one side and simultaneous rotation on the other side, can occur in children and infants for different reasons. It can be caused by the musculature (M. Sternocleidomastoideus), congenital or caused by birth trauma. A torticollis can then be treated physiotherapeutically. … Physiotherapy for a child with a torticollis
Acute torticollis An acute torticollis occurs: At first the neck should be relieved and if necessary fixed by a neck tie. If it is a muscular problem, heat application can alleviate the symptoms. A direct irritation of the structures leads to increased muscle tension and subsequently to a relieving posture. The acute torticollis is temporary … Acute torticollis | Physiotherapy for a child with a torticollis
Baby storage For infants with a torticollis, positioning is an important part of the therapy. The child is not yet able to influence his or her posture in everyday life and, in order to prevent unpleasant tension, will be pulled into the torticollis position again and again by the shortened muscle. Through a specific positioning, … Baby storage | Physiotherapy for a child with a torticollis
Summary A child’s torticollis is usually muscular in origin. The most common affected muscle is the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Shortening and/or connective tissue remodelling can result in loss of mobility and the child’s head may be fixed in the typical torticollis position. There are also other causes for a torticollis such as neurological diseases, diseases of … Summary | Physiotherapy for a child with a torticollis
ISG Blockade One speaks of an ISG blockage when the joint play is restricted or even eliminated. 60-80% of the population suffers from this blockade once in their life – mostly women in pregnancy. This is because from about the 6th week of pregnancy the body releases the hormone relaxin. It causes the ligaments of … ISG Blockade | Physiotherapy at ISG Complaints during pregnancy
Back pain Back pain occurs frequently during pregnancy – even more frequently in combination with ISG blockade. Thus nearly all pregnant women with ISG complaints suffer also from back pain. Because when the stabilizing ligaments of the sacroiliac joint loosen, the back muscles try to compensate for the instability. But since they are not actually … Back pain | Physiotherapy at ISG Complaints during pregnancy
Alternative treatment measures In addition to the treatment measures described above, pregnancy gymnastics, pregnancy yoga and acupuncture have also proven to be pain-relieving for ISG complaints. Movements in warm water can also relieve tension and improve mobility. Many pregnant women find it helpful to wear an abdominal belt in order to better distribute the increasing … Alternative treatment measures | Physiotherapy at ISG Complaints during pregnancy
The actively non-moving joint connects the spine with the pelvis and is secured by a strong ligamentous apparatus. It plays a decisive role in our posture, as it distributes the weight of the upper body to the hip joints and legs when standing. When sitting, it transfers the weight to the ischial tuberosities and the … Physiotherapy at ISG Complaints during pregnancy
Exercises In physiotherapy, pregnant women learn specific exercises to loosen the tense back muscles and loosen the ISG blockade. The following exercises should be performed in consultation with the therapist. If the symptoms increase, the exercises must be discontinued. Loosening of the ISG joint: The pregnant woman lies down on her back and puts her … Exercises | Physiotherapy at ISG Complaints during pregnancy
Biomechanics is particularly important to release the blockage. A forward rotation of the pelvic blades is combined with a flare of the pelvic blades (outflare) and an IR (internal rotation) of the hip joints. A backward rotation of the pelvic scoop is combined with an inward migration of the pelvic scoop and an outward rotation … Physiotherapy for an ISG blockage
Exercises In addition to the strengthening exercises mentioned above, the patient should also perform mobilization and stretching exercises. Supine position: alternately push the legs out so that movement is felt in the pelvis. Stand at the stairs: Push the affected leg to the underlying step so that the movement in the pelvis can be felt … Exercises | Physiotherapy for an ISG blockage
