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Further physiotherapeutic measures | Physiotherapy – exercises for the cervical spine

Further physiotherapeutic measures Further measures to loosen muscles of the cervical spine (HWS) or to give support and relief to structures is the taping. In acutely tense cases a heat therapy by means of fango is appropriate, in combination with a classical Massage therapy. However, this only treats the symptom at that moment – in … Further physiotherapeutic measures | Physiotherapy – exercises for the cervical spine

Physiotherapy exercises knee

Physiotherapy for the knee is individually tailored to the current problem and the goals that physiotherapist and patient would like to achieve together in physiotherapy. Possible goals include mobilization, movement expansion, strengthening, stabilization, detonation of muscles or pain reduction. Exercises The exercises either refer to the joint itself, or to surrounding structures such as ligaments … Physiotherapy exercises knee

Further measures | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Further measures In addition to active physiotherapy for the knee, there are further measures to passively treat the knee in a supportive manner. Manual therapy can be used to relieve, expand movement and distribute the synovial fluid. A pleasant relief can be achieved especially through traction – the joint partners are moved away from each … Further measures | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Anatomy of the knee joint | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Anatomy of the knee joint The largest joint in the body – the knee – is the connection between the lower and upper thigh. It is composed of the lower end of the femur (thigh bone), the upper end of the tibia (shin bone) and the patella (kneecap). It is therefore an interaction of several … Anatomy of the knee joint | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Summary | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Summary The knee joint is a complex movement system consisting of compound partial joints and various passive and active structures. The cruciate ligaments and joint cartilage are particularly susceptible to injuries. Due to the bipedal gait, a lot of weight is placed on the knee throughout life, which, even without injury, can lead to arthrosis … Summary | Physiotherapy exercises knee

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 5

“Stretching of the rear neck muscles” After you have assumed an upright and straight sitting position, the head is guided from the pre-tensioned lateral inclination (see Exercise 4) like a pendulum diagonally downwards to the left. The chin thus aligns with the left chest/shoulder. Hold this position for 10 seconds and make 3 passes. Then … Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 5

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 6

“Stretching of the front neck muscles” In an upright sitting position, the head is placed in the neck after it has been placed on the shoulder beforehand. In doing so, the chin is led diagonally upwards to the other side. Hold the tension for 10 seconds and perform 3 passes. Then change sides. Back to … Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 6

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 2

“Lifting the head out of the double chin” From the supine position the cervical spine is stretched by placing the chin on the chest (double chin). The head is lifted 1-2 cm from this position and held for 10-15 seconds. Repeat this exercise 3 times. Continue to next exercise

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 1

“The double chin” From the supine position the cervical spine is stretched by placing the chin on the chest (double chin). The head has thereby ground contact. The feet thereby set up and the arms laterally at the body put down. Hold the stretching position for about 10 seconds and repeat it 5-10 times after … Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 1

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 3

“Mobilization for the cervical spine” A blocked vertebra can be released by the patient himself with a towel. To do this, the towel is folded into a long strip and placed against the blocked vertebrae of the cervical spine in the neck. With the hands, the ends of the towel are held tautly forward, the … Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 3

Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 4

“Stretching of the lateral neck muscles” From the straight upright position, the right ear is placed on the right shoulder as much as possible. The left shoulder is pressed down in the process. This pull can be created by grasping with the left hand under the seat. Hold for 3 x 10 seconds. Afterwards the … Physiotherapy – exercises cervical spine exercise 4

Physiotherapy for scoliosis

The spine has a certain shape, which is important for supporting the trunk in posture and movement. Due to the double S-shape, the forces acting on the spine can be diverted to adjacent joints. The double S-shape can be seen from the side. Seen from the front and back, however, it is straight. If the … Physiotherapy for scoliosis