Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation is a therapeutic concept in which the patient is stimulated in a targeted manner in order to recall physiological muscle activities and movement sequences. Such stimuli are precisely placed and applied in certain phases of a movement or posture in order to strengthen and support certain muscle groups in their activity. The … PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
Do the health insurance companies pay the PNF? For the time being, there is sufficient scientific backing for the concept so that it will be paid for by health insurance companies. PNF is a concept recognized by the health insurance companies and is carried out by specially trained physiotherapists if a prescription for treatment on … Do the health insurance companies pay the PNF? | PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
PNF for the face PNF can not only be used for the treatment of extremities and trunk muscles, but also for the improvement of facial motor functions, e.g. after facial paresis (after a stroke or Lyme disease or similar). Verbal and tactile stimuli are used, visual control is also important. A mirror is often used … PNF for the face | PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)
A patella luxation (patella dislocation) is often caused by a jerky movement of the knee outside the knee joint axis. This results in an outward displacement of the patella. Patella dysplasia or too flat condyles are often the cause of a patella dislocation. Changes in the patella itself and a genu valgum, as well as … Physiotherapy for a patella luxation
Exercises It is important to improve the stability of the knee in case of a patella luxation. In addition to building up the musculature through appropriate exercises, balance and coordination training should be carried out. The following exercises are suitable for this: One leg stand (important: keep knees slightly bent) Running on an Airex mat, … Exercises | Physiotherapy for a patella luxation
Duration The duration of training in the case of a patella luxation depends on the degree of involvement of the surrounding structures. If a dislocation results in a rupture of the ligament structures, the healing phase takes significantly longer than with a change in statics. The deviation of the leg axis can be improved by … Duration | Physiotherapy for a patella luxation
BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart BWS syndrome can cause chest pain similar to angina pectoris (chest pain due to reduced blood flow to the heart muscle). This often causes patients anxiety. Vegetative symptoms such as sweating or shortness of breath can also be triggered by a blockage in the area of the BWS … BWS Syndrome – effects on the heart | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
BWS syndrome is the term used to describe pain in the thoracic spine area that may originate from the muscles or bony joint structures. The pain can lead to localized pain directly at the spinal column, but can also cause pain in the area of the chest, arms or even trigger vegetative symptoms such as … Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
Further physiotherapeutic applications Other therapeutic applications for BWS syndrome include medical training therapy, or physiotherapy, which uses equipment and/or one’s own body weight to specifically correct muscle imbalances. In addition, physical therapy measures are used to treat BWS syndrome. However, these are rather complementary measures, as they do not treat the causal triggers for the … Further physiotherapeutic applications | Physiotherapy for BWS syndrome
An injury to the inner or outer ligament often occurs when the knee is rotated with a fixed lower leg. Sports with jerky movements, such as soccer, handball or squash/tennis, can cause the above-mentioned mechanism. The inner ligament is more frequently affected than the outer ligament and is usually accompanied by injury to the inner … Physiotherapy for a rupture of the inner and outer ligament
Exercises Back or sitting position: push through the hollow of the knee of the stretched leg so that the M. Quadriceps tenses up (raising the stretched leg in the pushed through position) Squat (variations): stay in the bent position or simply sit on the wall, wide or narrow straddle or even lateral squat) Lunges For … Exercises | Physiotherapy for a rupture of the inner and outer ligament
Resistance to inner and outer band rupture The resilience depends on the pain symptoms of the patient. In general, there is no prohibition on exercise, but it should be adapted to the pain in order to avoid further injuries. If the pain subsides, training can be carefully resumed. However, jerky movements during the load should … Resistance to inner and outer band rupture | Physiotherapy for a rupture of the inner and outer ligament
