Physiotherapy The treatment of muscular dystrophy through physiotherapy is adapted individually from patient to patient according to the progress of the disease, the general condition of the patient and the type of muscular dystrophy. However, the primary goal of physiotherapy is always to maintain and improve the patient’s mobility as much as possible and to … Physiotherapy | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
Summary Since there is no promising drug therapy concept for muscular dystrophies, the exercises performed as part of the therapy play a central role. They enable the patients to actively do something against the rapid progress of the disease and to regain a bit of quality of life for themselves. The routine of daily training … Summary | Exercises for muscular dystrophy
The disease known as Ledderhose disease (named after its first discoverer) is a plantar fibromatosis. Translated this means plantar – concerning the sole of the foot, fibro – fiber/tissue fiber and matose – proliferation or growth, i.e. a proliferation of cells in the sole of the foot. The disease belongs to the rheumatic diseases. It … Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
Physiotherapy Ledderhose disease is a chronic disease that cannot be cured by physiotherapy. However, various measures can be taken to influence the symptoms caused by the contracture, as well as the course and subsequent symptoms. The formation of nodules in the tissue of the plantar fascia causes various symptoms. The tendon becomes more inelastic, which … Physiotherapy | Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
Foot malpositions As mentioned above, the toes form the mobile, non-fixed attachment of the plantar fascia. Due to the formation of nodules and shortening of the tendon, the toes can now become curved, bending to the chronic pull. This results in a foot malposition. The foot malpositions, which are congenital in most cases, can therefore … Foot malpositions | Morbus Ledderhose – exercises
“Stretch Hamstring”. Place the affected leg stretched on an elevation. Now try to grasp the tightened tip of the foot by tilting your upper body. Hold the stretch in the back of your thigh (hamstring) for 10 seconds and repeat the exercise after a short break. Continue with the next exercise.
Lunge: From a standing position, perform a long lunge forward with the affected leg. The knee should not project beyond the tips of the feet. At the same time, the back knee lowers to the ground. In the low position you can either perform small pulsating movements or push yourself back into a standing position. … Torn Ligaments – Exercise 5
“Side Lift” Fasten a Theraband under one foot and pull the opposite arm stretched upwards and outwards. You can also take a weight (water bottle etc.) instead of the Theraband. Do 15 repetitions per shoulder. Continue to the next exercise
“Lateral Stretch” Tilt your ear while sitting or standing to the respective shoulder with straight upper body. Your gaze and chin are constantly straight forward. Press the opposite shoulder downwards so that you can feel the stretch there. Continue to the next exercise
“Strengthening of the Rhomboids” Keep upright seat, abdomen and back tension, move elbows backwards at a 90° angle to the body and contract shoulder blades (as in rowing). Alternatively, the exercise can also be performed in the prone position and strengthened with a rod or theraband. Do this exercise 3 times with 15 repetitions each. … Exercises against neck tensions 5
The shifting of the spine into a hunchback causes a change in the position of the shoulder blade, the shoulder girdle slips forward. The body tries to put the head, pelvis and feet on top of each other to get a good load support. If a shift occurs, the body compensates with a counter thrust. … Exercises against neck pain
Exercises against neck tensions in the office Especially in the office, muscle tensions are very common. Since people often sit in a certain position and there is little movement, especially in the shoulder and neck area, the blood circulation is reduced, resulting in painful hypertension. It is best to carry out small relaxation exercises regularly … Exercises against neck tensions in the office | Exercises against neck pain
