rheumatism

Further measures | Physiotherapy for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Further measures As described above, the measures in the treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are manifold due to the complex clinical picture and different stages. Besides active and passive movement therapy as the main measure: Thermal applications Electrotherapy Water therapy Ultrasound therapy Massages Manual lymphatic drainage Tape recorders Summary Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a progressive … Further measures | Physiotherapy for Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Hormonal, endocrine joint diseases belong to the rheumatic form. Rheumatism is basically a collective term for all diseases of the musculoskeletal system with often autoimmune or metabolically induced causes that are not completely understood. The disease affects not only structures of the locomotor system (joints, bones, ligaments and muscles), but also other systems such as … Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Hyperthyroidism (hyperparathyroidism) | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Hyperthyroidism (hyperparathyroidism) The parathyroid glands lie in the neck, right next to the thyroid gland – as the name suggests. They belong to the endocrine hormone-forming organs, i.e. they release substances into the bloodstream. Mainly the hormones of the parathyroid glands (parathyroid hormones) control the production of calcium in the body. Calcium is a mineral … Hyperthyroidism (hyperparathyroidism) | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Diabetes mellitus | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Diabetes mellitus Diabetes mellitus is commonly known as diabetes. This is also a metabolic disease. The hormone insulin keeps the blood sugar level (the amount of sugar in the blood) continuously at about the same level in healthy people. After ingestion, insulin ensures that the sugar is absorbed from the blood into the cells and … Diabetes mellitus | Physiotherapy for hormonal, endocrine joint diseases

Muscle and Bone Examinations

Over 400 skeletal muscles and 200 bones, connected by numerous tendons and joints, allow us to walk upright, turn, bend and stand on our heads. As resilient as our skeletal structure is, it is also susceptible to wear and tear, incorrect loading and various diseases. The right diagnosis is important for prevention and appropriate treatment. … Muscle and Bone Examinations

Muscle and Bone Examinations: Functional Tests and Imaging Techniques

Testing muscle and joint function plays a major role in orthopedics. For this purpose, range of motion, muscle tension, and strength are assessed. The spine and trunk, shoulder, elbow, hand and fingers, elbow, hip, knee and feet are examined. Numerous different tests exist and the examiner will not perform all nearly 50 for the knee … Muscle and Bone Examinations: Functional Tests and Imaging Techniques

Nettle: Medicinal Plant with Tradition

Stinging nettle is rather unpopular because it multiplies en masse and hurts unpleasantly when touched. But as a medicinal plant it has a long tradition and helps with rheumatism, cystitis and prostate problems. Historically, the nettle is a plant with quite an impressive career: the first poetic praise of the nettle was given by the … Nettle: Medicinal Plant with Tradition

First symptoms | Physiotherapy for Psoriasis-Arthritis-Psoriasis

First symptoms In 75% of people affected by psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis appears first. The first symptoms are then dry, itchy and scaly patches, which usually appear first on the elbows, knees, head, armpits, gluteal fold or breast region. The inflammatory reaction in psoriasis is triggered by the fact that cells of the immune system penetrate … First symptoms | Physiotherapy for Psoriasis-Arthritis-Psoriasis

Physiotherapy for rheumatic diseases

Rheumatism is a collective term for all pain and inflammatory diseases of the locomotor system, with partial effects on other systems of our body. Among other things joints, tendons and ligaments, muscles and bones can be affected. The causes are manifold, from autoimmune diseases, metabolic disorders to degeneration (wear and tear in old age). Autoimmune … Physiotherapy for rheumatic diseases

Physiotherapy for Psoriasis-Arthritis-Psoriasis

Physiotherapy is an indispensable treatment method for rheumatic diseases, including psoriasis arthritis, the inflammatory psoriasis in the joints. There are various treatment methods for psoriatic arthritis that can be used in physiotherapy. Physiotherapy is the most important way to alleviate the symptoms of psoriasis arthritis. The aim of physiotherapy is to reduce pain in the … Physiotherapy for Psoriasis-Arthritis-Psoriasis