Heat therapy is a generic term for various applications in physiotherapy and physical therapy as well as balneotherapy. In general, heat therapy comprises all therapy methods in which heat is applied to the skin in various forms for mostly 20-40 minutes in order to achieve a blood circulation-promoting, metabolism-stimulating and muscle-relaxing effect. Fields of application … Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Bog cushion: What is it? Moor pillows are pillows that are available in different sizes and contain moor from different moor areas, depending on the manufacturer. The bog pillows are produced especially for medical purposes and usually consist of a plastic foil into which the bog is filled. Depending on the manufacturer, the lifetime of … Bog cushion: What is it? | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Peat bath Peat baths are offered in many spas and thermal baths, but there are also similar products for use in the bathtub at home. The peat bath has a centuries-old tradition, although its healing effect is controversial among medical experts. A real peat bath usually consists of fresh peat and thermal water, as this … Peat bath | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Fangocur Fangocur is a company based in Gossendorf, Styria, Austria, which manufactures and sells various medical products made from the volcanic Gossendorf healing clay. These include mineral creams and masks, fango packs for home use and healing clay for oral administration. Fangocur Bentomed is dissolved as a powder in water and is said to have … Fangocur | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Hot air Hot air therapy is a dry heat therapy in which the patient does not come into contact with the heating medium. Usually thereby an infrared heat emitter is used, which does not radiate UV jets and which can deliver the radiant heat to a large treatment area. A treatment with hot air usually … Hot air | Heat Therapy as Physiotherapy
Water gymnastics (aquafitness) includes gymnastic exercises and is practiced in normal swimming pools and also in non-swimmer pools. It is suitable for children, adults and seniors. Even obese people can benefit from aqua gymnastics because fat burning is stimulated. The buoyancy of the water makes it possible to do endurance and strength exercises with less … Water gymnastics
Summary Water gymnastics makes it possible to reduce stress on joints, discs, bones and other structures involved. This is crucial, since certain diseases such as osteoporosis, rheumatism, ankylosing spondylitis, intervertebral disc lesions, knee TEPs, hip TEPs, muscle atrophies and many more may not allow normal training on land. In addition, the water buoyancy and water … Summary | Water gymnastics
The vibration training is performed on a vibration plate, which is offered by various manufacturers. They differ, for example, in size or in the supplied accessories, but ultimately the following exercises can be performed on most models. The vibration plate is used for static exercises, but also for dynamic exercises that are intended to build … Vibration plate training
Exercises for the bottom 1) Lift pelvis 2) Squat 3) Lunge You are looking for more exercises for the buttocks? Starting position: Supine position on a quilting board or a similar surface, which has the same height as the vibration plate, the feet stand on the vibration plate Execution: Lift your pelvis slowly, hold it … Exercises for the bottom | Vibration plate training
Exercises for the arms Dips push-up forearm support Execution: Support yourself with stretched elbows at the back of the vibration plate, sit on the edge of the vibration plate and stretch your legs forward. Put your heels up, then lift your buttocks slightly and bend your elbows up to about 110° and then stretch them … Exercises for the arms | Vibration plate training
Are there any side effects? In general, vibration training has no side effects or harmful effects and can be done by almost anyone in any age group. However, there are some limitations: If you are unsure, it is recommended that you consult a specialist before starting vibration training and discuss the risks with him. Even … Are there any side effects? | Vibration plate training
Summary Vibration training can be used, for example, to strengthen the muscles of the stomach, buttocks, back and arms. In the case of arthrosis, this can stabilize the joint, which can reduce joint pain. The training can also help to relax and loosen the muscles. A training session of 10 minutes twice a week is … Summary | Vibration plate training