“Knee Mobilization” The flexion of the knee joint is trained in a sitting position. The knee is lifted while the heel pulls towards the thigh. By lifting the knee, evasive movements are avoided. Both joint partners (thigh and lower leg) are moved to their full extent of movement. It is important to make sure that … 1 exercise
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
The exercises for various forms of muscular dystrophies are designed to improve the functionality and coordination of the muscles and to preserve the remaining muscles as much as possible. For those affected, this ideally means an improvement in general strength and mobility and a slowing down of the progressive disease process. Depending on the cause … Exercises for muscular dystrophy
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
Mobilization in a closed chain: Stand on one leg on a firm or unstable surface. From this position you may perform all possible movements. For example, do small knee bends, use a standing scale, write your name in the air with the other foot, stand on your forefoot. This should create a slight instability, which … Torn Ligaments – Exercise 1
Squat. From a hip-wide stance, bend your knees while your upper body leans straight forward and pushes your buttocks backwards. The weight is not on the forefoot but mostly on the heel. Bend your knees max. to 90° and then come back to the extension. The bending should be slower than the stretching. Do 3 … Torn Ligaments in the Knee – Exercise 4
In ligament injuries, mobility in the knee joint is initially restricted by reflex muscle tension, but later on, instability in the knee joint can occur, particularly in the case of torn ligaments. Untreated torn ligaments increase the risk of subsequent knee joint wear and tear – arthrosis in the knee joint. Once the injury has … Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
Tapes – Bandages Tape algae and bandages are often used for ligament injuries and instabilities in the knee joint. A distinction is made between stabilizing classic tape and kinesiotape, which hardly restricts the mobility of the taped joint. Classical tape can immobilize the joint and serve as a splint. Kinesiotape can have different functions. There … Tapes – Bandages | Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
Summary Inner and outer ligament injuries to the knee are very common. There is pain on the affected side of the knee, swelling, reddening and warming as well as painful restriction of movement. Later on, instability in the knee joint can occur, especially in the case of torn ligaments, because the proprioception as well as … Summary | Exercises for an injury to the inner and outer ligaments
