DCIS: Diagnosis, Risk, Therapy

Brief overview Course and prognosis: Basically harmless, but possible precancerous condition. Symptoms: Usually no symptoms Causes and risk factors: Not known to date Diagnostics: Mammography, biopsy Treatment: Surgery, radiation, if necessary anti-hormonal therapy Prevention: Not possible with certainty What is DCIS? In DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), epithelial cells lining the milk ducts of the … DCIS: Diagnosis, Risk, Therapy

Yoga for beginners

Yoga is originally a philosophy of life rather than a sport, but in the western world Yoga is often understood as a specific form of training program consisting of gentle exercises involving breathing. For beginners, yoga is a small challenge of strength, stability and balance in the beginning. There are, however, exercises (asanas) that are … Yoga for beginners

Physiotherapy | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy for multiple sclerosis depends on the symptoms of the patient. Equally important in the treatment of multiple sclerosis is talk therapy, which affects the physiotherapist as much as a psychotherapist. The patient should be able to talk about his or her symptoms and anxiety and express his or her worries so that the … Physiotherapy | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises

Gait disorder | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises

Gait disorder In multiple sclerosis, a gait disorder develops due to the accompanying symptoms. It usually shows a somewhat unsteady gait pattern with slight sway, especially around corners or through doors. This can occur due to coordination/balance difficulties, as self-perception is disturbed and distances are harder to estimate due to existing visual disorders. Gait exercises … Gait disorder | Multiple Sclerosis (MS) exercises

Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help

Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome The carpal tunnel is a channel on the wrist, more precisely between the ball of the little finger and the ball of the thumb. It is formed by the small carpal bones and on the outside by a firm connective tissue band. The tendons of the flexor muscles of the … Causes of carpal tunnel syndrome | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help

Which fingers fall asleep | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help

Which fingers fall asleep The individual fingers of the hand are each supplied by specific nerves. These nerves are responsible for making us feel things and for keeping our fingers flexible. The so-called ulnar nerve, which runs along the forearm, is responsible for the little finger and the outside of the ring finger. For the … Which fingers fall asleep | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help

Further therapeutic measures | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help

Further therapeutic measures Other measures in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome include electrotherapy, self-massage using a fascial roller, taping or wearing a wrist splint to relieve the affected area, and also treatment of the cervical spine. Carpal tunnel syndrome problems are often triggered in this area, where the median nerve exits between the vertebrae … Further therapeutic measures | Carpal tunnel syndrome – exercises that help