Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow

A golfer’s elbow (also called “golfer’s arm”) is when the flexors of the hand cause pain due to overloading. This happens particularly with longer, unaccustomed strain and untrained musculature, with continuous, one-sided load with sport and in the occupation everyday life (PC work, assembly line work). In this case the pain manifests itself on the … Physiotherapy for a golfer’s elbow

Physiotherapy for ISG syndrome

The joint can be stabilized by specific relieving, mobilizing and stretching exercises. The exercises should first be performed under the supervision of the physiotherapist to prevent incorrect execution, which could lead to further damage. Manual therapy to relax the muscles as well as heat, cold and electrotherapy can also alleviate the pain. The article “ISG-Blockade” … Physiotherapy for ISG syndrome

Pain | Physiotherapy for ISG syndrome

Pain An ISG syndrome (= sacroiliac joint syndrome) is a canting of the sacroiliac joint, which connects the lower spine with the pelvis. The ISG syndrome can lead to severe pain and movement restrictions for the affected persons. Physiotherapeutic treatment can provide relief in most cases. If the physiotherapist determines that the cause of the … Pain | Physiotherapy for ISG syndrome

Prognosis/Progress | Pigment disorder on the forehead

Prognosis/Progress A pigment disorder on the forehead has no disease value in most cases and therefore usually takes a harmless course. For this reason, most of the affected persons can only be considered for cosmetic treatment of the changed skin area. How exactly the pigment disorder on the forehead develops over time depends to a … Prognosis/Progress | Pigment disorder on the forehead

Tabatiere

Introduction The tabatière, also known as foveola radialis, is a small, elongated triangular depression on the thumb side (radial side) of the carpal. It is particularly prominent when all fingers are held extended and the thumb is spread apart. Since snuffers used to put their snuff in portions into the depression and inhale from it, … Tabatiere

Pigment disorder on the forehead

Synonyms Hyperpigmentation forehead, hypopigmentation forehead, depigmentation forehead, white spot disease, vitiligo Definition The term “pigment disorder” summarizes a series of diseases that are characterized by a disturbed formation of the skin’s color pigments. This disorder can lead to an altered skin appearance in persons with pigment disorders on the forehead. The natural pigmentation of the … Pigment disorder on the forehead

Torn capsule at the toe

Definition In most cases a capsule rupture is caused by traumatic external force. It is often a case of rapid and severe overstretching of the joint, which the capsule cannot withstand. The capsule can also rupture in the context of a fracture near the joint. The rupture of the joint capsule can in turn lead … Torn capsule at the toe