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Alternative treatment measures | Stroke: Can Physiotherapy Help?

Alternative treatment measures A stroke means serious changes for the affected person and his social environment. A multidisciplinary treatment is necessary. Therefore, most patients receive occupational therapy in parallel to physiotherapy. In this therapy, ADL (activities of daily life, such as washing, dressing) are trained, among other things, in order to enable the affected person … Alternative treatment measures | Stroke: Can Physiotherapy Help?

Physiotherapy for spasticity

Physiotherapy is an important basis for any therapy of spasticity. Through a training plan specifically tailored to the patient, muscle groups are effectively stretched and strengthened to relieve muscle tension and prevent stiffness. The primary goal is to normalize everyday movements so that the patient can manage well despite the spasticity and regain some control … Physiotherapy for spasticity

Exercises | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Exercises Conscious walking Take a short walk and make sure to pull your toes up and consciously roll your foot from heel to toe with every step. Coordination Stand straight and upright. Now tap the floor with your right toe on the side of your foot and at the same time stretch your left arm … Exercises | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Spasticity in MS | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Spasticity in MS Spasticity is one of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis. The severity of spasticity can vary greatly from patient to patient. The triggers for spasticity can also be different (e.g. indigestion, pain, incorrect movements). The symptoms of spasticity can range from barely visible impairments to complete paralysis. For outsiders, spasticity in … Spasticity in MS | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Spasticity after stroke | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Spasticity after stroke As a result of a stroke, many patients experience paralysis or spasticity. The extremities, i.e. arms and legs, are particularly affected by spasticity. Spasticity is caused by increased muscle tone and often leads to long-term weakening of the muscles. Typical causes of spasticity after a stroke are feet turned inwards or an … Spasticity after stroke | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Summary | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Summary Overall, physiotherapy plays an important role in the treatment of spasticity. Since the problems on which spasticity is based are usually muscular in nature, targeted physical training and relaxation exercises can achieve good results in physiotherapeutic treatment. A training plan that is individually tailored to the needs of each patient helps to achieve set … Summary | Physiotherapy for spasticity

Neutral Zero Method: Treatment, Effect & Risks

With the neutral-zero method, the orthopedist evaluates and documents the range of motion of a joint using a three-digit code that is indexically valid and can be traced to the insurance system. In the neutral-zero method, the patient first stands in the neutral position of all joints and, from this neutral position, finally moves the … Neutral Zero Method: Treatment, Effect & Risks

Physiotherapy for neurological diseases

Neurological diseases affect the nervous system of our body. Our nervous system is divided into: The CNS is formed by the brain and the spinal cord. The peripheral (“distant”, “remote”) nervous system from all nerve tracts of our body, which, coming from the spinal cord, pulls into any area of our body and transmits information … Physiotherapy for neurological diseases

Physiotherapy according to Vojta

Physiotherapy according to Voita is a special form of therapy in physiotherapy, named after its founder Vaclav Voita. It is mainly used to treat disorders of the central nervous system in children and adults, but can also be applied in many other areas. In some physiotherapy schools, the basics of therapy are also part of … Physiotherapy according to Vojta

Summary | Physiotherapy according to Vojta

Summary Physiotherapy according to Voita is an independent form of therapy that must be prescribed separately by the doctor. Trained Voitatherapists carry out the physiotherapy. The concept is based on a defined combination of pressure points and specific therapy positions, and serves to activate and influence the central nervous system. Healthy motor and neural patterns … Summary | Physiotherapy according to Vojta

Spasticity: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

The term spasticity or spasticity comes from the Greek and means something like “cramp”. Accordingly, spasticity is a hardening and stiffening of muscles, causing movements to become uncontrollable. What is spasticity? Spasticity or spasticity is not a disease in its own right, but a symptom of a disease or injury to the central nervous system. … Spasticity: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Causes | Tetraspacification

Causes The cause of tetra spasticity is always damage to the central nervous system. This can have different causes and can have different characteristics: For example, in the course of a traumatic event (e.g. a fall from a great height), damage to the spinal cord can occur, which initially results in a flaccid paralysis, the … Causes | Tetraspacification