Exercise language In addition to the skeletal muscles, speech can also be affected by a stroke. This is important in the communication between the patient and the therapist, as well as between the patient and his relatives. Here, too, speech therapy exercises can be performed to improve speech ability. Here too, it is important to … Exercise language | Stroke exercises
A stroke is a circulatory disorder in parts of the brain. As a result, different regions of the brain are no longer sufficiently supplied with oxygen and nutrients. The consequences manifest themselves in severe impairments, which depend on the extent and location of the brain damage. After heart disease and cancer, stroke is the third … Stroke: Can Physiotherapy Help?
Pareses By paresis, doctors understand an incomplete paralysis of a muscle, a muscle group or a whole extremity. The difference to plegia is that although the muscle strength in this area is significantly reduced, residual functions still exist. Pareses are caused by a neurological disorder. The stroke disrupts the so-called 2nd motoneuron (motor nerve cells … Pareses | Stroke: Can Physiotherapy Help?
Multiple Sclerosis It is, just like a stroke, a neurological disease. Unlike a stroke, the exact causes of the disease are not yet known – researchers assume that it is a multifactorial event. However, a commonality between stroke and MS in the causes is now known. This is that coagulation factor XII is responsible for … Multiple Sclerosis | Stroke: Can Physiotherapy Help?
Exercises after a stroke It is important that the remaining residual functions are stimulated and trained as early as possible in order to maintain and promote them. In addition, other intact brain structures should be trained so that they can take over the tasks of any brain areas that have been disturbed. The choice of … Exercises after a stroke | 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?
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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 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 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
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 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
