A stroke (apoplexy) is an acute circulatory disorder of the brain, usually caused by a vascular occlusion, more rarely by a bleeding. Hemiplegia (affected arm and/or leg of one half of the body), speech disorders or visual impairment can occur. Depending on the location of the circulatory disorder, various symptoms are possible. After intensive medical … Physiotherapy for a stroke
Summary The symptoms after a stroke can vary greatly from individual to individual, with half-side paralysis of one half of the body (arm and leg) often occurring. Depending on the severity and localization of the circulatory disturbance in the brain, various accompanying symptoms such as speech disorders, visual disturbances and later spasticity can occur. The … Summary | Physiotherapy for a stroke
Physiotherapy is an important part of the therapy for bursitis of the elbow and offers different treatment approaches. It is important that physiotherapeutic treatment should only be started after the acute inflammation has subsided, in order not to aggravate the symptoms and cause greater damage. The aims of physiotherapy in the case of bursitis of … Physiotherapy for bursitis of the elbow
Exercises Sit or stand straight and upright. Take two light weights in each hand.Now lead the weights from the shoulder to the front, upwards and bend the elbows. The weights turn inwards during this movement. Return to the starting position, the arms are never fully extended. 3 times 10 repetitions. Extend one arm and angle … Exercises | Physiotherapy for bursitis of the elbow
Symptoms The symptoms of bursitis vary from patient to patient. A typical characteristic is a distinct swelling of the bursa, which is not only palpable but also externally visible. This is accompanied by other typical signs of inflammation such as reddening and warming of the joint. The main characteristic of an inflammation of the bursa … Symptoms | Physiotherapy for bursitis of the elbow
Homeopathy and home remedies Homeopathic medicines and home remedies can also be used to treat bursitis of the elbow. In homeopathy, the choice of the right remedy depends on the cause and the existing symptoms of the bursitis. Depending on this, the remedies of choice include, for example, Ruta D12, Potassium chloratum D12, Arnica D12, … Homeopathy and home remedies | Physiotherapy for bursitis of the elbow
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Oculomotor apraxia is also called Cogan II syndrome and is an extremely rare eye disorder that makes it impossible for affected individuals to perform eye movements for fixation. Most often, the syndrome is congenital, but acquired variants also occur. The movement disorder in this form is usually related to another disease, such as a stroke. … Oculomotor Apraxia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Gesture is nonverbal communication through arms, hands, and head movements. It often occurs concomitantly with verbal communication and supports the characteristics of speech. What is gesture? Gesture is nonverbal communication through arms, hands, and head movements. Gestures have tremendous importance in human evolution and contributed to the development of language. They were even influential to … Gestures: Function, Tasks, Role & 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
Lacerations are among the common injuries that occur in the course of a person’s life and usually heal without problems or complications. In the case of extensive lacerations or those that bleed very heavily and permanently, medical advice should be sought to ensure good wound care. This will also ensure optimal healing of the laceration. … Laceration: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A radiologist works in a medical field that uses electromagnetic radiation and/or mechanical waves to make diagnoses. For scientific purposes, as well as in the field of research, radiology is used. What is a radiologist? Radiologists work in various subfields such as diagnostic radiology, which is divided into neuroradiology and pediatric radiology. Radiation therapy and … Radiologist: Diagnosis, Treatment & Choice of Doctor
