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Treatment of muscle shortening | Exercises against muscle shortening

Treatment of muscle shortening Muscle shortening can be treated in physiotherapy through active and passive stretching exercises. An exercise program for home use with specific exercises for muscle lengthening is also part of the program. A stretching program and muscle lengthening in therapy always includes muscle building and posture training, because often shortened muscles are … Treatment of muscle shortening | Exercises against muscle shortening

Exercises against muscle shortening

Muscle shortening often occurs as a result of long-term, one-sided postures or movements. For example, muscle shortening can be caused by too little exercise and sitting in the office for long periods of time every day, but also by one-sided sporting strain without regular stretching. The muscles of the front and back of the thighs, … Exercises against muscle shortening

Back | Exercises against muscle shortening

Back 1) Stretching in the long seat 2) The “plow Starting position: sitting on a pad, both legs stretched forward, loose and relaxed with slightly bent knees Execution: now the back is bent vertebra by vertebra towards the legs and “made round”, the head is taken into the stretch and the chin moves towards the … Back | Exercises against muscle shortening

Exercises with the Theraband

Strengthening exercises cannot always be done due to lack of time caused by everyday life and work. Therabands are ideal to take along or for training at home and can be used anywhere. An increase in resistance is possible and a variety of exercise variations are available. The exercises are repeated 15-20 times and are … Exercises with the Theraband

Summary | Exercises with the Theraband

Summary Exercises with the Theraband can be varied very much and can be used everywhere. With the flexible band a variety of exercises can be performed on all parts of the body and the resistance of the Theraband allows an increase. All articles in this series: Exercises with the Theraband Summary

Exercises for elbow arthrosis

In the scope of conservative therapy for elbow arthrosis, exercises play a major role in addition to pain therapy. Since the mobility of the joint is strongly limited and painful due to the elbow arthrosis and the elbow should generally not be overloaded, the musculature diminishes more and more and the elbow loses stability. This … Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Therapy concept – What to do in case of elbow arthrosis? | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Therapy concept – What to do in case of elbow arthrosis? In case of an existing elbow arthrosis a therapy should always be symptomatic, since the disease itself is not curable. For this purpose, various treatment measures are available: Gentle: The elbow joint should not be exposed to too much stress. To avoid stiffening and … Therapy concept – What to do in case of elbow arthrosis? | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Further treatment options | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Further treatment options The bandage is a useful therapy supplement for existing elbow arthrosis. There are basically two different types of bandages: Bandages are always made of firm, stretchable material and are applied around the affected area. In contrast to orthoses, bandages allow the joint more freedom of movement so that there is no major … Further treatment options | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Summary | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

Summary In case of an existing elbow arthrosis, specific exercises can and should be carried out despite the prohibition of strain, which strengthen the muscles, give the elbow more stability and promote the mobility of the joint. At the same time, the exercises can help to relieve the pain and have a positive influence on … Summary | Exercises for elbow arthrosis

COPD – exercises from physiotherapy

In the treatment of COPD, various exercises learned during therapy play an essential role in slowing down the progression of the disease and restoring quality of life to the patient by maintaining and improving lung function. In addition to special breathing exercises, the main focus is on exercises to strengthen the respiratory muscles and exercises … COPD – exercises from physiotherapy

Exercises in the COPD group | COPD – exercises from physiotherapy

Exercises in the COPD group The group training is divided into different phases with different exercises. The exercises serve to increase the patient’s endurance, mobility, coordination and strength. Some exercises are listed as examples. 1. endurance 1 minute fast walking, then 1 minute break with breathing exercises. 2 minutes walking or running and correspondingly 2 … Exercises in the COPD group | COPD – exercises from physiotherapy

Theraband exercises | COPD – exercises from physiotherapy

Theraband exercises Theraband exercises serve to strengthen the muscles, improve breathing coordination and mobilize the chest. Sit down on a chair, pass the Theraband under your thighs and cross it over on your lap and grasp the ends with your hands that are loosely placed on the outside of your thighs. Now breathe out through … Theraband exercises | COPD – exercises from physiotherapy