After a rupture of the cruciate ligament, immobilisation of the knee in order not to impede the wound healing of the acute phase is the first important measure. The doctor then determines the further course of treatment. Once the movement is released, the patient can start with careful mobilization exercises. 1. exercise At the beginning … Exercises for a cruciate ligament rupture
Cruciate ligament rupture – surgery or not? A rupture of the cruciate ligament is one of the most common sports injuries. There are 2 cruciate ligaments in the knee, the anterior and the posterior cruciate ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament pulls from the outer surface of the medial condyle to the inner surface of the … Cruciate ligament rupture – surgery or not? | Exercises for a cruciate ligament rupture
Hip dysplasia is a congenital maldevelopment of the acetabulum. The acetabulum is flattened and the femoral head cannot be properly anchored in the acetabular roof. Every third child is born with this malformation and in 40% of the cases the malformation is found on both sides. Girls are six times more frequently affected than boys. … Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
Physiotherapeutic measures Causes of hip dysplasia can be multiple pregnancies, premature births, family history and the position of the child in the mother’s womb. Immediately after birth, asymmetry, difficulty in abduction and a gluteal fold can be detected. An ultrasound examination ultimately provides clarity. The greatest risk in hip joint dysplasia is the risk of … Physiotherapeutic measures | Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
Hip dysplasia in the baby Immediately after birth, the baby develops a gentle position. The affected leg or both legs show a clear abduction handicap. If only one leg is affected, it is usually moved less than the healthy leg and seems to be shorter. Clearly visible is a different skin fold on the buttocks. … Hip dysplasia in the baby | Hip dysplasia – exercises from physiotherapy
It is important in the treatment that those affected can exercise regularly and can perform these exercises independently. Only then can Schroth’s treatment be successful. It should be understood what deformation of the spinal column is present (convex or concave scoliosis in the lumbar spine or BWS). Physiotherapy is used to treat this pathological direction … Exercises against scoliosis
Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy Our body is supported by the spine in posture and movement. The shape of the spine is straight when viewed from the front and back. Seen from the side, it is double S-shaped. This shape enables the body to better absorb and transmit the forces that act on it. We … Scoliosis – Impact and Therapy | Exercises against scoliosis
“Stretching of the lateral neck muscles” You assume an upright and straight posture while sitting. The shoulder blades are deeply drawn back, the sternum is directed upwards. Reach under the seat with one hand and place the opposite ear on the same side of the shoulder. Hold the tension for about 10 seconds. Stretching of … Exercises against neck tensions 4
“Stretching the chest muscles” You lean with your forearm against a wall or door frame. Now turn your upper body in the opposite direction to your forearm so that you feel a pull from your armpit to your chest muscles. Hold this stretch for 10 seconds and stretch each side 3 times. Continue to the … Exercises against neck tensions 3
The anterior (ventral) musculature shortens noticeably in today’s everyday life, while the back muscles are too weak to straighten the spine. Exercises for the thoracic spine are aimed at correcting this muscular imbalance, maintaining the mobility of the vertebral joints and restoring the physiological position of the spine. The exercises should be integrated into everyday … Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises with the Theraband The exercises can be performed from a standing or sitting position on a stool. One foot is placed on one end of the Theraband. The shorter the Theraband is gripped, the higher the resistance. The exercise should initially only be performed against light resistance until it is safely mastered. 1st exercise … Exercises with the Theraband | Exercises for the thoracic spine
Exercises for acute pain In case of acute pain, strenuous exercises should be avoided, as well as anything that aggravates the pain.More relaxing exercises can be found in the articles: Light mobilizing exercises, such as rolling in and out of the seat with the help of the arms if necessary (like the Theraband exercise with … Exercises for acute pain | Exercises for the thoracic spine
