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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