“Rowing with the Theraband” Attach a Theraband to a door or window handle. Stand slightly bent and hold the band in both ends. The elbows are angled sideways at shoulder level. The backs of the hands are pointing upwards and are at the same level as the elbows. The cervical spine and thoracic spine are … Rowing with the Theraband
Eagle’s Wings: Lie down in prone position. The gaze is constantly directed downwards, the arms are stretched out forward. Now lead the stretched arms sideways to your upper body and lift your upper body by this impulse while breathing out. Make 2 passes with 15 repetitions each. Continue with the next exercise.
Stand upright and shoulderwide. Hold a weight in each hand. At the beginning your arms hang to the side of your body, your stomach is tensed. Now straighten your breastbone, pull your shoulders down and bring both arms sideways to shoulder level. Shoulder, elbow and wrist form a line. The arms are almost extended. Finally, … Page lift for Scheuermann’s Disease
“Stretch on the wall” Stand sideways to a wall. Flex your forearm against the wall and then turn your upper body further up. You will feel a pull in the chest muscles or in the armpit area. Hold the stretch for 10 seconds and then change sides. Each side should be stretched 2-3 times. Alternatively, … Stretching on the wall
Men are more frequently affected by Scheuermann’s disease than women. It is not completely clear why the disease occurs. Hereditary factors as well as overstrain (sitting bent forward, compression, etc.) can promote the development of the disease. Therapy, even in adolescence, is essential to prevent or minimize late effects. 4 simple exercises to imitate Rowing … Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
Further therapeutic measures In addition to the exercise program, which is important in the physiotherapeutic treatment of Scheuermann’s disease, detonating techniques can also be used to loosen the tense muscles. Due to the constant incorrect posture, certain muscle groups are less well supplied and tend to develop frequent painful tension. Adhesive or shortened tissue can … Further therapeutic measures | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
X-ray X-rays are the diagnostic tool of choice in Scheuermann’s disease. An MRI and a CT can also be used for a more precise assessment. The malformation of the vertebral bodies can be clearly seen in the X-ray image. The disease can be judged particularly in the lateral view of the spinal column. Different stages … X-ray | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
Summary Scheuermann’s disease is a growth disorder of the spinal column occurring in adolescence and usually leads to the formation of a hunchback. Rarely the lumbar spine is affected, if this is the case, it comes to a reduced lumbar lordosis (hollow back). Physiotherapy is intended to relieve the deformed vertebrae. This is done by … Summary | Physiotherapy for Scheuermann’s disease
Bechterew’s disease is named after its discoverer Vladimir Bechterew. The term ankylosing spondylitis is used as a synonym for Bekhterev’s disease: ankylosis = stiffening, -itis = inflammation, spondyl = vertebra. As the name describes, it is an inflammation of the vertebral joints, which over a longer period of time leads to stiffening and thus to … Physiotherapy Bechterew’s disease
Symptoms, course and risks In ankylosing spondylitis, either parts of the spine, the entire spine or the joints of arms and legs are affected. The inflammation and stiffening usually develops from caudal (bottom/foot) to cranial (top/head). If the joints of the arms and legs are also affected, the therapist will of course address and treat … Symptoms, course and risks | Physiotherapy Bechterew’s disease
Further measures Passive therapy for ankylosing spondylitis includes stretching, especially of the front muscle chain (especially the hip flexors), which is greatly shortened by the bent posture. Massages of the tense muscles and breathing therapy (e.g. contact breathing) are also useful measures in physiotherapy for Bekhterev’s disease. Sports that are easy on the joints such … Further measures | Physiotherapy Bechterew’s disease
