Articles on rehabilitation

Sciatica - medical treatment of the disease Sciatica is a pathology of the peripheral nervous system with a characteristic pinching of the nerve roots leaving the vertebrae. The first symptom of radiculitis of the lumbar spine is pain. Treatment often begins with the prescription of specific drugs c

Contusions: signs and treatment. Symptoms of rib slaughter Among all injuries, bruises rank first in frequency. Mostly only soft tissues are damaged in them, bones are rarely affected, critical consequences are usually not noted. However, sometimes the treatment of a bruised knee can take several we

Help in transporting bedridden patients from the hospital home Inpatients can stay in hospital for a long time, but they are often sent home to continue supportive therapy under outpatient supervision. Independent transportation of such patients by relatives can lead to complications, so it is advis

Indications and contraindications to magnetotherapy, procedure features Magnetic therapy is an alternative treatment and prevention of many diseases. Such procedures belong to the category of physiotherapy. Before undergoing a course of treatment, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the ind

Symptoms of inflammation of the sciatic nerve: nature of pain and its localization Diseases of the sciatic nerve are diagnosed quite often. They arise both as a result of the impact of a damaging factor (infection, cooling) directly on the nerve, and when the nerve is involved in the inflammatory pr

Forms of infantile cerebral palsy (CP) Childish cerebral palsy is a group of diseases characterized by disturbances in the motor, nervous, intellectual and speech spheres. Forms of infantile cerebral palsy: mono-, tera-, paraparalyses, various paresis, unsteadiness of gait, impaired muscle tone, hyp

Drug treatment of fibromyalgia - what the patient needs to know Fibromyalgia is a neurological disease characterized by reflex pain in muscles and fascia. The disease belongs to the pathologies of peri-articular soft tissues. In the development of myofascial pain syndrome of the spine, several phase

Shock wave therapy — indications and contraindications for an UCT session Treatment based on the use of acoustic waves is classified in medicine as shock wave therapy. This method has proven itself well in solving the problem of disorders in the work of the musculoskeletal system. The presence of t

Causes, signs and treatment of paralysis Paralysis is the complete lack of movement that occurs due to the impression of the motor pathways of the nervous system - a set of its nervous structures that are responsible for motor activity. According to statistics, paralysis of the right or left side of

Causes, signs and treatment of paralysis Paralysis is the complete lack of movement that occurs due to the impression of the motor pathways of the nervous system - a set of its nervous structures that are responsible for motor activity. According to statistics, paralysis of the right or left side of

How does osteopathy work and what does it treat The goal of osteopathy is to improve blood circulation and biomechanics without the use of drugs. The only tool of an osteopath is his hands. An experienced doctor feels tense areas and delicately affects the muscles and ligaments without affecting the

How to relieve neck muscle spasm in osteochondrosis A muscle spasm is a sudden, short-term contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. Spasms can occur in healthy people (most often middle-aged and elderly) during or after physical exertion, as well as at rest and during sleep. It is impossible not

Epilepsy - symptoms and treatment in adults and children Epilepsy belongs to diseases of the central nervous system and is characterized by the presence of a focus of strong excitation in the cerebral cortex, which provokes convulsive attacks. This pathology is quite common, so every person needs to

Biopuncture – what is it, indications for conducting Biopuncture (pharmacopuncture) – this is a procedure associated with the injection of specific medicines under the skin. In general, this is a combination of acupuncture and mesotherapy, but more effective, which is used not only to s

Ischemic stroke (brain infarction) occurs as a result of the cessation of power supply to areas of the brain. The cause of the phenomenon is a long-term spasm or the formation of a blood clot in the lumen of the artery that supplies blood to the brain tissue. The process develops quickly, because th

Decubitus ulcers in bedridden patients: prevention and treatment Decubitus ulcers are areas of necrosis and ulceration of soft tissues. The reasons for their occurrence are pressure on tissues from hard surfaces and bony protrusions and friction, which lead to impaired blood circulation. The presenc

Kryvoshya – one of the most common diseases in newborns. The main cause of the disease is considered to be congenital underdevelopment of the sternoclavicular-mammoid muscle located on the lateral surface of the neck. With torticollis, the baby's head is tilted in the direction of the problem

Movement coordination disorder (PCD) — this is a disorder of the processes of coordination of muscle activity when performing movements. One of the forms of PCD is ataxia. The condition is observed when the cerebellum, frontal lobes, leading pathways of proprioceptive (deep) sensitivity are af