Physiotherapy
Physical therapy and physiotherapy
The central focus of physiotherapy is placed on the pain experienced by the patient, as well as the impairment of the patient's functioning, mobility and activities.
The results of a physiotherapy exam permit a “current picture” to be made of the patient, on the basis of which the therapeutic techniques to be implemented are derived.
Physiotherapy makes use of manual techniques that can be supplemented by physical applications (e.g. electrotherapy, cold treatment as well as heat treatment), if required.
Our individual working methods have emerged and developed on the basis of long-time practical and clinical experience with our patients. The result has been the development of a tactile sensitivity which allows us to localise blockages, joint impairments as well as muscle and fascia adhesions.
The treatment system is the result of continued training and education which has been completed by the therapist, and which is indispensable for the further development of therapeutic capabilities.
In addition, we devise appropriate exercises and even entire programmes, since active participation on the part of the patient is a prerequisite that ensures success of the manually-administered treatment.
We have a specially-designed fitness lounge that offers various training options that can be used by the patient following instruction, and independently of the physiotherapy programmes with an elaborate exercise concept.
This corresponds with our philosophy: “Movement is life and life is movement”.
The training required to become a physiotherapist takes 3 years to complete. Continued education in various specialist areas is mandatory.
Our “specialties” may be summed up here in detail:
6. Additional physical applications
Kinesiotaping
The elastic tape mobilises the support and locomotor apparatus and promotes lymph drainage. It is used to supplement treatment.
Fango
We work with fango and natural mud packages manufactured in Germany. The heat causes the muscles to relax, which allows the active agents in the fango package to enter the bloodstream, where they have their effects on joints and soft parts.
Infrared / Hot air
Infrared can have a profound effect on tissue as far as blood circulation and easing of tension are concerned.
Fango and infrared both have beneficial effects on rheumatic spectrum illnesses.
Electrotherapy / Ultrasound
Electrical impulses influence the nerves and, accordingly, muscle tone, which should be increased for soft spots and decreased in the event of muscle tenseness. This has a positive impact on situations involving chronic and acute pain.
Ultrasound stimulates cell metabolism and is used to accompany treatment for arthritis, inflammation and adhesion in the regions of the joints and soft parts.
BMS (Biomechanical Stimulation)
This involves the use of vibration to treat muscles and connective tissue. It is performed using a highly sophisticated device developed and manufactured in Germany.
The vibrations are transmitted to those areas where they are needed, where they have far-reaching effects that cannot be achieved using manual therapeutic methods. Adhesions are dissolved, the connective tissue becomes elastic once again and the muscles once again become capable of high performance. BMS is very often employed in fasciatherapy.