Coxarthrosis

Coxarthrosis

With an increase in the average life expectancy in modern societies, degenerative diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system occur. Such a disease is coxarthrosis, which progressively worsens the quality of life and leads to difficulties in performing daily...
Patella fracture

Patella fracture

The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body. It is woven into the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, thereby increasing its strength and participating in the extensor mechanism of the knee. Its location in the front of the knee makes it vulnerable...
Ankle fracture rehabilitation

Ankle fracture rehabilitation

The ankle is a load-bearing joint and is subject to frequent traumatic injuries. Anatomically, it articulates three bones in a joint capsule. The joint is strengthened statically by ligaments and dynamically by muscles. Correct arthrokinematics depends on the normal...
Physiotherapy for sprained ankle

Physiotherapy for sprained ankle

Ankle sprains are common. It is due to improper stepping in combination with loading the legs with body weight. Such movement can occur when walking on uneven surfaces, on high shoes or when missing a step when descending stairs. A prerequisite for a sprained ankle...
Joint contracture

Joint contracture

In this article we will look at joint contracture as a complication after prolonged immobilization due to trauma. In order to avoid joint contractures in physiotherapy worldwide, rehabilitation protocols are “individualized”, in practice accelerating the...