Focus areas of my work:
Rehabilitation after shoulder injuries/surgery. Injuries and accidents (impingement, rotator cuff sutures, tendon injuries, instability surgery, frozen shoulder, shoulder prostheses.
Neck and cervical spine problems.
Back and disc problems (disc herniation), blockages.
Back pain (lumbar spine syndrome, sacroiliac joint blockage, spondylolisthesis).
Acute injuries/sports injuries (ankle sprains, OSG distortion, supination trauma, knee injuries, strains, contusions, torn ligaments, patellar tip syndrome, tennis elbow).
Knee injuries/surgery (cruciate ligament rupture, medial collateral ligament injuries, meniscus surgery, knee joint arthrosis, knee joint prostheses).
Hip joint arthrosis / joint replacement (hip endoprosthesis)
Ankle joint and Achilles tendon inflammation
Treatment of muscle tension and muscle pain
Strength training , muscle building, and movement improvement after knee, hip, and shoulder joint surgery.
Neurological complaints: nerve irritation, e.g., numbness in the hands, sciatica, abnormal sensations, weakness, headaches, migraines, rheumatological complaints.
Rehabilitation after COVID-19/long COVID
- Respiratory therapy
- Cardio-pulmonary endurance training
- Strength training
- Treatment of soft tissue pain and tension
- Exhaustion and headaches
Treatment techniques:
Manual therapy
Manual therapy (MT) primarily refers to measures that have a mobilizing effect on the joints. Muscle stretching techniques are also used. The therapy is used for all types of joint blockages, e.g., to restore mobility to a restricted ankle joint. Joints in the spine can also be mobilized, for example to reduce pain in cases of lumbago (back pain).
In traction, joint partners are separated from each other by manual pulling, which leads to a reduction in pressure, relief, and also pain relief. Simultaneous stretching of the joint capsule and ligaments improves mobility. All techniques are used for functional disorders of the extremity joints as well as the joints of the spine. Manual therapy is a targeted, joint-friendly, and usually pain-free treatment technique.
Indications:
Primary lymphedema (congenital chronic transport disorder of lymph from the tissue
Secondary lymphedema after surgical removal of lymph nodes
Swelling after surgery or trauma, injuries
edema in rheumatic diseases
Migraine
Trigeminal neuralgia
Sudeck's disease
Massage
is one of the best known and oldest healing methods. Massages can be used as a treatment in their own right, but are often used to support other forms of therapy. Classic massage serves to loosen tense muscles, promote blood circulation and metabolism, positively influence the circulatory system, blood pressure, respiration, and the psyche, and reduce pain. The physical therapist uses different massage techniques depending on the desired effect. I use physical therapy massage if you:
- suffer from back pain – in which case a back massage is suitable as a form of therapeutic massage therapy
- suffer from muscle tension if you have a mostly sedentary job. Professional medical massage loosens your muscles and you will feel much better afterwards.
- suffer from restricted movement, if you have problems with fluid movements, e.g. when standing up or bending over.
- suffer from tension after exercise – this is also suitable for athletes, as well as those who have made a wrong movement during recreational sports. A suitable sports massage can help here.
Joint mobilization to regain joint mobility
Functional training
Rehabilitation training after injuries or operations.
Examination, optimization, and treatment of the musculoskeletal system.
Fascia therapy
"Fascia" refers to the collagenous connective tissue network in humans. When this fascia becomes sticky or hardened, it can result in pain and immobility. It becomes particularly unpleasant when fascia stiffens and thickens to such an extent that it constricts nerves. This can be caused by overexertion or injury, but also by chemical irritants, chemical messengers in the brain, or stress. The physiotherapist's task is to restore elasticity to the fascia. Since connective tissue is extremely receptive to pressure, pulling, and kneading, this can be achieved through targeted exercise therapy and massage. Stretching and light jumping exercises can also help to maintain the elasticity of the connective tissue so that it can fulfill its functions again.
Manual lymphatic drainage
Manual lymphatic drainage is a form of therapy that is mainly used to treat edema and decongestion in swollen areas of the body. Manual, often circular displacement techniques or tissue deformations, which are performed with very light pressure, promote the removal of fluid from the tissue into the lymphatic system. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle treatment technique that, unlike classic massage therapy, does not increase blood circulation but mainly affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue. Specific hand movements and their correct sequence cause a slight increase in pressure in the tissue, which supports the absorption of tissue fluid via the lymphatic vessels and its associated removal.
Other forms of therapy:
Ultrasound therapy
Trigger point therapy
PNF
Kinesio tape
Scar treatment
