Osteopathy can be divided into three sub-areas: parietal osteopathy (musculoskeletal system), visceral osteopathy (organs and their attachments), and craniosacral osteopathy (bones and membranes of the skull and sacrum). All three of these systems are interconnected and can influence each other.
Indications
There are many indications for osteopathic treatment. Below are a few examples, but this list should not be considered exhaustive:
Musculoskeletal complaints:
Digestive complaints:
Ear, nose, and throat complaints:
Osteopathy for infants/babies
When treating infants/babies, the osteopath uses gentle movements to release blockages and tension. In practice, osteopaths can treat a wide variety of complaints. These range from torticollis, colic, scoliosis treatment, concentration disorders, digestive problems (e.g., three-month colic), sucking and swallowing disorders, and recurring ear, nose, and throat infections.
Manual therapy
Manual therapy treats functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system using targeted hand movements – the focus is on muscles and joints and their interaction.
The literal translation of manual therapy is "treatment with the hands." This term already indicates that manual therapists "take" joints, muscles, and tendons "into their hands" and positively influence them with special manipulation techniques. In addition, training knowledge and activity promotion play a central role. A manual therapy session involves a combination of manipulation techniques and training or activity units. Manual therapists carefully consider which individual treatment elements constitute the best service package for the patient.
Classically, so-called manipulation techniques cause mobilization of a joint. This can take place in varying degrees of movement and with or without additional impulse. Mobilization with impulse is called manipulation. Manual techniques are also often used to relax muscles. However, a variety of other effects (e.g., improved blood circulation, pain regulation) can also occur in the target structure during treatment. This explanation is very simplified. In fact, complex mechanisms of action take place during manual treatment.
Training plans, home programs, and training organization are equally important and therefore play a significant role in our services. Current scientific findings largely agree on one point: training and fitness are the best guides to recovery. Manual therapists are well aware of this and make active use of this aspect: in most cases, the majority of the therapy session is characterized by active training or exercises.
Medical training therapy (MTT)
Medical training therapy is targeted physical training with and without equipment under the guidance of a physical therapist.
What is MTT:
MTT – medical training therapy. MTT is most commonly used in rehabilitation after surgery or injuries to the musculoskeletal system. The focus is on promoting strength, mobility, coordination, and endurance. We offer MTT at our Update Fitness location, which covers over 1400 m2. A doctor's prescription and, if necessary, a cost approval from your health insurance company are required for medical training therapy.
This is a treatment technique for reducing swelling (lymphoedema) in the body. After treatment, a compression bandage is usually applied, which is later replaced with a custom-made compression stocking.
What is lymphedema?
Lymphedema is an increased accumulation of fluid under the skin, usually clearly visible in the extremities of the arms and legs.
How does lymphedema develop?
Edema occurs where the removal of tissue fluid is impaired. This can be caused by a congenital malformation of the lymphatic vessels or tissue damage, e.g., after surgery.
How can lymphedema be reduced?
Edema can be treated with targeted manual techniques and bandaging. After completing the series of treatments, a custom-made stocking is often necessary.
Physiotherapy for children is geared towards the age-appropriate sensorimotor development of the child.
Physical therapy for babies and toddlers
We treat children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. The therapy is carried out in a playful manner, as we want your child to enjoy it and be motivated to participate. Counseling for parents and/or caregivers is also an important part of the therapy.
This is a method in which a sterile needle is inserted into the muscle to relieve pain caused by MTrPs (myofascial trigger points or muscle hardening).
What is an MTrP?
A myofascial trigger point (MTrP) is a noticeable, localized hardening in usually several muscle fibers that leads to unpleasant pain. This pain can manifest itself at rest or during movement (stretching or tensing of the muscle). Depending on the location of the MTrP, the pain radiates to a specific area. An experienced therapist can locate the MTrP by describing the pain and testing it.
How does an MTrP develop?
There can be many causes. Often, the reason is muscle overload. Repetitive or jerky movements can be a factor. Prolonged positions such as standing, sitting, or even lying in an unfamiliar position can also lead to the development of an MTrP.
How can MTrPs be relieved?
Targeted treatment with pressure (e.g., with a needle, thumb, or trigger stick) on the MTrP releases the tension and pain. After treatment, however, the pain may intensify for 1-2 days and only noticeably decrease from the third day onwards.
Further physiotherapy services
We also offer additional treatment options from other specialist areas of physical therapy at our practice. We are constantly expanding our range of services through ongoing training. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Here are some more physiotherapy services:
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