These are exercises performed by the patient on the therapist's command and under the therapist's control.
Objective:
- increase the strength and endurance of a specific muscle group
- Maintain and increase ranges of motion in joints
- improvement of motor coordination
Indications:
- muscle weakness
- range of motion limitations
- Increased resting muscle tension
- neuromuscular coordination disorders
Contraindications:
- acute inflammation of the joints
- inflammation of periarticular tissues
- venous inflammations
- temperature above 38°
- fractures , post-traumatic conditions
- states after dislocation
- violated continuity of skin and soft tissues
- occurrence of pain during exercise
- states after surgical procedures before removal of stitches (consultation with a doctor)
- Diastolic pressure above 100 and systolic pressure above 160 (measured at rest)
- general serious condition of the patient
- status after CT scan with contrast
- Condition after a lower lumbar puncture (e.g., collection of cerebrospinal fluid)
A referral is required for the exercise.
