Their essence is the movement performed by the therapist and the active relaxation of muscles by the exercising patient.
Indications:
- conditions after surgical reconstructive procedures, mainly in the musculoskeletal system
- conditions after immobilization in plaster casts
- rheumatic and rheumatoid diseases
- immobilization of limbs using traction
- states of tissue atrophy
- bone demineralization
- burns to larger parts of the body
- other surgical procedures not necessarily involving the musculoskeletal system (e.g. post-mastectomy)
Contraindications:
- acute inflammation of the joints
- inflammation of periarticular tissues
- inflammation of the veins
- temperature above 38°
- fractures, post-traumatic conditions
- conditions after dislocation
- disturbed continuity of the skin and soft tissues
- occurrence of pain during exercise
- conditions after surgery before removing the stitches (consultation with a doctor)
- diastolic blood pressure above 100 and systolic blood pressure above 160 (measured at rest)
- the general serious condition of the patient
- condition after computed tomography with contrast
- condition after lumbar puncture (e.g. collection of cerebrospinal fluid)
A referral is required for exercises.
