Exercises that involve the patient actively tensing muscles without changing the length of the muscle. Only the tension changes.
The purpose of isometric exercises is:
- gaining muscle mass
- prevention of muscle atrophy
- ensuring the efficiency and function of immobilized muscles and body parts - e.g. maintaining the tension of the quadriceps muscle while the limb is in a plaster cast
Indications:
- minor and uncomplicated muscle atrophy
- states of limb immobilization, causing atrophy due to muscle inactivity
- in states where movement is a contraindication
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.
