PHYSIOTHERAPY

ELECTROTHERAPY

The doctor will select a suitable treatment from the broad range of low and mid frequency pulsed currents.

EFFECT

• efficient alleviator of pain in case of acute inflammations of joints and neuritis

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• individual intolerance 
• malignant tumours 
• blood diseases 
• tuberculosis 
• serious cardiac insufficiency 
• high blood pressure 
• serious cardiac arrhythmia (heart stimulator) 
• pregnancy 
• decompensated diabetes 
• thyrotoxicosis, hyperthyreosis 
• artificial joints or metal plates in the organism

ULTRASOUND TREATMENT

Ultrasound is a high-frequency low-intensity sound used for therapeutic purposes. The procedure is local, it warms and alleviates the pain.

EFFECT

• reduces joint or muscle contracture 
• In order to increase the effect, ultrasound therapy is often performed with different gels and ointments (phonophoresis) 
• improves tissue nutrition in case of post-traumatic conditions and trophic ulcers

INDICATIONS

• suitable for joint, nerve, tendon and muscle treatments 
• used most often for the treatment of arthrosis and fibromyalgia

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• acute inflammation 
• pregnancy 
• tumours 
• cardio-vascular diseases 
• skin injuries 
• heart stimulator 
• conditions after x-ray and radiotherapy 
• after laminectomy and metal osteosynthesis

MICROWAVE THERAPY 

EFFECT

• Based on electromagnetic radiation, affects at depth 9 to 13 cm

INDICATIONS

• inflammatory processes in nose, ear and throat

ELECTROPHORESIS

Administer of medications through the skin using low-voltage and a low-amperage direct currents.

EFFECT

• counters inflammation, absorbs infiltrates 
• mild analgesic 
• it is possible to insert medications to the subcutaneous tissue where they will gradually be absorbed; analgesics and blood circulation improving substances are used 

DIADYNAMICS AND AMPLE PULSE 

Low-frequency impulse-currents with analgesic effect.

INDICATIONS

• acute and chronic pain 
• post-traumatic conditions 
• ligament sprains and muscle strains

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• varicose veins and phlebitis 

INTERDYNE

It is in essence interference current.

INDICATIONS

• acute and chronic pain

LASER THERAPY 

Laser therapy is based on the effect that laser radiation has on the biologic tissue.
An average duration of a treatment course is 4 to 6 time, minimum 3 times. Treatment courses may be performed 2 to 3 times per year. The therapeutic effect may occur weeks later, but most of the people feel the healing effect already during the treatment. Laser therapy is usually well tolerated and does not increase blood pressure. Laser therapy may be used as mono therapy or as a part of a complex therapy combined with massage, thermotherapy, kinesitherapy and other types of electrotherapy. 

EFFECT

• anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect 
• improves tissue metabolism 
• accelerates the recovery processes 
• inhibits fibrosis 
• reduces oedemas and nerve ending sensitivity

INDICATIONS

• frequently used in cases of chronic inflammations joints, muscles and tendons
• suitable for the treatment of post-traumatic condition

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• malignant tumours 
• blood diseases 
• acute infectious diseases 
• pregnancy 
• chronic cardiac, hepatic or renal insufficiency 
• decompensated diabetes 
• toxic thyroid gland enlargement

LASERPUNCTURE

Laserpuncture is a subdivision of acupuncture, where active nerve centres are affected with a laser. The same indications and contraindications apply as with acupuncture.

MAGNETIC THERAPY

A low-frequency magnetic field is used affecting tissues 4 to 5 cm deep.

EFFECT

• in the magnetic field peripheral blood vessels are dilated 
• blood circulation in tissues and metabolism is improved 
• reduces oedemas 
• hastens the absorption of haemorrhages 
• stimulates the recovery of bone fractures

INDICATIONS

• used in cases of trophic ulcers and phlebitis 
• post-traumatic therapy 
• joint and muscle inflammation therapy 
• the procedure has a blood pressure lowering effect that is particularly useful for people with high blood pressure and for the elderly 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• not suitable for people with a heart stimulator

COLD QUARTZ 

Light based therapy with an antibacterial effect.

INDICATIONS

• ailments of ear, nose and throat disorders

STRETCHING THERAPY 

The stretching force used in stretching chare comes from the persons own bodyweight. The strength of the stretching force can be adjusted via inclination angle; there are also additional effects of heat and vibration. It is possible to stretch neck and sacrum areas. A consultation with a doctor and x-ray photos are required before the procedure.

INDICATIONS

• suitable against radiculopathies, back and neck pains

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• deforming inflammation of the spine 
• Cardiac deficiency and hypertension 
• severe pulmonary diseases 
• malignant tumours 
• pregnancy

PODOMETRY

Using of a unique computer based podometric system gives a quick evaluation of the sole and helps to choose suitable orthopaedic insoles that will:

• improve walking and standing comfort 
• make optimal conditions for the sole functioning 
• prevent further deformation of the sole 
• allow to wear shoes without problems

INDICATIONS

• pains in the heel 
• Hallux valgus 
• flat feet 
• aches in the feet