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Basic exercising positions of the Vojta method
Exercises are designed for parents who went through education of the vojta method from professional physiotherapist and they want to relearn the technique in order to avoid mistakes during the exercise. We will present how to activate movement patterns with…
Shortened thoracic fascia
FASCIA Fascia is a fibrous collagen connective tissue, which is characteristic with a differing flexibility. Its structure is resembling a spider web. It connects and at the same time separates the body on functional units, and form a general structure…
Postnatal paresis of the brachial plexus
Brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves led from the spinal cord from the 5th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae. With its nerve fibres it spreads to the arms > they secure movement and also sensitivity of the upper extremities.…
Problems resulting from frequent car driving
Every long-term held position is for our body a burden, even though it might seem it not because we are not engaged in any particular physical activity, especially sitting for long periods of time burdens the musculoskeletal system in many…
What troubles yogis
Yoga has without a doubt a whole lot of beneficial effects on our body and mind, which are mainly nowadays constantly talked about and endorsed. For instance, in USA is yoga currently one of the most popular alternatives instead of…
Upper/lower crossed and layer syndrome
Crossed syndromes have been defined by Prof. MUDr. Vladimír Janda. It is caused by typical muscle imbalances, during which some muscles have a tendency to get shortened (postural muscles - are hyperactive, hypertonic and their length in relaxed condition is…
What burdens golf players
Popularity of golf is growing every years, it is demonstrated with growing number of golf fields and golf players. Golf is often times wrongly considered to be undemanding activity, with some form of walking. However, it is a demanding game,…
Mimic wrinkles
FORMATION OF WRINKLES Formation of wrinkles is connected with not only frequent muscle movement, especially frowning and smiling, but also with loss of collagen. The skin gets thinner with higher age, the amount of produced collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid…
Podology and podiatry - care for the feet
Feet play in our lives an important role. They hold the weight of the body, giving us support in a standing position and enables also body movement. At the same time, the feet are part of many functional muscle chains.…
What causes lowered pain sensation directly after application of shock wave in the treated tissue?
Pathology of pain Muscle pain is one of the most common causes of the musculoskeletal disorders requiring treatment. Acute pain has also a protective function, meanwhile chronic pain has a significant impact on mentality of the patient. Chronic pain is…
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