Gesundheitspraxis (St. Gallen)

The indications for the are very diverse. In general, the following goals are pursued with:

-Mobilization of the various tissue layers

-A stimulation of blood circulation and lymphatic circulation - which improves the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the cells and on the opposite side improves the removal of metabolic waste products.

-R egulation Muscle tension enable increased tension reduce or reduce tension -.

-Pain reduction or disposal - through receptors (skin, muscles, joints) and release of endogenous "painkillers".

-influence of internal organs by stimuli on skin, muscles, tendons or vice versa - through reflex arc

-S tabilizing influence on the immune system

-Reduction of anxiety and improvement of depressive mood

A careful diagnosis is the basis for successful therapy. It is therefore important to first identify the specific problems. This is done in the following steps:

-A namnesis: record personal data / get an overview of current complaints / clarify questions about type of occupation, medication intake, allergies or intolerances, and hereditary predispositions.

-I nspection: Here is, among other things, the posture in the state from behind, assessed from the front and side, but also the texture of the skin

-P alpation: It is used to examine and evaluate palpable tissues and organs, such as abnormalities in skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, joint capsules, bones and internal organs

-F unction examination: active and passive motion examination of the joints in their various directions of motion. Active means that the patient performs the movement himself, while in the passive test the therapist moves the joint along the entire movement path.

Based on this collected data, future treatment is planned and implemented, with ongoing monitoring of the effects of treatment and resulting adjustments.