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Every resident has the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of therapies, according to his or her personal
preferences, in addition of course to the medically necessary treatments prescribed by the doctor.
Physical therapy, sometimes called "passive therapy" includes treatment with heat, cold, light, water,
massage and electricity. It is often the first step towards more rigorous movement-based therapies, especially for
patients suffering from degenerative diseases of the joints and spine:
- Massage (connective tissue, segment reflex, periost massage)
- Hot air treatment, red light, sun lamp
- Ultrasound
- Stimulating current
- Shortwave therapy
- "Stanger" (hydroelectric) baths
- Underwater jet massage
- Cell bath treatment
- Cupping therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Exercise baths
- Medicinal tub baths
- Partial immersion (limbs)
- Cupping
- Ergometry
Physiotherapy is also a very important form of stimulation for elderly people:
- Individual exercises to mobilize bed ridden patients
- Group exercises to maintain ability to walk
- Exercises to stimulate the metabolism
- Breathing exercises
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Re-learning to walk (after bone breaks or for epileptics)
Occupational therapy is more strongly orientated than physiotherapy towards the
day-to-day needs of the individual:
- Exercises to prevent mental deterioration
- Functional activities to increase strength and coordination
- Self-help training for independent living (getting dressed, eating, drinking, personal hygiene, going to the lavatory)
- Activities to promote mental fitness (concentration and short term memory)
- Training in the use of medical aids
- Computer animation
Speech therapy is used in close conjunction with occupational therapy to help patients regain the
ability to speak. It can also be used to treat problems with swallowing, enabling the patient to eat and drink
independently once more.
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