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Medical condition/treatment

Ligament laxity

disc prolapse

Joint ligaments

disc prolapse

Ligament laxity refers to the looseness or stretchiness of the ligaments in the body, which can lead to instability and increased risk of injury. Ligament laxity can be congenital or caused by injury, overuse, or degenerative changes. Treatment aims to improve joint stability through targeted training and, if necessary, surgical interventions.

Causes/Description:

Genetics, repetitive stress or injury to ligaments, hormone levels (e.g. during pregnancy), connective tissue diseases (e.g. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome), lifestyle factors (e.g. excessive stress on joints), age

Ligament laxity

disc prolapse

Physiotherapie, Bewegungsübungen, Stärkung der Muskulatur, Dehnübungen, Korrektive Orthopädie, Stabilisierungsübungen, Ergotherapie, Hilfsmittel, Angehörigenberatung

disc prolapse

Ligament laxity is a genetic or injury-induced looseness of the ligaments that stabilize joints. This makes it easy for joints to become dislocated, leading to instability and increased risk of injury. This instability can lead to pain, limited mobility, and increased susceptibility to injury.

disc prolapse

Make recommendations for stabilization exercises and physical therapy, provide information about orthopedic devices, and discuss surgical options. Help comes from orthopedists, physiotherapists and surgeons.

disc prolapse

The study of ligament laxity and its effects on joint stability began in the 20th century when orthopedic surgeons began studying the causes of recurrent joint injuries. The discovery of the underlying anatomical and biomechanical mechanisms occurred through imaging techniques and biomechanical studies.

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