Procedures in Karlovy Vary

Gymnastics in the pool

Exercise in the pool combines the positive therapeutic effects of water and special exercises. In the water, it is much easier for the patient to do the exercises, because his muscles are relaxed, he experiences resistance and hydrostatic pressure of water. The procedure is used for degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system, in particular - to improve the motor activity of the joints.

Herbal bath

Extracts of herbs and essential oils are added to the bath, which have a calming effect on the nervous system, have a positive effect on the skin, and relieve pain.

Hydroxeur

In the bath, vortex flows are created, which carry out micro-massage, relieving muscle tension, providing a general relaxing effect.

Hyperbaric chamber

Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) is a treatment with oxygen under high pressure in pressure chambers. With the help of the hyperbaric chamber, oxygen starvation in the diseased organ is eliminated, its functionality and resistance to pathogenic factors are normalized. In addition, according to modern concepts, oxygen under elevated pressure acts as a general adaptogen that increases the body’s resistance to various stressful effects. In addition, HBO has a number of effects that positively affect the patient's condition: anti-edema effect; anti-inflammatory effect; accelerates the course of the wound process, promotes the growth of vascular capillaries and restores reduced blood flow in organs and tissues. HBO normalizes collagen synthesis, accelerates the formation of callus, eliminates the effects of osteoporosis, etc.

Charcot shower

The procedure uses alternately hot (38-40 °C) and cold (18-20 °C) water. Charcot shower (Scottish douche) has a very tonic effect, improves blood circulation, activates the immune system and metabolism. This procedure also massages well and relieves muscle pain in degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Also shown in patients with circulatory disorders of the upper and lower extremities. Restrictions to the procedure: varicose veins and some skin diseases. Contraindications: pronounced cardiovascular pathologies (angina, heart attack), exacerbation of hypertension, fever, acute inflammation, tuberculosis, oncology, bleeding tendency, psychosis, weeping eczema.

Indian massage

Indian massage techniques are based on the effects on acupuncture points, which helps to eliminate pain in the head, various parts of the spine. Indian massage improves blood circulation, increases muscle elasticity, and has a general relaxing effect.

Individual physiotherapy

Individual physiotherapy is the most common treatment for patients with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. It is conducted by a single patient physiotherapist, taking into account his individual health condition. According to statistics, in more than 80% of cases, patients have an improvement in the state of the musculoskeletal system, reduced pain, improved the condition of muscles and ligaments.

Infusion therapy

Inhalations

Used to treat infectious, allergic and chronic diseases of the respiratory tract, including in their postoperative or post-traumatic condition. Mineral water is most commonly used in inhalation, which is sprayed onto microscopic particles that are inhaled through the mouth or nose. Doctors recommend breathing in with your mouth and exhaling with your nose. Medications can also be added to the water as prescribed by the doctor. Inhalation promotes mucus and sputum, purification of mucosal cells. Some types of mineral waters (for example, water from the “Forest” source in Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic) contribute to the removal of mucus even from the bronchi.

Interference therapy

Interference therapy - the method of therapeutic use of alternating currents of sound frequency using a special generator. The interference of currents occurs in the patient’s deep-lying tissues, which is a pronounced effect on the excitable tissues of internal organs. Interference therapy is indicated for vegetalgy, neuralgia, radiculopathy, zoster, Raynaud's disease, arthrosis. The procedure is also used to treat the gastrointestinal tract: chronic gastritis, biliary dyskinesia, colitis. Therapeutic effect - analgesic, antispasmodic, neuro, trophic, myostimulating. Contraindications: urolithiasis, cholelithiasis, thrombophlebitis, the presence of a pacemaker, skin defects in the area of exposure.

Intestinal lavage

Carried out with the help of thermal mineral water (in spa hotels, where thermal water is not supplied, the procedure is carried out with ordinary purified water). Conducted strictly on doctor's prescription.

Iodine-bromine baths

Iodine and bromine, being biologically active substances, play a huge role in the life of the body. A large amount of iodine is needed by the thyroid gland, which causes the body's hormones and metabolism (metabolism) as a whole. Bromine in large quantities is needed by the brain structures. Iodine-bromine baths normalize the functions of the central nervous system, metabolic processes, the functions of the thyroid gland, the blood circulation process. Not all resorts have natural iodine-bromine mineral waters. Therefore, artificial bromine baths are often prepared: in 1 liter of water, 100 g of sodium iodide and 250 g of potassium bromide are dissolved.

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping — is a thin elastic cotton tape that sticks to the skin. Due to its elasticity, kinesio taping does not constrain movement. Its “job” is to “pull” the skin away from the tissues below it, facilitating the circulation of blood and lymph, which helps relieve swelling and pain.

Kneipp Path

Kneipp path is a type of hydrotherapy, tempering procedure. The track is a series of tanks, which, due to the touch nozzles that are triggered when the foot enters the unit, are automatically filled with cold and warm water. Regular use of this procedure strengthens the immune system, stimulates blood circulation and improves the blood supply to the lower extremities.

Laser therapy

Laser therapy is part of physiotherapy. Depending on the doctor's prescription, it is applied in a constant or pulsed mode, locally or on wider areas of the body. The effect of laser therapy is manifested in the fact that the light energy absorbed by the cells triggers important biochemical processes that accelerate vascular regeneration, increase oxygen absorption by the tissues, and promotes accelerated healing of wounds. In general, laser therapy has anti-inflammatory, biostimulating, analgesic effect.

Light therapy

Light therapy is the use of bright rays that are able to penetrate deep into the tissues of the body, but they do not contain ultraviolet radiation. Polarized light acts at the cellular level, therefore, the body accelerates the processes of metabolism and synthesis of substances necessary for normal life. One of the most important purposes of this method is stimulation of the body’s immune system.

Local cryotherapy

Cryotherapy - a method of using cold factor for treatment. It is used to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system (gouty arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polyosteoarthritis), respiratory organs, metabolism, immune system, skin diseases (acne, rosacea, seborrhea). Short-term effects on the body of low temperatures activates the adaptation resources of the body, increases resistance to stress, inhibits inflammation, reduces swelling, improves motor functions. In cryotherapy, 3 methods are used: labile - cooling a large surface of the body in the so-called cryosauna, stable - deep rapid cooling of a limited surface (for example, a joint) using a special apparatus and a combined - combining the first two.

Lymphatic drainage of the face

Lymphatic drainage of the face effectively affects the face, smoothes wrinkles and eyelids, removes toxins and restores normal lymph flow. It is also used in case of allergic eye swelling. Thanks to the removal of toxic substances from the face, the skin softens and improves. After manual lymphatic drainage of the face, less fat accumulates and subcutaneous metabolism is accelerated. Contraindicated in glaucoma.

Magnetic therapy

Magnetic therapy is a method of influencing an organism with a constant or variable low-frequency magnetic field. The magnetic field has an anesthetic and sedative effect, accelerates capillary blood flow and increases the blood filling of blood vessels. Magnetotherapy normalizes the function of the adrenal glands, the thyroid gland, the sex glands, has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps to increase the body's resistance to various diseases.

Manual lymphatic drainage massage

Manual Lymphatic drainage massage (pneumopressure, pressure therapy) - a special type of massage, which is carried out by a physiotherapist, is usually prescribed for disorders of lymph flow. Massage is performed by stroking movements of the hands. There is a release of the body from slags, toxins, fluid accumulated in the tissues.