Physiotherapy on the apparatus (KGG)

What is physiotherapy on the apparatus?

Physiotherapy on the apparatus is an active movement therapy and a branch of physiotherapy. The medical use of training equipment and traction apparatus is intended to improve mobility, strength, endurance and coordination. Due to the medical orientation of the training, physiotherapy on the apparatus may only be performed by specially trained physiotherapists who have a practice specially equipped for this purpose.

How does physiotherapy on the machine work?

Within the framework of physiotherapy on the machine, the therapist draws up an individual training plan based on the underlying problem. This focuses on strengthening muscles, increasing endurance, improving mobility and/or training coordination.

What is done during physiotherapy on the machine?

During physiotherapy on the apparatus, functional movement patterns are developed and automated through targeted exercises with sufficient repetition. It is the repetition that leads to the improvement of strength, endurance and performance at the same time. The following equipment, also known from classic fitness training, is used particularly frequently:

• Cycle ergometer
• Strength training equipment
• Cable pulleys

Bicycle ergometer

The exercise bike is modeled on a bicycle in form and function, hence the name. The bicycle ergometer is mainly used to train endurance.

Strength training equipment

The most used strength training equipment includes weight stations, dumbbells/weight benches, ab/back trainers and the wall bars. The exercises on the equipment are aimed at strengthening the muscles. Strong muscles, in turn, provide support for the entire skeletal system. This helps to reduce postural errors and their painful consequences.

Cable pulleys

Rope hoists are used to transmit forces. This makes lifting even heavy weights easier. Training on the pulley strengthens the muscles and thus improves posture. Especially a strong trunk and back are important to fight pain.

When to use physiotherapy on the machine?

Physiotherapy on the apparatus is useful wherever endurance and muscle strength are limited or movement sequences need to be retrained. Equipment-supported physiotherapy plays a special role, especially in rehabilitation. It is often used for the following problems:

• orthopedic complaints
• chronic spinal diseases
• after operations
• after fractures
• after joint injuries

With all exercises it is important to perform them regularly and cleanly. Especially in the medical field a control by the therapist is therefore advantageous.