Ways of using our Multifunctional PHYSIO pillow

Suggested by:
Agata Trafalska – a medical doctor specializing in medical rehabilitation

In mobility disorders
(e.g. discopathy, sciatica, back pain, rheumatism, degenerative changes of the joints, injuries of the motor organs, convalescence after surgeries)

Examples of exercises:

Muscle relaxation and spine relief

Sciatica

Sciatica

Rheumatic diseases, arthritis, separating limbs after surgeries

Sensorimotor training to improve proprioceptive acuity

Reduction of muscle spasms and muscle relaxation

In neurology
(e.g. after strokes, in neurodegenerative diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, balance, labyrinth and cerebellar disorders, in the carpal tunnel syndrome or to improve the elasticity of the postoperative scars).

Examples of exercises:

Post-stroke

In case of neuromuscular problems
Sensorimotor training to improve proprioceptive acuity

During balance trainings

At internal medicine and oncology wards as well as nursing
(e.g. respiratory diseases, autogenic drainage, anti-oedematous prophylaxis after mastectomy)

Examples of exercises:

Maintaining side position which prevents pneumonia

Helps in chesty cough and autogenic drainage

After mastectomy, it facilitates the free flow of the lymph

Chronic immobility
(e.g. anti-oedematous, anti-bedsores, antithrombotic prophylaxis, and prophylaxis of muscle contracture and osteoarticular deformities)

Examples of exercises:

Physiotherapy and relaxation

Examples of exercises: