Metabolic & Endocrine PRM

Question 1

What is the **PRM Programme* for OBESITY?

Answer 1

1) ACTIVE Kinesiotherapy

• Terrain Treatment
• Breathing Exercises
• Swimming / Cycling
• Dancing

2) HYDROTHERAPY

• Underwater Gymnastics
• Charcot / Swiss Shower
• Contrast Baths = STIMULATES Metabolism

3) THERMOTHERAPY = Sauna

4) PELOIDOTHERAPY (Mud) = Warm + ACTIVATES Metabolism

5) LIGHT Therapy = UV Light in Suberythemal Doses - stimulating Catabolism

Question 2

What is the **PRM Programme* for DIABETIC FOOT?

Answer 2

For Diabetic Foot

• Laser Therapy = For the Trophic effect
• D’Arsonval = For the wounds

Question 3

What is the **PRM Programme* for DIABETIC POLYNEUROPATHY?

Answer 3

For Diabetic Polyneuropathy

• LOW-Frequency Pulsed Magnetic Fields = For the Trophic effect
• LOW-Frequency Pulsed Currents = For the Muscle Weakness at 200 - 300ms
• Iontophoresis with NIVALIN = For the Muscle Weakness = Improves Neuro-conductivity
• KINESIOTHERAPY = For the Muscle Weakness, via underwater gymnastics

Question 4

What is the **PRM Programme* for GOUT?

Answer 4

1) ACUTE INFLAMMATORY Stage = Cryotherapy

2) AFTER Acute Stage = ELECTROTHERAPY

• LOW-Frequency Currents = For pain-relief
• HIGH-Frequency Currents = For anti-inflammatory effect
• Magnetic Field

3) CHRONIC Stage = KINESIOTHERAPY