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[Nonmedicamentous therapy procedures in rheumatology]
1Rheuma-Sonderkrankenanstalt der Sozialversicherungsanstalt der gewerblichen Wirtschaft in Baden bei Wien.
Zeitschrift Fur Die Gesamte Innere Medizin Und Ihre Grenzgebiete
|November 15, 1988
Summary
This review explores non-medicamentous therapies for rheumatology, including manual and laser therapy, acupuncture, and fasting. It emphasizes individualized rehabilitation goals for social and occupational reintegration.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Context:
- Non-medicamentous therapies are increasingly explored for rheumatological conditions.
- Classical treatments like surgery and physical therapy are complemented by diverse approaches.
Purpose:
- To survey and detail various non-medicamentous therapeutic strategies in rheumatology.
- To discuss controversial and complementary treatments beyond conventional methods.
Summary:
- The paper details ergotherapy, manual therapy, laser therapy, magnetic field radiation, acupuncture, and fasting cures.
- Classical methods are mentioned, but focus is on alternative and complementary non-drug interventions.
- Post-operative rehabilitation emphasizes individualized goals for functional capacity, social independence, and occupational reintegration.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of non-pharmacological treatment options in rheumatology.
- Highlights the importance of tailored rehabilitation plans for patient outcomes.
- Informs clinicians and researchers on a broad spectrum of rheumatological treatment modalities.