Frenkel exercise manual

 · frenkel’s exercises It is defined as the series of gradual progressive exercises designed to increase coordination. Method of treating the ataxia incoordination. Mechanism is based on voluntary control of movement by use of sensory mechanism i.e sight, sound touch to compensate for the loss of kinesthetic sensation. Essentials areEstimated Reading Time: 2 mins. Frenkel's exercise As mentioned above, Frenkel's exercise3 is a coordination and proprioception exercise devised by Heinrich Frenkel for patients with tabetic ataxia. The treatment for tabetic ataxia is based upon educating the central nervous system through the accurate repetition of exercise with high levels of concentration/5(40).  · Frenkel exercises for lower limb: Exercises for the legs in lying. Flex and extend one leg by the heel sliding down a straight line on the table. Abduct and adduct hip smoothly with knee bent and heel on the table. Abduct and adduct leg with knee .

FRENKEL'S TREATMENT OF ATAXIA BY MEANS OF EXERCISE. PROFESSOR OF OPHTHALMOLOGY AND CLINICAL OTOLOGY, COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS, CHICAGO. Heiden, Switzerland, situated 2, feet above the sea level, overlooking the beautiful Lake Constance and the five cantons bordering it, formerly had the reputation of being a whey cure. 5. Exercises should be done within normal range of motion to avoid over-stretching of muscles. 6. The first simple exercises should be adequately performed before progressing to more difficult patterns. General Instructions for frenkel exercises. Exercises can be performed with the part supported or unsupported, unilaterally or bilaterally. Frenkel's exercise As mentioned above, Frenkel's exercise3 is a coordination and proprioception exercise devised by Heinrich Frenkel for patients with tabetic ataxia. The treatment for tabetic ataxia is based upon educating the central nervous system through the accurate repetition of exercise with high levels of concentration.

These 30 minutes of exercises include 10 minutes of exercise aimed at the function to improve, 10 minutes of stretching exercises and 10 minutes of muscular strengthening. We therefore recommend where possible that you spend at least 30 minutes a day on the self-rehabilitation exercises that have been prescribed for you. 5. Exercises should be done within normal range of motion to avoid over-stretching of muscles. 6. The first simple exercises should be adequately performed before progressing to more difficult patterns. General Instructions for frenkel exercises. Exercises can be performed with the part supported or unsupported, unilaterally or bilaterally. 5. Exercises should be done within normal range of motion to avoid over-stretching of muscles. 6. Start With simple exercises should be adequately performed before progressing to more difficult patterns. General Instructions for frenkel exercises: Exercises can be performed with the part supported or unsupported, unilaterally or bilaterally.