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SPECIFIC APPLICATIONS
Atrophy of the quadriceps as a result of trauma
The quadriceps is a voluminous muscle located in the anterior part of the thigh. It is the main muscle that allows you to
stretch the knee; its role is therefore essential for walking, running, climbing stairs, etc. Any trauma affecting a lower limb
therefore results in a wasting of this muscle, the reduction of muscle volume being more or less serious depending on the
duration of the period of inactivity. This atrophy is normally spectacular when it occurs after trauma to the knee, particularly
if the trauma was treated by means of surgical intervention. The programmes of the Rehabilitation category are specifically
designed to treat the deterioration of muscle fibres that results from such a process. The progressiveness of the work
imposed by the different recommended programmes is decisive in obtaining optimum results.
Cycle duration: 10 weeks
Weeks 1-2: 1 x/ day Disuse atrophy 8G
Weeks 3-8: 1 x/ day Muscle growth 8G
Weeks 9-10: 1 x/ day Reinforcement 8G
Programmes: Disuse atrophy, Muscle growth and Reinforcement 8G
Atrophy of the gluteus as a result of arthrosis of the hip (coxarthrosis)
The pain and stiffening that result from osteoarthrosis of the hip normally lead to under-utilisation of the buttock muscles,
causing a reduction of the volume and quality of these muscles. The main effect of this atrophy is to produce instability of the
pelvis, which causes limping and accentuates the pain by increasing the pressures supported by the joint. Lesions affecting
the cartilage unfortunately remain irreversible. However, a remedy for atrophy of the gluteus makes it possible to improve the
stability of the joint and therefore make the hip less painful by allowing it to maintain a satisfactory mechanical function.
Cycle duration: 10 weeks, then maintenance
Weeks 1-2: 1 x/ day Disuse atrophy 9ABL
Weeks 3-8: 1 x/ day Muscle growth 9ABL
Weeks 9-10: 1 x/ day Reinforcement 9ABL
Week 11 and following weeks: 1 x/ week Reinforcement 9ABL
Programmes: Disuse atrophy, Muscle growth and Reinforcement 9ABL
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