What should you look for when using sling therapy?

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Snare therapy brings the patient extreme relief from painful movements due to the gentle movements. In sling therapy, gravity is suspended, so to speak. The entire body or certain areas of the body are suspended in the slings. The movements are considerably facilitated, pain does not normally occur during sling therapy.



What is the purpose of sling therapy?

The aim of sling therapy is to relieve the patient of pain. The affected part of the body is relieved. The slings are suspended in such a way that the suspension point can be adjusted variably. In this way, the intensity of the movement can be adjusted; depending on the suspension point, the movement becomes easier or more strenuous.


Is sling therapy suitable for strengthening muscles?


More and more athletes use the function of sling therapy to strengthen muscles and stabilize the entire trunk. Therefore, sling therapy has also found its place in training. With sling therapy, every muscle in the body can be trained and, above all, strengthened perfectly.


Which muscles are trained?


With sling therapy, when used correctly, local stabilization can occur. When it comes to muscles, a distinction is always made between the local muscles and the stabilizing muscles. The previous classical muscle training usually has the function that the moving muscles are built up, but with the snare therapy it is different, because here really all muscle parts are trained gently and carefully. So sling therapy is an absolute benefit for everyone for us. It doesn't matter whether the therapy is used for rehabilitation or for strengthening and muscle building.


How are these muscles trained in the first place?


The ideal training should be done with 25% of the maximum strength. However, if the training is to provide strengthening and building, then at least 40% of maximum strength must be used.


What training effort is necessary?


The training is basically quite simple and anyone can do it at home. But for this you should be guided by an experienced therapist or trainer. These slings are also available for home use. The slings are attached to the ceiling and walls and all slings should be used. In advance, it is always necessary to set the desired training effect. The possibilities are very large in terms of the variety of training. Therefore, it is also very varied and interesting. The muscle building is ensured by the variety of exercises and it also goes relatively fast. In the process, you can also gladly go to the limits, because the exercises are done in a targeted manner and do not pose a risk of injury.


How is sling therapy used in rehab?


The sling therapy is also very suitable as a rehabilitation measure after injuries, because it is simply that a weightlessness is achieved. Therefore, the pain is also eliminated and a new mobility can be achieved quite comfortably. Diseases of the entire musculoskeletal system can be treated wonderfully. Very special ropes and slings are always used for the therapy. As the main focus of sling therapy, various areas of application come into consideration. It should bring relief and at the same time a strengthening. But the sling therapy should also stretch shortened muscles and it is also caused that the coordination is trained. Of course, it also trains and strengthens the mobility of the spine and all joints. Those who suffer from too mobile joints can also achieve with the sling therapy that this over-mobility is strengthened and the joints are no longer too unstable. And finally, freedom from pain of the joints and spine is achieved.


Conclusion


Sling therapy is versatile and can be used for different areas. It is completely irrelevant whether strengthening or stabilization is to be achieved. In addition, the therapy leads to more mobility and trains coordination. So now sling therapy brings a lot of benefits and that in a simple and gentle workout.


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Editors fitnessmarkt.de (EA)

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Published on: 2 April 2015

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