Uta Mittelstadt

‘Tennis-elbow’ – a repetitive strain injury

The Tennis Elbow refers to an overuse injury, a repetitive straining of the muscles that attach to the bones of the arm at height of the elbow. Biologically this injury is termed lateral epicondylitis. The so called Golfer´s Elbow, is similar to the Tennis Elbow, however affects the inner area of the elbow joint, whileContinue reading “‘Tennis-elbow’ – a repetitive strain injury”

In a nutshell…Sleep Apnoea

What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep Apnea is a relatively common sleep disorder that is characterized by prolonged breathing pauses. While asleep, the individual suffering of Sleep Apnea repeatedly stops breathing for the duration of at least 10 seconds, or longer. This is problematic as the reduced respiration leads to interrupted sleep, and deprives the bodyContinue reading “In a nutshell…Sleep Apnoea”

In a nutshell … Ankylosing Spondylitis

[Also known as: Morbus Bechterew or Bechterew’s diseases, Marie Strumpell disease, or rheumatoid spondylitis.] Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease that belongs to the family of arthritic affections. Spondylosis alone refers to degenerative changes at the affected site, such as osteoarthritis, of the vertebral joints and the intervertebral discs [1]. Ankylosis indicates that new boneContinue reading “In a nutshell … Ankylosing Spondylitis”

In a nutshell…Tinnitus

A persistent wheezing, buzzing, whistling or ringing noise perceived in the head, or experienced in one or both ears is referred to as Tinnitus. This noise is permanent. It cannot be heard by others, and does not originate from an external source. It is not a psychiatric, but a physical condition. It is frequently tracedContinue reading “In a nutshell…Tinnitus”

Are you weather sensitive?

Do you occasionally feet stressed and unwell without apparent reason? Are you tired and feel unable to undertake even the simplest of routine tasks without making an extra effort? It could be that the weather is to blame. Spring frequently comes along with a rather unpleasant weather phenomenon. It is a stimulating climate that mayContinue reading “Are you weather sensitive?”