Sudeck’s atrophy, CRPS
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) belongs to the category of neurological-orthopaedic-traumatological disorders.
Treatment is often prolonged and can be frustrating for both patient and therapist. Prognosis is best when the disorder is identified and treated early. Chronically severe cases are rare – 2 per cent of all cases.
The pleasant standing and walking experience on the soft, elastic surface that kybun provides eases the pain. At the same time, it improves circulation, which supports healing. It also strengthens the musculature of your feet and legs, and stabilises the joints.
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Definition
Causes
Long-term consequences
Conventional therapy
The kybun principle of operation – being proactive
- The soft, elastic kybun shoe sole absorbs the impact of hard surfaces. The gentle walking experience reduces foot or leg pain, allowing you to walk longer distances.
- Reducing leg stimuli also reduces inflammation/irritation, which in turn reduces pain
- Proprioception/stabilisation training for the foot, knee or leg musculature provides more foot stability, reduces pain and preserves the musculature.
- The gentle movement while walking in the kybun shoe/on the kybun mat improves circulation, supports healing and counteracts autonomic dysfunctions such as redness, sweating, swelling ...
- The gentle movement while walking in the kybun shoe/on the kybun mat stimulates the lymph system and promotes return flow, reducing swelling in the foot/knee.
Initial reactions
Specific initial reactions with Sudeck’s atrophy (CRPS):
At first, users may experience an exacerbation of symptoms (more pain, increased swelling ...) if they train too long or too intensely in the kybun shoe/on the kybun mat. Less is more in the beginning! The kybun shoe/kybun mat is an intensive training device and the body usually requires several weeks or months to become accustomed to the new, natural walking experience with kybun. You can find out more in the ‘Application tips’.
Click here for the general initial reactions experienced by kybun mat and kybun shoe beginners: Initial reactions
kybun exercises
For information about the special kybun shoe exercises or the basic kybun mat exercises, please click here: kybun exercises
Application tips
- The more acute the phase of the disorder is, the more cautious you should be when increasing the duration of time you wear the kybun shoe.
- We advise you to perform the kybun exercises regularly every now and again. They generally loosen your musculature and straighten the body. Choose the exercises that are good for you and listen to your body when deciding on the dosage.
- If you get very fatigued in spite of the kybun exercises, or if you feel pain or in case of lateral/medial rolling of the ankle joint on the kybun sole, we advise you to take a short kybun shoe/kybun mat break until the symptoms go away.
- If you feel unstable wearing the kybun shoe or are looking for an additional training device to use at home, the kybun mat is the ideal alternative. You can strengthen your foot, leg and back musculature at home with the soft, elastic springy mat. You can hold on to a fixed object if you feel unstable. The kybun mat is also available in a choice of different thicknesses (the thicker, the more intensive the training). Ask your local kybun dealer for advice.
- Be sure to maintain an upright posture, avoid taking excessively long steps and keep your gaze forward (do not look at the floor). You should walk straight on the kybun shoe sole and correct any lateral/medial rolling of the ankle joint! You can find out more under ‘Lateral/medial rolling’.
- There may occasionally be an increase in symptoms at first (more pain, for example), but this should steadily decrease after a few days. If pain or an increase in other symptoms such as swelling continues, contact your local kybun dealer and arrange a consultation.