Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disease of the nervous system in which the nerve cells controlling the muscles gradually cease to function. The course is individual but continuously progressive, requiring care that adapts at every stage.
The disease leads to increasing limitations that affect all areas of mobility and independence.
- Progressive muscle weakness: Muscles continuously lose strength, increasingly impairing everyday movements and mobility.
- Reduced range of motion: Joints and limbs lose functionality, gradually reducing independence in daily life.
- Growing need for support: As the disease progresses, the need for aids and personal care increases continuously.
Cognitive function remains intact in most patients for a long time. Proactive and empathetic care makes a significant contribution to quality of life.
Orthopedic Care for ALS
Individually adapted orthopedic care accompanies patients throughout the entire course of the disease and responds flexibly to changing needs.
- Preserving existing functions: Orthoses and aids support remaining muscle and joint function, extending independence for as long as possible.
- Improving comfort and safety: Precisely fitted aids reduce physical strain, minimize the risk of falls, and improve overall wellbeing.
- Responding individually to disease progression: Care solutions are regularly reviewed and adjusted to meet evolving requirements at each stage.