Ortopedická protetika Praha sro - Společnost pro pojivové tkáně

and confidence and the encouragement to
make use of the additional freedom enabled
by the new movement possibilities.
The back was stabilized by therapy and by
a Chêneau brace. However, the Chêneau
braces fabricated in Switzerland exhibited
several heavy deficiencies such as the
tightness, which limited the breathing of
the child and resulted in a strong sweating.
Furthermore, the child suffered by
different pressure points. It was surprising
that Dr. Chêneau was able to solve all these
problems instantaneously and wearing the
brace was even perceived by the child as an
improvement of the quality of live.
In summary, tremendous improvements
could only be achieved by performing
different kinds of active therapies
(6), changing the nutriment, strengthening
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the self-awareness and confidence and
applying correctly designed braces.
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