Ergotherapy

In occupational therapy, or ergotherapy, a movement exercise is integrated into a step-by-step process – ideally, it takes the form of a given manual work activity.

The total attention of the guest is concentrated upon the rhythmic manual activity, while at the same time he or she is automatically performing a therapeutically prescribed movement exercise. This rhythmic movement results in a regulated stretching and relaxing of the corresponding muscle groups. The aim of the exercises is, in general, to increase and improve the mobility and flexibility of the treated extremities, to strengthen the musculature and to increase stamina.