The Treatment of Children in the Czech Republic. Teplice.

May 17, 2013 by Alyona Kosovan

The famous Czech spa resort of Teplice specializes in the treatment and prevention of diseases of the musculoskeletal system, cerebral palsy, central nervous and cardiovascular systems in adults and children. Today we will talk about the medical treatments Teplice offers for children.

Medical treatments take place at children’s sanatorium Nove Lazne.

WHY TEPLICE:

• The treatments are based on using natural healing resources – local thermal waters, as well as modern medical techniques.
• Comfortable accommodation. Special equipment for immobile patients. Highly trained, experienced, multilingual medical personnel.
• Proven, effective, and affordable treatment in one of the oldest resorts in Central Europe.
• More than 30 medical procedures. Unique techniques developed by Czech doctors in the treatment of cerebral palsy are also used.
• Individual approach to each young patient: a doctor tailors a comprehensive treatment plan only after examination.
• The child is looked by a team of specialists in the fields of neurology, paediatrics, orthopaedics, psychology and speech therapy.

INDICATIONS:

Musculoskeletal system diseases:

• diseases of the neck, muscles and ligaments;
• vertebral syndromes;
• post-operative and post-traumatic conditions;
• congenital orthopaedic defects of character;
• ankylosing spondylitis (aka Bechterew's disease);
• scoliosis;
• arthritis (chronic, juvenile).

Central nervous system diseases:

• cerebral palsy;
• polio;
• muscle disease;
• disruption in the motor system as a result of inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.

Circulatory system diseases:

• hypertensive disease (1-3 degrees);
• peripheral vascular disease;
• chronic lymphoedema;
• inflammation of the blood vessels;
• post-operative conditions.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• acute illness;
• poor circulation clinical form;
• malignant form of the disease;
• infectious diseases;
• diabetes (decompensated and labile);
• severe recurrent bleeding;
• open wounds;
• epilepsy;

 Sourse of treatment, methods & procedures:

The main source for treatments are the thermal springs “Pravřídlo” (Primary Hot Spring) and "Hynie", used in a variety of procedures.

In addition to water procedures, Nove Lazne also offers oxygen therapy, ergo therapy, electrotherapy, magneto therapy, heat therapy, massages, etc.
Also, complex medical and teaching methods are used in treatment of cerebral palsy: Bobatov’s methods, Kabat’s method, Vojta therapy. etc.

 What happens during outpatient treatment at "Nove Lazne", (as of 2013):  

Czech Spa Resort Nove Lazne accepts children from 2 to 18y.o., accompanied by an adult.  Please bring with you child’s medical documents (patient card, X-rays, hospital discharge papers, etc), and the medications that he is usually taking.

The programme begins with medical examination. Based on this, the doctor will prescribe an individual treatment plan of 20-24 treatments per week. Examples are:

• Physical therapy - daily for 40 minutes.
• Water treatment - daily for 20 minutes.
• Occupational Therapy - daily for 20 minutes.
• Massage - three times a week for 20 minutes.
• Magnetic therapy - three times a week for 20 minutes.
• Thermal therapy - 3 times a week for 20 minutes.
• Once a week: inhalation, oxygen therapy or carbon dioxide bath.

At the end of each week, the attending physician examines the child; this is to make sure that your child is on the right treatment plan.

At the end of the treatment course, the child is examined by a doctor again, to measure the results from the treatments. Medical report and recommendations for further self-treatment at home are issued.

Recommended treatment duration: preventive programme - at least two weeks, rehabilitation - at least three weeks.

Repeated treatment after 6 month is also recommended.

Results – what to expect from medical spa stay in Teplice

Cerebral palsy – children can hold their head, talk, crawl, roll over. Muscle tissue is strengthened and muscle tone is reduced.

Diseases of the nervous and vascular systems – significant improvement of child’s general mental state, prevention of developing chronic diseases; strengthening of the immune system.

Accommodation:

Children’s sanatorium Nove Lazne offers outpatient treatments only, no accommodation.

Parents with children can stay at sanatorium Stone*** (distance to  Nove Lazne - 100 m), Beethoven*** (distance - 1000 m), Emperor’s Spa**** (distance - 900m).

Sanatorium Emperor’s Spa**** is located in the heart of Teplice, surrounded by a beautiful park with fountains. This is a beautiful, historic building with modern design. The rooms are stylish, spacious, with high ceilings. Facilities include restaurant, thermal rehabilitation pool, sauna, dental office, etc.

Sanatorium "Beethoven" *** is situated in a quiet, historic part of Teplice. In its design, "Beethoven" resembles Soviet sanatorium. Rooms are simpler than in the sanatorium "Emperor’s Spa", but have all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay. Facilities include a restaurant, swimming pool, solarium, fitness center, sauna.

Sanatorium "Stone" *** is located in the central area of Teplice, surrounded by a beautiful park. This beautiful historic building was built in honour of the Austrian Empress Sissi. It is the most modest hotel but its main advantage is that it is located just a hundred meters from Nove Lazne. Facilities include a restaurant with outdoor terrace, two swimming pools with water from mineral springs.