News in HENDI CENTRE

Children with disabilities can derive many benefits from sport - the 13th EMIL OPEN proved it again. Physical activity improves motor skills, balance and overall fitness. Psychologically, sport boosts self-esteem, self-worth and improves mood and socially it helps build friendships and team spirit and teaches mutual respect. Proper rehabilitation helps maintain health, better fitness and performance. ... continue to article

She found herself in the tourism industry, and although she often has to sacrifice her weekends for her job, she says it's worth it. Tatiana Nevolná is the head of the regional tourism organisation Rezort Piešt'any. She promotes individual members, their activities and activities at home and abroad. HENDI MEDICAL CENTER has been a part of the membership base for two years. ... continue to article

Manual therapy is a therapeutic method that uses manual manipulation to diagnose, treat and prevent various diseases, especially those related to the musculoskeletal system. ... continue to article

Maybe you're overworked and your muscles and spine need relaxation, or maybe your psyche is begging for a rest. Whether you want to relax your body or your soul, or both, massage is an excellent choice. We'll show you which massage could be right for you and why. If you suffer from a chronic or acute illness, you should consult your doctor about the suitability of massage. ... continue to article

The application of a dry needle helps to eliminate pain on movement and regenerates overworked muscles. Are you suffering from headaches, neck pain, lower back pain, Achilles tendonitis, stiff shoulders or carpal tunnel syndrome? We have a solution for you. If the sight of a needle does not cause you physical or mental discomfort and you tolerate needles, try a new addition to our therapies - dry needling relaxation. ... continue to article

The seminar is primarily aimed at healthcare professionals who work with patients in wheelchairs. If you are not a healthcare professional but care for a relative in a wheelchair or are in a wheelchair yourself, please register and we will contact you. We are able to include you in the workshop if there is space available. ... continue to article

Lecture on therapeutic rehabilitation for the first time at a professional forum of paediatric neurologists In Slovakia, approximately six boys are born every year with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), one of the most common genetic diseases characterised by weakening and wasting of the muscles. A team of doctors and physiotherapists from HENDI MEDICAL CENTER put together a presentation on the indispensability of medical rehabilitation for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), which has resulted in many DMD patients becoming more active and living to an older age. ... continue to article

We started regular consultations with specialists by consulting in the orthopaedic field. Rehabilitation treatment of the musculoskeletal system is important, but we know that without the cooperation and collaboration of several specialists, the desired outcome of the treatment could come late or not at all. The renowned Czech orthopaedic surgeon MUDr. Karol Urbášek with Polig.ottobock.care visited our centre in February during a one-day consultation for both clients and interested people outside the centre. It was with this meeting that we started the tradition of regular consultation days at the HENDI CENTRE every quarter. ... continue to article

Even physically disadvantaged children in orphanages need rehabilitation. Every child should have loving parents or loved ones who accompany them through childhood and on the road to adulthood. Not to mention children who have been handed various disabilities by life. Unfortunately, many of them grow up in children's homes, which were renamed centres for children and families five years ago after the law was amended. These provide children with temporary care in an attempt to ensure that they live in conditions that are as family-like as possible. ... continue to article

Barefoot footwear is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Many Slovaks have already exchanged narrow sneakers, uncomfortable flip-flops or high pumps for a much more pleasant alternative. Barefoot shoes imitate barefoot walking, which is the best thing we can do for the health of our feet, for ourselves and our children. ... continue to article

Marián Markech has found meaning and fulfilment in his professional life in working with people in need of help. He admits that at first he had fears, but they quickly disappeared. ... continue to article

The HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any has once again enriched its rehabilitation possibilities with a new technological gadget. A special treadmill system enables an innovative motor-cognitive approach to gait rehabilitation and falls prevention. Few rehabilitation centres in Slovakia can boast such a wide range of rehabilitation possibilities as the HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any. ... continue to article

We will give you a discount of 250 Euros for each rehabilitation week and you decide how to use it. . .... continue to article

The civic association We Live Only Once at the rehabilitation HENDI CENTRE prepared the second year of the charity SwaZar. The pre-Christmas event was a combination of culture, book swap, children's clothing bazaar and an engaging program for children. All proceeds from the event were donated to nine-year-old Simone and six-year-old Branko. In order for the HENDI CENTER's pediatric patients to make progress, they need regular rehabilitation....continue to article

Diseases of the musculoskeletal system place a significant burden on humanity. They are among the leading social diseases in terms of the severity of disorders. With the development of the pharmacological industry with the explosion of new drugs in the second half of the 20th century, pharmacotherapy was seen as promising in managing this burden on humanity. But even this boom has not lived up to the hopes and so we are witnessing a great disillusionment stemming from the transient effect of pharmacotherapies, the necessity of their long-term use, and the unbearable risk of side effects, often serious, of prolonged pharmacotherapy. ... continue to article

Edith, who has SMA 2, was initially suspicious after the media hype surrounding the fight for a two-million-dollar cure during her first rehabilitation stay at the HENDI CENTRE. However, she was won over by the therapists' angelic singing. A story with a happy ending, that's how one could call the story of little Editka suffering from SMA 2, which half a year ago flew around several Slovak media and activated all the good people. The little girl from the Trnava region was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 2 at the age of 19 months at the end of November 2022. The doctor recommended an expensive but effective gene therapy - a one-time administration of Zolgensma, the world's most expensive drug, which costs two million euros. ... continue to article

Lucia with a rare dystonic muscle disorder loves adrenaline and sports. She hasn't given up on it even after she became seriously ill. At the HENDI CENTRE she had her first rehabilitation stay, which literally opened her eyes. Thanks to winning a competition to win a five-day therapy session, she learned more from us about how to exercise so she doesn't hurt herself and is able to move forward. ... continue to article

Eli exercises during comprehensive SMA rehab with a smile A year and a half of therapy in tears has been replaced by a smile! Three-year-old Elinka stopped crying during exercise for the first time at the HENDI CENTRE. Literally within a year and a day of her first session, Eli completed her third week-long session of the Baby and Toddler Rehabilitation Course in the middle of this year, which was tailored to her individual needs. The family from the Czech Republic travels to HENDI for SMA therapy two to three times a year. ... continue to article

A diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy type II hasn't yet allowed a six-year-old boy to discover the magic of walking independently, but he's not giving up! A few weeks ago, he learned to control the bicycle he inherited from his brother and today he is riding it through the streets like his healthy peers. The most important things for Kubek's fitness are rehabilitation stays several times a year, targeted active movement and constant exercise. Kubko from Košice was a normal baby until almost a year ago and he was developing quite well. When he was about a year old, his parents noticed a lag. ... continue to article

This is exactly how winding was the Ukrainian boy's journey to our centre. This was the second time that little Ernest, whose family left Ukraine before the war and now live in Germany, was also staying at the HENDI CENTRE . Why did they decide to come from Germany to Slovakia to rehabilitate and to HENDI CENTRE? Read what Ernest's mother Lilia told us. ... continue to article

Romana, 39, with spinal muscular atrophy, has never stood up, but despite her illness, she has graduated from college and is eager to further her education. If my head is right, why not, says the adult SMA patient. Romana from Krupina was born of twins in her eighth month of pregnancy. She and her sister Petya both appeared to be healthy babies, although they moved less in the tummy. The disease became apparent when they were eight months old - that's when they stopped lifting their heads, turning around. ... continue to article

Two little girls, both with a diagnosis that doctors can't detect. Monika Nemcová had to cope with a situation that no parent can prepare for. After the initial shock, it was the turn of exercises and therapies to move the girls forward. At the HENDI CENTRE, these also brought the desired success. The older daughter was able to get back on her feet in a short time. ... continue to article

The expert lecture at the HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any was focused on breathing and included several practical demonstrations. "The public has the idea that when a neuron is damaged, that's it. But it isn't. There are mechanisms to be able to stimulate the growth of neurons," says doctor Marian Jendrichovsky. He has been working in the field of Physiotherapy and Medical Rehabilitation since 1994. The renowned expert founded and runs an outpatient clinic for the treatment of functional movement disorders, and is also the founder of the Tatra School of Respiratory Physiotherapy. ... continue to article

Pain in the spine, joints and head can be related to a disturbed balance in the feet. They are one of the most complex parts of our body. The feet are the foundation and part of the support system of the entire human body. The current era, in which sedentary lifestyles prevail, is suppressing our natural upright, healthy posture. People often only deal with the problem locally, i.e. spinal pain, low back pain, but do not realise that the root of the problem may also be in the feet. Our foot is one of the most complex parts of our body. ... continue to article

From 21 to 25 June, the European Sports Games for Disabled Youth Emil Open took place in Brno, Czech Republic, and was full of admirable sporting performances! 12 countries and more than 800 athletes took part. Our facility is a partner of the international event, which is held in the spirit of the slogan "sport for all" for the second year and this time we also participated in the accompanying sports programme of the games. ... continue to article

A renowned expert in the field of orthopaedics at the HENDI CENTRE informed and discussed with families with SMA children. Scoliosis is one of the well-known musculoskeletal disorders, it appears especially during adolescence. Girls suffer from it much more than boys. While its milder form can be addressed with exercises, the severe form already requires surgical intervention. It is also very common in paediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases, including spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). ... continue to article

Five-and-a-half-year-old Emka, who has been struggling with very serious Melizaeus-Merzbacher syndrome since birth, made progress after a few days of rehabilitation. She has perfected her rolling technique, head lifting and hand work. We gave her a one-week intensive stay at the HENDI CENTRE in partnership with the organiser of the Emil Open, the international sports games for disabled youth. ... continue to article

Our facility became one of the partners of the 56th Slovak-Czech Days of Child Neurology and the XXXII Bratislava Postgraduate Days of Child Neurology, which took place from 17 to 19 May in Tatranská Lomnica. The professional congress in the Grandhotel Praha was organized by the Neuropediatric Section of the SNeS SLS and co-organized by the Department of Child Neurology of the Faculty of Medicine of the Charles University in Bratislava and the Society of Child Neurology of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Bratislava and the Society of Child Neurology of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Bratislava. The expert guarantor of the event was Miriam Kolníková, MD, PhD. ... continue to article

Within the cooperation between HENDI CENTRE and the Piešt'any Resort, a press trip for media representatives took place on 10 May in the rehabilitation facility. The journalists were interested in the therapies and accommodation. Thanks to the cooperation between HENDI CENTRE and the regional tourism organisation Rezort Piešt'any, a group of Slovak journalists visited us on 10 May. The organised journalistic trip was aimed at familiarising the participants with the offer of the HENDI CENTRE and ensuring that the media representatives conveyed to their readers and listeners why it is good to know about us. ... continue to article

Sudden strokes affect about two people in a thousand today. They are the third most common cause of death and disability in industrialised countries (after cardiovascular disease and cancer). Sudden stroke (NCMP) tragically affects the lives of more than 10 thousand families every year. Cases are steadily increasing: in 2015 there were 10,634 cases, and in 2019 there are already 12,702 people. The risk rises significantly from the age of 45, with up to three-quarters of cases in people over 65. Men are slightly more at risk (54%). ... continue to article

Dear friends and visitors of Piešt'any! Thanks to the support of the KIA Foundation and the project Inspiration of Movement 2022, the civic association Live Only Once has managed to get a universal handbike for active people, who are not discouraged even by disabilities to enjoy the joy of movement and fresh air. The new handbike passed the load test in the HENDI CENTRE - it was tested by the physiotherapist Tomáš, who was kept company during the test ride by Peter Káčer, a regular client of the HENDI CENTRE. Everything is ready, fine-tuned and the new handbike is ready for you in the field. ... continue to article

Today we welcomed members of the ASSOCIATION OF DOCTORS OF THE CARPATHIAN REGION to the HENDI CENTRE. The working visit of almost 30 doctors and other health professionals, mainly from the field of rehabilitation, was aimed at making a first step towards getting to know each other and opening up cooperation in the future. During the tour of the centre, the participants were really interested in the methodologies used in our centre, the way of working and appreciated the quality equipment of the therapy rooms and our hydrocentre....continue to article

Hypotonic little girl got back on her feet thanks to the exercises at the HENDI CENTRE. 2.5-year-old Adelka from Vrútok has been going to HENDI CENTRE regularly since last year. Already after the first week's stay the first results appeared and the second stay was also marked by progress. At the end of Adelka's 5-day rehabilitation, we talked to her mother Zuzana about Adelka's journey towards a better and better quality of life. Adelka had to fight already in her tummy, because her mom's pregnancy was risky and under doctors' supervision since the 13th week. However, she came into the world on time and there was no indication that anything was wrong. ... continue to article

In the management of a family with a child with the serious genetic condition spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), rehabilitation plays an indispensable role from diagnosis throughout life. HENDI CENTRUM has been providing comprehensive rehabilitation care for patients with this diagnosis from all over Slovakia and neighbouring countries since 2020. Elinka from the Czech Republic was diagnosed with the most severe type 1 SMA in her fifth month of life. Thanks to gene therapy and regular rehabilitation, she is progressing step by step. Watch a short video to see how Elinka, who will turn three this summer, fared during her second rehabilitation stay at the HENDI CENTRE. ... continue to article

Hours of toil during the exercise were replaced by laughter, music, dancing and tears of emotion. The intention to bring SMA families together, to help them through rehabilitation and to provide support in coping with this disease is successfully fulfilled by the organizers, as evidenced by the fact that this was the second joint event of our clients after the SUPER WEEKEND in September. ... continue to article

During the networking event, several major startup companies operating in the healthcare sector presented their products and services. During November, HENDI CENTER's General Manager Jana Koyšová participated in a networking event at Maccabi Health CareServices in Tel Aviv. A number of interesting startup companies dedicated to the development of products for healthcare came together in one place. ... continue to article

A combination of a swap and bazaar with a charity dimension and a rich accompanying programme - that was SwaZar in the rehabilitation HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any. On Tuesday, 29 November, we were visited by writer, musician and actor Braňo Jobus to tell children about his books for young readers. At the fundraising event he talked, sang a few songs to the stories and signed the books. ... continue to article

Representatives of the Centre and the Association for Assistance to the Handicapped - APPA Abroad presented a joint comprehensive project Step for You, which is aimed at children with the severe genetic disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy and their parents. The aim of the project is to make it accessible for children in various stages of the disease (SMA type I-IV) from all over the country to receive comprehensive skilled rehabilitation care and to provide education and instruction for home care to their parents. In two years, thanks to the Step for You project, nearly 20 children with SMA have been rehabilitated repeatedly at the HENDI CENTRE. ... continue to article

Doctors did not give Jakub a chance for change, but his condition improved significantly thanks to the exercises.

The two-week stay at the HENDI CENTRE was the first, but probably not the last, time for the family from Prague. Similar facilities are mostly lacking in the Czech Republic. "After the accident, Kubík was paralysed from the neck down, he could not move at all. He was on a ventilator 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We were told that it would stay like this and not to expect anything to get better - for example, that he would ever breathe or move on his own. That we should get used to it," recalls Lenka, the mother of the now 3.5-year-old boy. But the parents decided that they were not going to put up with the situation. ... continue to article

Regular exercise put Ivka on her feet

In the prognosis for children with spinal muscular atrophy, what he can currently do is literally science fiction, says the father of a little warrior. How many of you have made a resolution to go to the gym regularly at least once and finally gave up? 5-year-old Ivko from Michalovce has no choice. If he didn't exercise regularly, his muscles would stop obeying him and he would end up a recumbent patient. A diagnosis of Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2 was confirmed when the boy was a year and a half old, but father and son didn't waste a minute and quickly got on a regular exercise schedule. Thanks to his perseverance, Ivko is now rewriting the international charts in the development of SMA children ... continue to article

This work recharges my batteries, says Marián Marckech, head doctor of the HENDI CENTRE

He preferred to work with disabled children and adults before the spa. He does not regret this choice, on the contrary. Marián Markech says that he has found great conditions, an excellent team of professionals and, above all, patients who charge him with positive energy. ... continue to article

Participation at the ICEE patient advocacy conference in Slovenia

Comprehensive rehabilitation for children diagnosed with SMA in the HENDI CENTRE is an inspiration for foreign countries. "They want to learn from us." Positive responses were met with Bc. Sňa Krchnáková, the main physiotherapist of the Department of the youngest children and Marta Miklošková, M.D., consultant of the HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any, at the international conference iCEE Patient Advocacy in the Slovenian capital Ljubljana. The conference organized by EAMDA (European Alliance of Neuromuscular Disorders Associations) took place on Thursday 22.9.2022 and brought together representatives of patient groups from all over the Central and Eastern European region. ... continue to article

Natálka with a serious developmental defect after surgery in America is progressing in HENDI CENTRE

She is the only child in the world with congenital urogenital malformation and associated DMO and is rehabilitating intensively and making progress. The little girl was born with a very severe congenital developmental defect - urogenital malformation of the highest type, when her reproductive and urogenital organs failed to develop and DMO was associated....continue to article

A fun-filled weekend for SMA children brought a big wave of emotions and joy

For the first time ten children suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) together with their families spent a SUPER WEEKEND in our HENDI CENTRE. The special fun-filled weekend is a new activity supported by the Step for You 2022 grant program. One of the purposes of this activity was to bring SMA families together and provide them with support in coping with the disease....continue to article

Craniosacral therapy is also popular in the HENDI CENTRE

Gentle touch therapy brings about an improvement in mental and physical well-being. The therapy is now widely practiced around the world and continues to gain popularity with a wide range of people. The new therapeutic approach is also helping clients of the HENDI CENTRE. The therapy brings deep physical and emotional relaxation and at the same time activates the body's self-healing processes....continue to article

Snoezelen - therapy where everything is allowed and makes sense

Snoezelen (pronounced Snúzelen) is a multisensory environment, a type of therapy where therapy is carried out in a pleasant relaxing environment through light and sound elements, scents and music. These elements have a relaxing but also stimulating effect on different areas of perception. In Slovakia, young people are becoming aware of this therapy through special primary schools, social service homes and, last but not least, rehabilitation facilities. Snoezelen has been applied in different target groups and to individuals with different handicaps. ... continue to article

Therasuit® - a suit originally designed for astronauts, now helps in rehabilitation

A therasuit is a soft textile suit, covered with many hooks and attached cords, similar to a bungie. It was originally made to meet the needs of astronauts, whose muscles were becoming flaccid through the effects of antigravity in space. The soft brace is now used in special rehabilitation, improving postural control, aiding balance and allowing isolated exercises within the normal movement pattern. It is used in a method that bears the same name as its main equipment - Therasuit, known as suit therapy ... continue to article

HENDI CENTRE soaked up the atmosphere of the Paralympic Games and established cooperation with the Emil Open Foundation.

For the first time at the European Disabled Youth Summer Games Emil Open in the neighbouring Czech Republic.The European Disabled Youth Summer Games Emil Open is traditionally held in Brno, Czech Republic. This year was the 11th edition of this unique project. So far, over 4500 young athletes with entourage from more than 16 European countries have participated in the Games. Over eight hundred participants took part in the Games in the last week of June. Two new sports were introduced - archery and cycling. During this year's event, a significant event occurred, the Emil Open Foundation ... continue to article

Ten completed rehabilitation stays in a private centre from a family point of view!

To perfectly manage several intensive rehabilitation sessions in the HENDI CENTRE in a short period of time means, against the background of an ordinary Slovak family, to have an absolutely strict family management and an enormously high efficiency in fundraising. It is a challenging module, but everything has its justification and meaning! If 5-year-old Gloria had not spent a significant part of her young life in a rehabilitation gym and "working out" on her own, she would certainly not be spending time in a kindergarten with her peers on her own today, without the help of an assistant. ... continue to article

Mulligan concept

Mobilization manual therapy techniques linked to active patient movement by New Zealand physiotherapist Brian Mulligan. Continuous improvement of acquired skills and, of course, further education is an essential part of a physiotherapist's quality work. At HENDI CENTRE we like to learn and follow the trends in our field to be better and better and to be able to provide the highest level of rehabilitation care to our clients. ... continue to article

Detect early, treat and rehabilitate. Only this will help with SMA

If 30-year-old writer Michal Škombár from Sliač or 25-year-old blogger Petra Eller from Nitra had had the treatment that is possible today for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), they might have been sitting up and able to move their arms, perhaps they would not have needed pulmonary ventilation. This is difficult to estimate because it is a new treatment and logically very expensive. However, if it is deployed early, before symptoms develop, it is likely to work wonders. This is also why children who are born with SMA inevitably need to be diagnosed as early as possible. ... continue to article

Children's Bobath Therapist in HENDI CENTRE

Good news that will make you happy and help you to better health! Only a few medical professionals and physiotherapists in Slovakia can boast the certification of a children's Bobath therapist. Recently, our colleagues have enriched this short list with their names. Sonia Krchnáková and Erika Marlengová form one team and have been helping the youngest clients of HENDI CENTRE to develop together for several years. By completing 340 professional hours and studying the subject, they have become official and internationally recognized children's Bobath therapists. ... continue to article

World Water Day and Watsu Therapy.

World Water Day with the introduction of a unique therapy in the HENDI CENTRE in Piešt'any. In the newly opened hydrocentre of the rehabilitation HENDI CENTRE they celebrated the World Water Day by introducing a new "water" therapy Watsu® (water shiatsu) in Slovakia. World Water Day also opened the International Watsu® Week (22-28 March 2022), a worldwide event organized by the International Water Therapy Association WABA as an open event for all interested professionals and the general public. Its aim is to introduce attendees to what Watsu® ... continue to article

A little girl from Kysuce was born with the most severe form of the genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy. A year after the drug is administered, she is able to take her first steps. "Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is one of the rare neuromuscular inherited diseases and is caused by the loss of neurons that transmit signals to the muscles. The muscles gradually become flaccid and stop working, later on breathing problems occur. It affects approximately one in 10,000 live births. Patients diagnosed with SMA1 have the worst prognosis and until there was a cure, it was the most common cause of neonatal mortality. Like many children in Slovakia with this genetic disorder, Eliška from Oščadnica was given the most expensive drug. ... continue to article