Manual Therapies
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A beneficial touch for your physical balance
Manual therapies are a fundamental component of rehabilitation and physiotherapy programs, offering significant benefits for physical recovery and overall well-being. They include a range of therapeutic techniques performed directly by the hands of a physiotherapist or manual therapist, providing numerous advantages for patients. For example, they can alleviate muscle and joint pain without the use of medications, improve flexibility and range of motion, and facilitate recovery from muscle and joint injuries.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a manual therapy focused on the person’s health, with a holistic approach that emphasizes the identification and treatment of functional imbalances in the body. Osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, athletes, and pregnant women. It is effective in treating a wide range of conditions, including neck pain, lower back pain, joint and muscle pain, and gynecological disorders.
Individual Motor Reeducation
Indicated for pre- and post-surgical intervention, chronic and acute musculoskeletal disorders, etc.
Pre/Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
It contributes to the success of an intervention in cases of fractures, prostheses, dislocations, herniated discs, hand conditions, ligaments, etc.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Used in cases of neurological disorders and spine conditions.
Joint Pumping Techniques
Useful for the treatment of joint and postural stiffness.
Massages
Decontracting and muscle relaxing massages are performed.
Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Elastic Compression Bandaging
Treatment indicated for all cases of lymphedema in both upper and lower limbs.
McKenzie
Manual method used for the treatment of herniated discs, bulging discs, sciatica, and pre- and post-spinal surgery.
Global Postural Reeducation (GPR)
Through guided, passive, and active postures, the muscle chains are stretched with the goal of achieving a global rebalancing.
Myofascial Treatment
Indicated for the treatment of deep connective tissue dysfunctions, altered by incorrect postures or trauma, to relieve pain and stiffness, and restore fluidity and well-being in movement.
Temporomandibular Disorder Treatment
Useful in cases of headaches, migraines, crepitus, jaw locking, neuralgia, and whiplash.
Female Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Indicated in cases of urinary incontinence, prolapse, pregnancy, and postpartum, it involves training the patient to become aware of the pelvic muscles and strengthening them.
Male Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
Based on awareness and strengthening exercises guided by the physiotherapist, it is recommended for all patients with prostate issues, after a prostatectomy, or in cases of chronic pelvic pain.