Rheumatoid arthritis
It is a chronic inflammatory, autoimmune and progressive disease of the joints, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness. There may be periods where symptoms become worse, known as flare-ups or flares. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. Symptoms: There’s […]
Multiple Sclerosis
It is a condition of unknown etiology where the sheath that covers the nerves, the myelin, is destroyed and the nerve is damaged. There is bilateral loss of vision, vertigo, ataxia (the person does not control their movements), diplopia (the person sees double), dysarthria (difficulty speaking) and paralysis. The disease may progress with flares and […]
Dry Needling
Acupuncture is effective in treating pain and can even be twice as effective as the best analgetic drug therapy for back pain and musculoskeletal pain. Acupuncture, whether Chinese or Dry Needling, is a powerful weapon for treating many types of pain and ailments. The main difference between them is that Chinese Acupuncture is used for […]
Stretching
Stretches are exercises designed to develop muscle flexibility, elasticity and joint flexibility. It is important to stretch all muscle groups. In addition to the general stretches that concern the whole body, do not forget to stretch more specifically those muscle groups that will receive the training burden. So in this way you will avoid any […]
Rectus-Adductor Syndrome
It is the syndrome in which the muscles or tendons of the lower abdominal wall weaken. The location of the pain is in the inguinal region of the abdominal wall, where the “classic” inguinal hernia also appears. Symptoms: The symptoms are aggravated by activities/sports in which there are movements of speed, turning and bending of […]
Stress Fracture
Fatigue fracture A stress fracture occurs when force is exerted on a particular point of the bone, persistently and for a long time. Unlike common fractures that require a violent mechanism of injury, a fatigue fracture occurs without serious injury. It is essentially a manifestation of an overuse syndrome. The most common fatigue fractures are […]
Pain Due to External Factors
Pain with change of weather: The pain that occur is usually either from arthritis or from different post-traumatic conditions and is most often located in the knee, hip, wrist and shoulder. Hippocrates argued that changing weather and humidity can cause pain in already stressed parts of our musculoskeletal system. Why is this pain caused? It […]
Respiratory physical therapy
Respiratory physical therapy is a technique that through a series of chest clearing techniques, along with exercises, teaches the patient resting positions to maximize the functional capacity of their lungs. The goal is to unclog the patient’s airways and help them return to physical activity and exercise. Respiratory physiotherapy is indicated for diseases that have […]
Meniscus Tear
A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries. Anyone can suffer a meniscus tear, but athletes and especially those who participate in team sports (such as basketball, soccer, and volleyball) are more susceptible. The menisci (inner and outer) are two hard, elastic anatomical formations composed mainly of water and collagen fibers. They […]
Inflammation
The inflammation process is an important stage in healing. But when the inflammation is prolonged then it can cause discomfort and irritation in the affected area. Symptoms of inflammation: Inflammation is categorized as acute or chronic.