What is pelvic floor physiotherapy? Pelvic floor physiotherapy is a branch of physiotherapy that aims to assess, treat and prevent dysfunctions that may occur in the pelviperineal area. How does it work? It consists of gathering information in the clinical interview with the patient and then in the physical examination of the patient. The physiotherapist … Read more
What is Sports Physiotherapy? Sports physiotherapy is a discipline of physiotherapy that is aimed at anyone who practices sports on a regular basis, whether from a recreational or amateur point of view, elite or high performance, or simply to improve their health. Currently, due to the rise of recreational sports (running, paddle, etc.), there is … Read more
During the period of confinement, as a consequence of the coronavirus, it is advisable to maintain a routine and establish daily work patterns. For those who are teleworking, it is important to incorporate into their routine a series of exercises and body postures to avoid injuries. The truth is that there is no perfect posture, … Read more
What is tendinopathy and what are the most frequent causes? A tendinitis is an inflammatory process of the tendon, mainly caused by microtraumatisms such as repetitive movements, for example, during sports practice. What is the difference with tendinosis? It is important to differentiate tendinitis from tendinosis, since inflammatory processes such as tendinitis have a duration … Read more
What is mechanotransduction? The term mechanotransduction refers to the different ways in which mechanosensitive cells respond to different movements and loads, generated in the tissue, producing biochemical and physical responses in the organism. How does it happen? The movements and loads performed during a treatment, such as in a joint, stimulate the collagen fibers as … Read more
Respiratory physiotherapy consists of improving the breathing process through a set of techniques and maneuvers. These techniques facilitate the expulsion of unnecessary mucus, improve the functioning of the respiratory muscles and the efficiency of each breath. This treatment must be applied by a registered physiotherapist, with specific training in respiratory physiotherapy. In what kind of … Read more
In view of the pandemic created by COVID-19, most medical centers are taking extreme precautions in order to protect their patients and healthcare personnel. In this sense, in Larios Rehabilitation Center we have devised protection and disinfection measures in all areas, because for us your health comes first. Reception, waiting room and bathrooms In these … Read more
In this time of confinement, we are more inactive, we have less calorie expenditure and we run the risk of abusing a bad diet. Remaining inactive and spending many hours sitting down can lead us to develop muscle pain and contractures. In addition, those who already suffer from a previous back pathology, such as hernias, … Read more
The way we move directly influences how we are going to live our daily lives, a fact that causes very important consequences in the musculature and joints, which can end up causing pain or disability. Movement We all move differently, and there is no right or wrong way to move. Failures in muscle recruitment and … Read more
The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain in the following terms: “pain is an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or experienced as such damage, being felt in the body and modifying behavior”. Why does it modify behavior? Pain has a goal: to modify behaviors. … Read more