The papilloma or plantar wart, a cutaneous proliferation similar in appearance to a cauliflower, is one of the most common infections of the foot caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This viral infection affects the first two layers of the skin, dermis and epidermis, and if the host’s immunological conditions are inadequate (stress, nutritional deficits, … Read more
If you have ever heard of emotional intelligence, you probably already know the terms emotion, feeling and mood. It is important to know how they differ from each other, as they have different durations. Emotion lasts from seconds to a number of minutes, feeling can last a few hours or even a couple of days. … Read more
What is a muscle contracture? It is a muscle contraction or contraction of some of the muscle fibers that is generated involuntarily, which can be permanent or long-lasting. It can be caused at the moment of exertion and some of the most common symptoms are pain in the muscle or inflammation in the affected area. … Read more
Plantar fasciitis has a negative impact on the functionality and quality of life of people who suffer from it. In addition, the health and social repercussions are important, since it is estimated that 83% of patients with plantar fasciitis are of working age, which often leads to work disability with the social and economic cost … Read more
Shock waves began to be used in 1980 to treat urinary tract stones (“stones” in the kidney and ureters). On follow-up X-rays of patients, urologists observed that, if the stone was located in the ureter, there was an increase in the density of the pelvic bone. The shock waves destroyed the stones and, at the … Read more
The pelvic floor is a myofascial structure that closes the pelvis on its lower part. It plays a fundamental role in such important functions for the quality of life of patients as urinary, stool and gas continence. Also the sexual function in men and women and the stability of the viscera of the lower pelvis … Read more
On the occasion of World Lymphedema Day, we remind you that it is a chronic disease that affects 1.7 million people in Spain and almost 300 million in the world so 1 in 30 people is affected by lymphedema (world Population estimated prevalence data). It is a disease that affects 1.3 million women with breast … Read more
Kinesiotape is a type of bandage, which consists of an elastic cotton plaster, with a layer of anti-allergic glue applied so that the material can ventilate. The elasticity of the tape reaches 140%, and matches the elasticity of the skin. It is also known as neuro muscular taping, as it was originally based on the … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic pathology characterized by persistent functional symptoms such as chronic widespread musculoskeletal and fibrous tissue pain, fatigue and difficulty sleeping, anxiety, depression, dizziness, headache. There are also associated symptoms that have a considerable impact on quality of life and function. These symptoms are gastrointestinal, neurological, cardiovascular, endocrinological and rheumatological. For people suffering … Read more
Tension headache, also called muscle contraction headache, is one of the most common headaches in humans. The origin is neither vascular nor hormonal, but is produced by a muscular contracture either in the upper cervical area or in the masticatory and swallowing musculature. It is almost always accompanied by an ailment or a psycho-emotional tension, … Read more