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
Sports or functional rehabilitation is the active recovery from injury by the individual in order to increase tolerance to the demands of sport or life itself. The exercise program is individualized and is focused on improving functional capacity and avoiding the risk of relapse of the patient with a sports, work or home injury. Why … Read more
From Neurophysiotherapy we have to take into account that the treatment must be adapted to the needs of each individual, therefore, it is recommended a previous assessment by a specialized professional to identify and objectify the priorities of the treatment to be followed. In general terms, a person affected by Parkinson’s disease should exercise daily, … Read more
Any person, as long as he/she is within the stipulations of the health control and surveillance of the organization of the sporting event, can participate in popular races; however, it is usually recommended to people who are going to take part in it to undergo a medical examination beforehand, especially in the case of long … Read more
The recent historic snowfall and subsequent drop in temperatures has caused the deposited snow to freeze and become a very slippery surface, resulting in many accidental falls. Can we prevent slipping on ice? Of course, and here are some tips: Wear rubber-soled shoes, such as mountaineering boots. Walk with short steps, stepping on the white … Read more
With the arrival of winter, outdoor activities are carried out in colder and snowier environments, making it more important to take appropriate measures to avoid injuries due to the drop in temperature, which causes an increase in the mechanical stiffness of body tissues, or due to the practice of sports. Among the winter sports with … Read more
What is a contracture and how can we detect it? A contracture is a sustained and involuntary contraction of some muscle fibers, which does not disappear with the stretching of the muscle nor limits its capacity of contraction, although this occurs with pain, generating a picture of pain (myalgia), which is exacerbated with daily activities, … Read more