The therapeutic exercise method that restores stability, strength, and body movement By Zacharias Sifakis & Charalampos Bolis Clinical Pilates is a specialized form of therapeutic exercise performed under the supervision of a physiotherapist.It is based on the principles of classical Pilates, adapted to meet the needs of each individual patient, with the goal of rehabilitation, […]
By Zacharias Sifakis & Charalampos Bolis Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common and chronic joint conditions.It causes degeneration of the cartilage — the “cushion” that protects the bones and allows smooth, pain-free movement.It appears most often in the knees, hips, and hands, and affects more than 300 million people worldwide (Fransen et al., […]
The period pre and post-surgery operation (perioperative) can be a milestone for every patient. Physiotherapy in perioperative care is emerging as an important component of postoperative recovery. The benefits of the implementation of physiotherapy in the perioperative period and its enhancement of the patient’s recovery have been highlighted by the research. Read the research review […]
Custom orthotics can be prescribed following a gait and a postural analysis with the use of a force plate. The force plate is a platform with pressure sensors operated by a computer software program. The sensors record data on the anatomical morphology of the feet and the distribution of pressure during standing posture and walking. […]
Within the profession of Physiotherapy, the official term for osteopathic / chiropractic orientated post-graduate education & approach is called “Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy”. Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapy (OMPT) is a specialized area of physiotherapy for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning and by using highly specific treatment approaches, including manual techniques (manipulations, […]
What is myofascial pain? Myofascial or myogenic pain means pain coming from the muscles (Myo- comes from the Greek mўs, meaning “muscle”) and the fascia (the thin tissue that is covering the muscles). Myofascial pain is probably one of the least understood and most frequently misdiagnosed types of pain. It is also one of the […]
Massage therapy is a general term used to describe the manipulation of the muscles, tendons and ligaments for a variety of purposes depending on each person’s needs. There are several massage techniques and types based either on the origin or the objective of the implementing technique. Our expertise in therapeutic, sports and relaxing massage offers […]
Isokinetic dynamometers are on the frontline of sports-specific rehabilitation programs and are essential for post-operative joint mobilization, and muscle strength & conditioning. In our clinic, we have the privilege to possess a top-quality isokinetic dynamometer by Microforce and in this section, you can get informed about the isokinetic dynamometry background & reasoning of applying. About […]
Physiotherapy is the science responsible for consulting on safe exercise participation and promoting an active lifestyle to help all individuals improve and maintain their quality of life. The enhancement of exercise participation is applicable at all ages and levels of ability. What is therapeutic exercise? Exercise plays an integral role in the recovery of function […]
(Picture from https://www.medcare.ae/en/health-library/scoliosis-symptoms-causes-and-treatment.html#topic-main) The Schroth Method is a physiotherapy approach to scoliosis treatment, which is based on exercises tailored to each patient’s spine curvature. What is the Schroth Method? The Schroth Method is a nonsurgical approach to scoliosis treatment. It uses customized exercises for each person with scoliosis in order to return the curved spine […]
