Physiotherapy of musculoskeletal disorders: one of M1 Physio Sport Clinic’s strongest points.
We deal with 5 main types of rehabilitation:
ORTHOPAEDIC : for patients in need of post-operative care (cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery, hip, knee and shoulder replacement, etc..) or suffering non-surgery acute or chronic problems, or arthritis problems affecting the musculoskeletal system
SPORTS: to treat patients suffering from tendinitis, osteitis pubis, ligament injuries, muscle strains, sprains and all musculoskeletal disorders caused by sport practice.
POSTURAL: correcting postural balance disorders causing spine pain, but also knee, ankle and shoulder pain.
RHEUMATOLOGIC: for patients suffering from rheumatic diseases such as arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, connective tissue disorders, polymyalgia, etc.
PEDIATRIC: for youngest patients suffering from paramorphism, dysmorphism, scoliosis, kyphosis, traumas or orthopaedic post-operative effects.
The main MANUAL THERAPIES applied in M1 Physio Sport Clinic are:
JOINT MOBILIZATION
This physiotherapy method assesses movement dysfunction. It is included in the rehabilitation plan when we find a loss of “stability” or an excessive “stiffness “of the joints. Joint rehabilitation aims at strengthening the muscles in case of breakdown or at mobilization in case of stiffness.
MASSAGE THERAPY
It includes decontracting, MTP (deep transverse massage) and draining massage. Used to treat muscular, tendon and lymphatic disorders.
POSTURAL TECHNIQUES
They enable global postural tone rebalancing through exercises and positions that stimulate the extension of muscle chains. Compared to traditional stretching, these extension exercises last more time in order to achieve longer lasting changes. Mezieres and Suchard active global stretching techniques are just a few examples.
KINETIC CONTROL
This physiotherapy method assesses movement dysfunction. It is included in the rehabilitation plan when we find a loss of “stability” or an excessive “stiffness “of the joints. Joint rehabilitation aims at strengthening the muscles in case of breakdown or at mobilization in case of stiffness.
KINESIOTAPE
Adhesive elastic bandage having therapeutic and biomechanical effects, such as correcting muscular function, increasing blood flow and circulation of lymphatic fluids, treating pain and facilitating correction of joint motion.
FUNCTIONAL BANDAGE
Technique for partial immobilization using elastic and non-elastic tape. Suitable after sprains, dislocations, muscle damage and micro fractures. It is also useful to treat edema and severe swelling.
The main PHYSICAL THERAPIES AND ELECTROTHERAPIES used in M1 Physio Sport Clinic are:
HIGH POWER LASER
It delivers highly intense light beams which are able to penetrate the body tissues providing bio stimulating, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
CRYO LASER
High power laser used in combination with dry cold air (- 20°C). The bio stimulating and anti-inflammatory effect of the light, combined with the cooling effect of the air jet stimulate local micro-circulation making it a very precious aid for treating tendinitis and muscle damage both in the chronic and the acute phases.
DIIATHERMY (Or TECAR THERAPHY)
Commonly called Tecar therapy, t is an excellent endogenous thermotherapy and is very effective in treating chronic and acute disorders. It produces the same benefits as high power laser and allows working on larger anatomical areas. It provides soothing, decontracting, anti-inflammatory and draining effects.
ELECTRICAL STIMULATION
It elicits muscle contraction, improving strength, by using cutaneous stimulation on specific areas called “motor points”. Depending on the intensity, the duration, the form and the frequency of the impulse, it is possible to treat totally innervated or partially denervated muscles.
TENS
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. It mainly has a pain reducing effect. By reactivating local circulation, the endorphin frequencies (stimulating endorphin release), also provide a muscle-relaxing effect.
DYADYNAMIC CURRENT
These are low frequency unidirectional currents. They have an analgesic effect and, in different modulations, also provide a thermal and muscle-relaxing effect.
IONOPHORESIS
Electro therapy using direct current to deliver anti-inflammatory drugs deeply through the skin to reach the inflamed area.
ULTRASOUNDS
Mechanical anti-inflammatory, bio stimulating and antalgic therapy. It uses deep transduction of sound waves in human tissues as a physical source.