High-performance sport places high demands on the musculoskeletal and neuromotor system, requiring higher levels of strength, power, endurance, coordination and motor control. Small deficits in movement, stability or neuromuscular control can jeopardise sporting performance and significantly increase the risk of injury. In this context, Clinical Pilates has been taking on...
Sports massage is a practice that is gaining more and more popularity among professional and amateur athletes. Whether you're a dedicated runner, a keen footballer or just someone who likes to keep active, sports massage can be a valuable tool for improving your performance and preventing injuries. In this article,...
In the context of clinical Pilates, footwork is a set of exercises aimed at functional work on the feet and ankles. Although it focuses on the lower limbs, its impact extends to the overall organisation of movement, since the feet play a fundamental role in the base of support, adaptation to the ground...
Taking part in sporting competitions involves significant physical and mental demands. After a competitive effort, recovery plays a central role in the body's adaptation to the imposed loads, influencing tolerance to subsequent training, fatigue management and the continuity of sports practice over time. Post-competition recovery must therefore be...
High-level sport is characterised by high physical demands, intense training loads and a continuous quest to optimise performance. In this context, high-performance athletes are exposed to a greater risk of overload, accumulated fatigue and injury. In order to cope with these demands, complementary approaches are often integrated into...
Running is one of the oldest forms of movement associated with human beings. From an evolutionary point of view, the ability to run is thought to have played an important role in adapting to the environment, particularly in obtaining food and responding to threatening situations. With the development of human societies, this motor skill...
