Running is a widely practised activity, but it imposes repeated loads and a significant impact on the musculoskeletal system. Although it may seem simple, running consistently requires adequate preparation, not only on a cardiovascular level, but also in terms of movement control, stability and the ability of tissues to adapt to impact....
Chronic low back pain is a common health problem. In Portugal, a significant proportion of the adult population reports persistent back pain. It's important to realise that chronic pain is a multifactorial phenomenon, resulting from the interaction of various physical, emotional and contextual factors. Physical, emotional and lifestyle factors Among the...
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints and can be associated with multiple factors, such as prolonged postures, sedentary lifestyles, mechanical overload, altered motor control or previous episodes of injury. In many cases, the management of low back pain benefits from approaches that integrate targeted movement, postural control and functional adaptation strategies. Pilates...
We may have busy routines, professional goals achieved and an apparently organised life, but if we wake up feeling tired, irritable or lacking energy, something in the overall balance may not be right. Health is not a one-off state, but an ongoing process that requires daily attention to different dimensions of human functioning. In clinical practice, some...
Facial paralysis is a neuromuscular condition that can cause pain in the face, increased tension in the facial muscles, asymmetry of movements, difficulty closing one eye and involuntary muscle contractions. In the event of any of these signs, it is essential to initially seek medical assessment and then be referred to physiotherapy specialising in facial paralysis, ideally...
Abdominal diastasis is a common problem that affects many people. If you're looking for information on how to treat and prevent this condition, this article is for you. Our physiotherapist offers valuable tips to help you improve this condition. What is it? Diastasis of the rectus abdominis is the term used...
Neurological physiotherapy or neuromuscular physiotherapy is an area of physiotherapy specialising in the assessment and treatment of individuals with injuries and/or pathologies affecting the central and/or peripheral nervous system. Neurological physiotherapy acts in the acute, sub-acute or chronic phase of the pathology. The pathologies in which neurological physiotherapy has...
The combination of Osteopathy and Clinical Pilates allows for an integrated approach to health, based on the relationship between structure, function and movement. While Osteopathy focuses on assessing and intervening on the structure of the body and its interrelationships, Clinical Pilates uses movement as a therapeutic tool to improve control, alignment and...
Lumbar disc herniations are a common condition that causes back pain and, in some cases, symptoms such as tingling or pain radiating down the legs. When diagnosed, surgery is often considered a solution, but recent studies indicate that spontaneous resorption of the herniated disc can occur without the need for surgical intervention,...
What is Clinical Pilates Clinical Pilates is a movement-based therapeutic approach, applied in a physiotherapy context, which integrates fundamental principles such as the centre, breathing, precision, concentration, fluid movement and control. These principles guide the practice in a structured way, promoting greater body awareness and...
