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...
The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous structure that extends from the heel to the toes. Its main function is to support the plantar arch and absorb impact during walking and running. Plantar fasciitis develops when this structure is subjected to repeated overload, causing microlesions and degenerative changes...
Shoulder tendinitis, also known as rotator cuff tendinopathy, is one of the most common causes of pain in this joint. It is characterised by inflammation or degeneration of the tendons responsible for stabilising and moving the shoulder, particularly those of the rotator cuff, the supraspinatus being the most frequently affected. This condition can cause pain, limitation...
Cervicalgia manifests itself as pain localised in the neck, which can sometimes radiate to the shoulders, back, arm or head. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal discomforts in the population, appearing either suddenly or gradually, until it interferes with the simplest everyday tasks. Its...
What is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome? Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a neurological condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox and shingles. When this reactivation involves the facial nerve, paralysis can appear on one side of the face, intense pain in the ear and a rash...
Hip replacement surgery is an increasingly common procedure in Portugal. This procedure replaces the natural hip joint with an artificial joint, making it possible to restore mobility and eliminate pain in people suffering from advanced arthrosis, fractures of the femoral neck or other pathologies that compromise joint mobility...
Shoulder arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used for the diagnosis and treatment of various pathologies, including rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome, shoulder instability, labrum lesions, calcifications and degenerative changes. Despite being less aggressive than open surgery, arthroscopy requires a rehabilitation process...
An ankle fracture is one of the most common orthopaedic injuries and can seriously compromise mobility and quality of life if not treated properly. The ankle supports all of the body's weight and is made up of three main bones, the tibia, fibula (or fibula) and astragalus, which work together to...
Respiratory physiotherapy is one of the subspecialities of physiotherapy, alongside sports, neurological and orthopaedic physiotherapy, among others. At Integrativa we have extended our range of services to include this very important area, promoting a comprehensive approach to the person, whether in an acute or chronic phase. What is respiratory physiotherapy? Respiratory physiotherapy...
Living with chronic pain is like carrying an invisible weight every day. The pain is there, constant, silent, sometimes unpredictable, and it affects much more than the body. It affects sleep, mood, energy and even the way we relate to others. But there is a possible and safe way to...
