Magnet therapy is an extremely popular method used in physiotherapy to support the treatment of many conditions. It relieves pain and accelerates the healing process. This therapy is used in orthopaedics, rheumatology and internal medicine. The effect of the magnetic field causes penetration through the body, influencing a change in the biological functions of tissues, which leads to the mobilisation of regenerative and immune processes in the body. What...
One of the rehabilitation treatments with high effectiveness is ultrasound therapy, or sonotherapy. When carried out correctly, post-operative physiotherapy is a way of reducing the length of stay in hospital, lowering the risk of complications and returning to daily life at full capacity more quickly. What is ultrasound? Ultrasound is a sound wave that has such a high frequency that humans are unable to...
Urogynaecological physiotherapy deals with the treatment of conditions associated with pelvic abnormalities. It helps to alleviate urogenital complaints such as urinary incontinence, lowering of the reproductive organs or gas and faecal incontinence. It is a type of therapy that can form the basis of the treatment process for pelvic floor disorders in addition to the use of pharmacological agents. What can urogynaecological physiotherapy help with? Urogynaecological treatments...
After the birth of a child, urological consultations and visits to the gynaecologist are extremely important. This is particularly important if we want to return to intercourse and do not want to be ashamed of our body. Other important appointments include going to a urogynecological physiotherapist and having a pelvic floor examination, which takes place at the end of the puerperium. It is the puerperium that is the time in ...
Cracked hip syndrome is a condition that, when walking, standing up or rotating the leg, can cause a jumping sensation, or make a popping sound in the hip. This symptom, has nothing to do with internal displacement of the femoral head in the joint. In addition, it is usually painless and harmless, but can be somewhat annoying or cause some discomfort. What are the actual ...
Osteoarthritis of the spine most often affects the elderly, but sometimes changes also occur in young people. A very common symptom is severe back pain. Although the disease cannot be completely cured, it is worth taking care to limit its progression. This will allow you to maintain your current fitness and alleviate the severe symptoms. Find out how to treat osteoarthritis ...
In the same way as the issue of proper nutrition, proper exercise habits in children are of great importance in promoting a healthy lifestyle. It is thanks to them that the youngest children will be able to avoid many illnesses and postural problems in the future. But what exercises are good to do with children and what should be kept in mind? What are exercise habits in children? Habits ...
The name of this condition would indicate that tennis elbow is suffered by athletes who play tennis or squash. However, this ailment has little to do with the sport. The majority of people who suffer from this condition perform frequent, repetitive wrist movements that overload the wrist extensor muscles. They are mainly manual workers, mechanics or IT professionals. The characteristic pain that...
Pinopressure is an innovative therapeutic method developed in Poland. The approach combines the achievements of conventional medicine together with techniques used in alternative medicine. Pinopressure is categorised as one of the reflex therapies, based on the body's natural self-repair capabilities. What does pinopressure treatment consist of? Pinopressure is a relatively new method used on the borderline between physiotherapy and rehabilitation. The technique involves applying pressure and...
Hirudotherapy is a method of treatment using health leeches that has been used for centuries. It is a technique used primarily in the treatment of atherosclerosis, hypertension, sciatica and in a variety of physiotherapy treatments. Leeches are used to remove swellings and haematomas. Hirudotherapy provides pain relief, so that the patient recovers much faster than with standard...