What is physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is defined as a non-specific treatment using physical stimuli to restore a state of balance in the body. It is a science whose task is to maintain, develop and restore a person's motor abilities. It derives from natural therapeutics practised since ancient times and uses scientifically proven methods. They involve the use of natural remedies,...
Physiotherapy and traditional Chinese medicine have much in common. According to the latter, the circulation of energy in the body takes place through specific pathways - the so-called meridians, or channels, whose system wraps around our body. Meridians connect to the organs of the body, which play a key role in the generation, processing and transmission of energy, known as Qi. Each meridian regulates the function of a particular organ,...
Many healthy people use various types of training to keep fit. However, sometimes fitness is lost due to accidents or illnesses. Then the best solution is appropriate rehabilitation. So what are the modern training methods currently in use? What is the difference between personal and medical training? Personal training is individual sessions under the guidance of a qualified trainer,...
The spine supports our entire body. Most of our problems with it start in childhood. The most common spinal column defects are a crooked, round or concave back. These can lead to degenerative changes in the spine, insufficiency of the circulatory and respiratory systems and poor function of the internal organs. They should therefore be prevented. What does the spinal column consist of? The spine is made up of...
The World Health Organisation WHO recommends that women should undertake regular physical activity during pregnancy and after childbirth. However, is movement during pregnancy always advisable for mothers-to-be and which activities are recommended? Movement during pregnancy - benefits Movement during pregnancy has a positive effect on the course of pregnancy. It shortens both the delivery and the confinement period. It has been found that...
Elbow pain is most often caused by various injuries and traumas, but it is also often caused by osteoarthritis and inflammation of the elbow. It is often linked to overuse of this part of the body, as many sports require repetitive, monotonous movements of the elbow, hand or arm. However, how to ...
It is very common for clients, at the end of their work with a physiotherapist, to wonder how they should look after their health in order to avoid injury or chronic joint pain again. From the point of view of the specialist in the practice, it is worth bearing in mind a few key points to make to clients before rehabilitation is even completed. We bring this topic closer in the article!...
Chinese bubble treatment is a natural method of treating colds and coughs that has been used for hundreds of years. It has its origins in traditional Chinese medicine and is also very popular with advocates of non-invasive ways of boosting immunity in children. We tell you what placing bubbles in children looks like and what the advantages of the treatment are. What is the procedure of placing bubbles in children?...
An extremely important thing in physical activity is recovery after training. Many amateur athletes think that this is an unimportant recommendation. As a result, they exercise every day, often training the same body parts. Unfortunately, penetrating muscle pain or injuries of various kinds are common consequences of overtraining. What are the effects of post-training recovery? Rest between training sessions...
Few people realise that the digestive system has a major impact on the state of our muscles. Unfortunately, many people who actively use the services of a physiotherapist overlook healthy eating, and this does not bode well. The body should not only be taken care of from the outside, but also from the inside. The digestive system and muscle work The digestive system indirectly...