What is physiotherapy and what does it do?
Physiotherapy uses physical exercise to treat and prevent musculoskeletal conditions (affecting bones, muscles and joints), as well as some respiratory, cardiovascular and other conditions.
Who is physiotherapy for?
It is for people with a range of conditions, and also for healthy people, as prevention.
What are physical therapy modalities and how do they help?
Physical therapy modalities involve procedures such as electrical current, ultrasound, laser and magnetic therapy, used to recover after surgery or even to avoid surgery.
What is a postural analysis? Who can do it and why is it needed?
Postural analysis is the study of body posture, as a whole and by segment, from the front, back or side. It is needed to complete the functional diagnosis and to choose the right therapeutic exercises.
Postural analysis can be done by the physiotherapist or physical therapy specialist you see.
What does spine treatment involve?
Depending on the condition and its severity, personalized treatment is recommended, using physiotherapy, physical therapy modalities and manual therapy.
What is a computerized BackFix evaluation? What results does it show?
Computerized BackFix measurements make it possible to establish the correct values for strength, mobility, mechanical work and other biomechanical parameters of spinal movement. The computerized BackFix evaluation makes it possible to set up a personalized rehabilitation program, perfectly adapted to the patient's needs and abilities.
Why is a BackFix spine evaluation recommended?
When a spine condition develops, the BackFix evaluation makes it possible to precisely identify the causes of the condition and the degree of impairment, and to set up a personalized treatment.
For prevention, the BackFix evaluation makes it possible to measure the level of muscle imbalances that, left untreated over time, lead to spine conditions, so that they can be prevented.
How often should I have an evaluation to prevent serious spine conditions?
An annual BackFix evaluation followed by musculoskeletal balancing would be enough for prevention.
How many advanced physiotherapy sessions are needed to reduce back pain and treat these conditions?
Pain decreases progressively from the first sessions. Depending on how severe the condition is, the time needed to eliminate the pain varies.
I have a herniated disc in my neck. Does BackFix treat the herniation without surgery?
Yes, BackFix treats herniated discs non-invasively, whatever their location (cervical, lumbar).
Can I do rehabilitation after a meniscus transplant at Medisport?
Yes, computerized physiotherapy is also very effective for knee rehabilitation after injury or surgery.
Can a person who has had a stroke do rehabilitation at Medisport?
Only if they are able to travel to the clinic, because we provide outpatient services.
Do you treat cervical spondylosis at Medisport?
Yes, spondylosis treatment benefits from BackFix therapy.
Do you have treatments for children and teenagers?
Yes, children and teenagers benefit from BackFix therapy, especially for posture correction and the treatment of pain flare-ups, kypholordosis and scoliosis.
If I call the appointments number, can I talk to one of the Medisport specialists before booking?
Yes, absolutely.