Physiotherapy

Undoubtedly, there is a great variety of means used by this discipline for its application according to each need, which are described below as a reference. In any case, the specialist is the one who selects the most effective method, depending on the diagnosis that has been made.

Massage therapy

Firstly, the application of massage techniques in its different modalities (therapeutic, lymphatic drainage, sports and many others); it is perhaps the most common and widely linked to physiotherapy.

Thermotherapy

Secondly, heat therapy applied through different implements (cloths, ultrasound, bags...) is highly effective for specific cases in which pain relief is sought.

Cryotherapy

On the other hand, the use of cold therapy in the treatment of pain, injuries and muscular inflammation responds to a precise type of need that is widespread and widely accepted.

Hydrotherapy

From the use of water in any of its states, it is possible to obtain multiple benefits from a therapeutic point of view; intervening in traumatic, neurological and respiratory conditions, among others.

Electrotherapy and ultrasound therapy

The application of ultrasound and small controlled electric shocks helps to enhance the neuromuscular, analgesic and anti-inflammatory action on the affected tissues.

Phototherapy

Thanks to its multiple benefits in relation to the treatment of various skin diseases, the focused application of ultraviolet light and/or infrared rays can be administered using a natural or artificial source.

Other therapies

At the same time, there are other applied techniques that offer specific benefits, such as kinesitherapy, heliotherapy, functional or neuromuscular bandages, mechanotherapy, among many others.

Although there are different types of classification; among the main types of physiotherapy it is possible to gather the following:

Neurological physiotherapy

Injuries of the central or peripheral nervous system are treated by this subspecialty; in which the diagnosis and treatment of multiple neurological pathologies are worked, stimulating patients of all ages to reach their wellbeing.

Trauma physiotherapy

When it comes to physical injuries that affect the muscular or skeletal system, this area is in charge of providing rehabilitation and relief. In this sense, vehicular or occupational accidents are part of this care. Similarly, patients with congenital or acquired malformations are also treated in this group; spinal column problems are frequent.

Sports physiotherapy

Sprains, tendinitis, contractures and overloads are some of the most frequent injuries in this group, being high performance athletes the most likely to integrate it. Undoubtedly, this group is in charge of applying the appropriate strategies to achieve a fast and correct evolution of each type of injury. Likewise, it is in charge of educating the patient towards prevention; applying appropriate stretching and training techniques.

Women's physiotherapy

Pregnancies among other conditions of women often generate conditions that must be addressed from physiotherapy. For example, pelvic floor reeducation in cases of urinary incontinence or pilates techniques during pregnancy, are just some of the strategies addressed by this subspecialty that is exclusively oriented to respond to the needs of this sector.

Geriatric physiotherapy

As its name indicates, it is in charge of attending and assisting the needs of older adults who, according to their age, begin to present muscular degeneration and physical limitations. Likewise, through the application of particular exercises and techniques, it is even possible to delay the progression of some pathologies.

Orthopedic physiotherapy

Taping techniques play an extremely important role in this type of patients, who are treated with all the necessary care to allow them to restore their neuromuscular and functional conditions.