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27 articles
Education
What is physiotherapy and how does it work? Your first session, step by step
Physiotherapy is a university-trained health profession that assesses and treats human movement. Learn what it is for, when to see a doctor first and what happens in your first 60-minute assessment at Esencial, El Poblado, Medellín.
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Education
Pressotherapy: what it is for, when it is indicated and when it is not
What pressotherapy is, how it may help in the legs and arms, contraindications and why it complements, not replaces, manual drainage.
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Sports
Tendinitis (tendinopathy) of the shoulder, elbow and Achilles: what it is and how it is treated
Tendinitis or tendinopathy in the shoulder, elbow or Achilles: why it happens, when to see a doctor and why progressive exercise is the foundation of treatment.
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Back
Sciatica: what it is, why it happens and how physiotherapy helps
Pain running down the leg from the buttock: what sciatica is, causes, warning signs and how physiotherapy helps with graded movement.
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Sports
Rotator cuff: symptoms, exercises and when to see a physiotherapist
Pain when lifting your arm or sleeping on your side may come from the rotator cuff. What it is, symptoms, when to see a doctor and how guided exercise helps.
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Education
Physiotherapist, physiatrist or chiropractor? Who to see for your pain
Differences between a physiotherapist, a physiatrist and a chiropractor in Colombia: training, regulation, what each one does and who to see in your situation.
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Education
How many physiotherapy sessions do I need? What it depends on
There is no magic number: how many physiotherapy sessions you need depends on your problem, your goals and how you respond. Here is what it depends on.
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Recovery
Physiotherapy after surgery: when to start and what to expect at each stage
Knee (ACL), shoulder (rotator cuff), hip or spine: how physiotherapy after surgery works stage by stage, what to bring from your surgeon and which signs to watch for.
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Sports
Knee pain when bending or walking: meniscus, ACL and rehabilitation
Knee pain when bending, on stairs or running: common causes, meniscus, ACL, post-surgery stages and how to get back to your activity.
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Neck
Neck tension and sleep
Why you wake up with a stiff neck and what you can adjust this week.
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Back
Back pain and daily movement
How to move with more confidence when your back has scared you.
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Shoulder pain and desk work
Signs you should not normalize shoulder pain at a desk.
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Education
When should you see a physiotherapist? 7 signs and when to see a doctor first
Seven signs that a physiotherapy assessment is worth it, and the red flags that mean you should see a doctor or go to the ER first.
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Education
What is integral physical therapy? (and how it differs from conventional therapy)
Integral physical therapy looks at the whole person, not just the area that hurts: movement, posture, habits, activity, stress and history. See how it differs from conventional therapy, what it assesses and which techniques it uses.
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Technology
Radiofrecuencia: la terapia no invasiva que reduce dolor e inflamación
¿Qué es la radiofrecuencia y cómo funciona? La radiofrecuencia es una técnica no invasiva que utiliza ondas electromagnéticas de alta frecuencia para generar…
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Clinic
Physiotherapy in Medellín: Professional Care for Recovery and Wellbeing
Medellín has become a city recognized not only for its culture and innovation but also for its growing focus on health and wellness services. Visitors from…
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Recovery
Desgarros musculares: cómo la fisioterapia acelera una recuperación segura y efectiva
¿Qué es un desgarro muscular? Un desgarro muscular es una lesión que ocurre cuando las fibras del músculo se estiran más allá de su capacidad, provocando…
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Technology
Del dolor al rendimiento: las herramientas tecnológicas que potencian tu fisioterapia
La fisioterapia ha avanzado mucho más allá de las técnicas tradicionales. Hoy en día, el conocimiento se combina con la innovación tecnológica para dar lugar a…
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Lymphedema
Edema, lymphedema or lipedema? Differences and when to get checked
Edema is extra fluid that improves with rest; lymphedema is protein-rich fluid from a lymphatic failure; lipedema is painful, symmetric fat that spares the feet and hands. Compare them in a table and learn when to get checked.
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Community
Llevamos salud, movimiento y esperanza a los adultos mayores de San Cristóbal
El pasado 25 de julio vivimos una jornada hermosa en el Centro Integral de Desarrollo Social del Municipio de San Cristóbal, donde 16 adultos mayores se…
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Sports
Lesiones deportivas comunes: Cómo prevenirlas y consejos para una adecuada recuperación
El deporte, aunque es un pilar fundamental para promover la salud física y mental, también conlleva riesgos relacionados con lesiones musculoesqueléticas.…
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Education
¿Puede el ejercicio realmente ayudarte con el dolor crónico? Spoiler: ¡Sí, y mucho!
El dolor crónico o persistente puede definirse como una experiencia dolorosa que continúa durante un período prolongado de tiempo (1). A diferencia del dolor…
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Prevention
El secreto para llegar a la adultez sin dolor: el movimiento consciente como medicina preventiva
En Colombia, el 60% de las personas mayores de 60 años no realiza actividad física de forma frecuente, según el estudio “Sueños y Realidades 60+”, realizado…
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Clinic
Obtuvimos la certificación ISO 9001 en Alta calidad
En Esencial Fisioterapia Integral S.A.S. celebramos con orgullo la obtención de la certificación en el sistema de gestión de calidad bajo la norma…
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Education
¿La fisioterapia duele? 7 mitos que debes dejar de creer
Si alguna vez has evitado ir al fisioterapeuta por miedo al dolor, no estás solo . Existen muchos mitos alrededor de la fisioterapia , y uno de los más comunes…
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Neck
Fisioterapia para el dolor de cuello por estrés o mala postura
El dolor de cuello es cada vez más común en nuestra vida moderna. El uso excesivo del celular, el estrés y las malas posturas frente al computador lo…
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Back
Lower back pain: causes, exercise and when to get help
Lower back pain is common and rarely serious. Causes, warning signs, what helps day to day and how we work on it with physiotherapy.
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