Individual physiotherapy

What does a session look like and what does individual rehabilitation involve?

During the session, the physiotherapist first looks for the causes of the body’s dysfunction. To this end, careful observation of the figure is carried out: assessing muscle tension, imbalance and looking for abnormal movement patterns. At this stage, it is important to obtain information from the patient about their complaints and the course of their comorbidities, as well as the results of diagnostic tests (MRI, ultrasound).

The following forms of body work are used during therapy:

– muscle energisation techniques – use a series of active tensions and relaxations to help the muscles regain their normal tension

– fascial-muscular release – gentle manipulation of the fascia, restoring its normal structure necessary for the proper nutrition of the tissues and the removal of toxins and metabolic products from them

– active relaxation techniques – involves manually blocking tissues and performing active or passive movements to eliminate adhesions, connective tissue adhesions (their presence is often unconscious, but they have a huge impact on the quality and freedom of movement)

– trigger point therapy – this uses various forms of pressure on painful areas, most often causing projected pain felt by the patient; the aim of the compressions is to improve blood supply and nutrition to the muscles, restoring their normal function and strength

– deep massage – slow, precise movements aimed at elongating muscles, removing adhesions, glues and tensions (not to be confused with very strong pressure)

– PNF/neuromuscular guidance – reeducation of correct movement patterns, timing, thus improving efficiency and ergonomics of movement

– finally, the therapist, depending on the needs, offers a way of self-therapy, demonstrates exercises, recommends an appropriate form of regeneration.