Physiotherapy
Our services
- Comprehensive Assessment Sessions.
- Individual Physiotherapy Sessions.
- Leg and Torso Recovery Sessions.
- Individual and Group Therapeutic Exercise Programs.
- Online Physiotherapy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is a healthcare profession that develops, maintains, and restores maximum movement and functional ability in people. It can intervene at any stage of life when movement and function are affected by aging, injuries, diseases, disorders, conditions, or environmental factors. Physiotherapists help people maximize their quality of life by analyzing physical, psychological, emotional, and social well-being.
The fundamental pillar of the therapeutic approach lies in the proper assessment of the patient’s condition, accompanied by critical reasoning, through a personalized therapeutic approach based on the best available evidence and resources. This ensures that the patient receives optimal care tailored to their specific needs.
When Should I See a Physiotherapist?
It is advisable to see a physiotherapist when experiencing pain or when functionality, quality of life, or the performance of daily or sports activities are affected. In these cases, we may find acute or persistent pain, movement disorders, or musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, physiotherapists address chronic conditions, assist in the recovery of patients after prolonged hospitalizations, and provide pre-habilitation and rehabilitation for surgical interventions.
Last but not least, physiotherapy plays a crucial role in preventing and promoting health through the acquisition of good lifestyle habits, mitigating key risk factors in the development of diseases.
What Does a Physiotherapy Session at AGEL Canarias Include?
Our sessions include a comprehensive evaluation and a treatment tailored to each patient.
Treatment modalities range from passive therapies like manual therapy or electrotherapy to advanced technology like shockwave therapy. Always focusing on the patient, we strive to implement an active approach through exercise.
How Does the Rehabilitation Process Work at AGEL Canarias?
After an initial assessment, a personalized treatment plan is designed, which may include in-person sessions or therapeutic exercise programs. Throughout the process, constant monitoring is maintained to adjust the treatment according to the patient’s progress.
Can Physiotherapy Prevent Injuries?
Yes. We are aware of the complex nature surrounding the prevention of injuries and conditions. However, physiotherapy not only treats existing injuries but is also key in preventing future injuries, especially in athletes or individuals with chronic conditions that could compromise their mobility.
AGEL Canarias’s Physiotherapy Unit is dedicated to providing comprehensive service, based on the principles of person-centered care.
Our value lies in developing safe, effective, and personalized treatments, using the best current assessment and diagnostic tools. In this way, we utilize scientific and technological resources to ensure optimal results adjusted to each person’s context. Physiotherapy at AGEL Canarias is oriented towards improving the quality of life of patients with chronic conditions, acute injuries, or those who wish to maintain a healthy physical state with the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
We offer an innovative approach that combines in-person treatments, individualized and group therapeutic exercise programs, as well as remote monitoring. Always with the priority of providing effective and complete care that promotes recovery and prevents future complications.
We have direct referral methods, so our multidisciplinary team collaborates closely to ensure continuous care, with a therapeutic plan designed specifically for each patient.
Among the tools used are:
- Therapeutic Exercise: selection of various modalities that may include mobility exercises, muscle strength, cardiovascular or metabolic, motor control, among others. The objective is to prevent, restore, or improve physical capacities, enhance functionality, and alleviate pain.
- Physical Agents of various kinds:
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- Shockwave Therapy: high-power acoustic waves with mechanical and biological effects for pain relief and the management of long-term conditions.
- Pressotherapy: non-invasive technique that uses positive air pressure, indicated for the lymphatic and vascular system. Its benefits include optimizing the functioning of the circulatory system and controlling inflammation.
- Radiofrequency: with this type of technology, we utilize the body’s natural repair power, providing therapeutic benefits to patients through inflammation control and pain relief.
- Non-invasive Electroestimulation: to optimize injury recovery and improve muscle function.
- Manual Therapy: manual technique to modulate pain and increase well-being.
- Dry Needling: invasive technique, effective for the treatment of myofascial pain.
- Ultrasound: a particularly useful tool for soft tissue assessment and establishing differential diagnoses for subsequent therapeutic interventions.
Our Physiotherapy Unit is prepared to address a wide range of conditions, always with a focus on functional improvement and pain reduction:
- Sports Injuries: muscle tears, strains, overloads, etc.
- Acute Musculoskeletal Pain/Injuries: sprains, tendinopathies, fractures, etc.
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: lower back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, etc.
- Neurological Conditions: Parkinson’s disease, dementia, post-stroke recovery, functional neurological syndromes, etc.
- Pre/Post-operative Rehabilitation: traumatological or other surgeries.
- Cardiorespiratory Conditions: rehabilitation in patients with pulmonary or cardiac diseases.
- Rheumatological Conditions: rehabilitation in conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia.
- Metabolic Diseases: rehabilitation in conditions such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, etc.
- Mental Health: cognitive impairment, etc.
- Elderly Adults: fall prevention, loss of strength and muscle mass, promotion of independence, etc.
- Bone Health: osteopenia, osteoporosis, etc.