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Childbirth preparation

Preparing for Childbirth with a Physiotherapist: Comprehensive Support for a Smooth Delivery

Childbirth is an exceptional moment that requires both physical and mental preparation. While many expectant mothers first think of traditional childbirth preparation, working with a specialized physiotherapist provides invaluable tools to navigate this stage and facilitate post-natal recovery. Why consult a physiotherapist during pregnancy? How do the sessions work? Here’s

Elodie 17 December 2024

pregnancy-pain-women SPD and PGP

Pre and post natal

Pregnancy Pain: Understanding PGP and SPD

Understanding Pelvic Girdle pain (PGP) and Symphyse Pubic Dysfunction (SPD) during pregnancy Pregnancy is a remarkable journey, but it often comes with various physical challenges. Two common issues that pregnant individuals may face are Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) and Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD). Both are non-specific diagnoses that encompass various

Elodie 15 December 2024

Erb Palsy physio treatment baby anatomy

Pediatrics

Erb’s Palsy: Understanding and Managing Erb’s Palsy in Babies and NewBorn

Erb’s Palsy, a type of Brachial Plexus Birth Palsy (BPBP), is a condition that affects a newborn’s shoulder and arm, often resulting from complications during birth. The brachial plexus, a network of nerves near the shoulder, controls movement and sensation in the arm. Injury to these nerves can lead to

Virgil Bru 26 October 2024

Club foot pies talipes equinus baby new born

Pediatrics

Club Foot (Talipes) in Babies and NewBorn

What is a Club Foot (Talipes)? Clubfoot, also known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), is a birth defect in which a baby’s foot is twisted downward and inward. It is a relatively common condition, affecting about 1 in every 1,000 live births. Clubfoot can affect one or both feet and

Virgil Bru 25 October 2024

congenital torticolis baby new born

Pediatrics

Congenital Torticollis in Baby and NewBorn

What is a Congenital Torticollis? Congenital torticollis, also known as “wry neck”, is a condition present at birth in which a baby’s neck muscles are tight, causing the head to tilt to one side. It is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in newborns, typically affecting about 0.3% to

Virgil Bru 25 October 2024

Dry needling for shoulder and upper back pain

MSK

Dry Needling: An Innovative Treatment for Muscle Pain, Injuries, and Scars

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique widely used in physiotherapy, known for its effectiveness in treating muscular and fascial dysfunctions. It involves the insertion of fine, solid needles directly into myofascial trigger points, which are areas in the muscle that present tension and pain. Although it shares certain similarities with

Virgil Bru 25 October 2024

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Women's health

Dyspareunia: Women’s Health Physiotherapist Treatments

Dyspareunia is a condition that affects a significant number of individuals and is defined as persistent or recurrent pain experienced during sexual intercourse. This pain can occur at various stages of sexual activity (whether at the beginning, during penetration, or even after intercourse) and it affects both women and men,

Virgil Bru 20 August 2024

Pelvic Pain Causes and treatment. Women's health pelvic floor

Women's health

Pelvic Pain: Treatment with a Women’s Health Physiotherapist

Pelvic pain in women is a complex and multifaceted condition that can significantly impact quality of life. This pain can range in intensity from mild discomfort to sharp, debilitating pain. It can be constant or intermittent, and in some cases, it is associated with certain activities such as sexual intercourse,

Virgil Bru 19 August 2024

Endometriosis 1 (Women's health treatment)

Women's health

Endometriosis: Treatment with a women’s health physio

L’endométriose est une affection gynécologique chronique qui touche des millions de femmes dans le monde entier. Elle se caractérise par la croissance de tissu endométrial en dehors de l’utérus, ce qui entraîne des douleurs, de l’inflammation et, dans de nombreux cas, de l’infertilité. Bien que relativement courante, l’endométriose est souvent

Elodie 17 August 2024

Benefits of Infant/Baby Massage. Baby smiling while massaged

Pediatrics

The Art and Benefits of Infant/Baby Massage

Infant massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that fosters physical and emotional development in babies, while also providing a unique opportunity for parental bonding. This ancient tradition offers an array of health benefits, primarily focusing on enhancing a baby’s physical well-being and emotional security and on ensuring that parents have

Virgil Bru 1 December 2023

Before, during, after pregnancy

Pre and post natal

Why a Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is essential after every Pregnancy?

Why a Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation is essential after every Pregnancy? In France, Women automatically have 10 Physiotherapy sessions with a women’s health specialist after they give birth. This isn’t because they like to offer free treatments!They are simply well aware that providing adequate post natal care prevents issues on the

Elodie 23 January 2018

pelvis anatomy for women

Women's health

Pelvis & Pelvic floor Anatomy

Pelvis & Pelvic floor Anatomy Pelvic floor is a super trendy expression with new exercises to do or machine to train them. We use it more and more as we realised how it is important for women to protect and to exercise it correctly. But do you actually know what

Elodie 13 April 2017

women's health pelvis: pelvic floor muscles

Pre and post natal

5 exercises to close your pelvis after giving birth

Throughout pregnancy, your body changed to create more space for your baby and become more mobile to facilitate the delivery. Once you gave birth, you will slowly recover and your pelvis, hips and ribs will have to close. Let’s see simple exercises to help pelvis closing! Pelvis Closing: Piriform stretching:

Elodie 24 March 2017

stretching to prevent pregnancy pain

Childbirth preparation

Top 6 exercises to avoid pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy

I know, pregnancy is a tough time… You had nausea, reflux and now your pelvis hurts! Stop 2min and think about what happens inside your belly, it is normal to feel different. All your body is changing right now! Let’s see together what you can do to fight this pain

Elodie 14 September 2016

Plantar Fasciitis What is it How to treat it foot pain

Sports physiotherapy

Plantar Fasciitis: What is it? How to treat it?

You feel a pain on the bottom of your heel? It’s harder and harder to take your first steps in the morning and to walk for long hours? Your plantar fascia could be the cause. You may already heard about plantar fasciopathy or jogger’s heel, but no worries, these differents

Virgil Bru 14 May 2021

abdominal pain after woman pregnancy is diastasis

Pre and post natal

Diastasis

What is diastasis? During the whole pregnancy, the belly is allowed to expand thanks to the relaxation of the abdominal muscles.When the abdominal muscles are too strong before pregnancy or when the belly grows too quickly, the line between the abdominal rectus abdominis (or chocolate bars) breaks creating a hole

Elodie 19 August 2016