The constipation and encopresis need to be corrected first if they exist. Then, the enuresis rehabilitation can start and is composed of: Behaviour education: evaluation of the absorption (drink) and elimination (pee) of the child, correction of the bad habits and potential micturition fears, valorisation of the progress Non-invasive manual
As specified in the name, passive mobilisations are passive techniques which mean the patient is relax and only the therapist produce movement. They respect the joints range of motions, are pain free and often associated with traction distraction movement to increase joints vascularisation and drainage. Passive mobilisation intend to: Increase
Postural exercises are composed of large variety of exercises from sitting to standing, on a ball or against a wall. Their final aim is to correct your posture. However, as you may already know, it is not an easy task and it necessitates several steps composed of different type and
Proprioception is the 6th sense of your body (yes, we have more than 5th sense). It enables us to perceive the exact position of joints and limbs (you don’t need to open your eyes to be able to touch your nose with your finger). Thank to proprioception, we also avoid
Varieties of techniques involving direct pressure on muscle, tendon, fascia and connective tissue. For an optimal use it requires excellent anatomy knowledge (do know on which tissue to work) and fine touch to determine the state of the tissue how to adapt the technique. These techniques are extremely useful for:
Walking is a natural activity for most of us. However, it is apparent simplicity is only due to a constant training since a young age. In fact, walking is a very complex combination of movement involving muscles from all our body associated with constant stabilisations mechanism. Years of practice enable
Stretching is an instinctive activity as even animals use it and it simply consists in increasing the distant between two insertions of a muscle. This apparent simplicity hides a wild variety of exercises with different aims and benefits. Stretching can be active or passive (patient do or only therapist apply
Cranial Osteopathy works on the system composed by the skull, the spine and the spine and their interaction with the rest of the body. It composed of very light pressure to examine the patient and release the potential tension and restore correct motion and rhythm of the body. This approach
Are you dealing with reflux, abdominal pain or digestive issues? At My French Physio, our expert team uses Visceral Manipulation to address these concerns by gently releasing tension in your abdomen. This approach helps relieve discomfort and promotes overall healing. Book your appointment today to experience the benefit of Visceral
Trigger-point therapy aims to release specific part of the muscle enabling its complete relaxation. A trigger point is a small contraction knot, painful upon touch and can cause specific referred pain. Trigger point appear in particular area and there is charts compiling the most common ones. Trigger-point therapy is especially
Myofascial release worked mainly on fascia which are connective tissues wrapping most of organ in the human body, including muscles. These tissues have an essential role in the correct function of muscles. The concept behind this method is fascia as muscle as an ability to contract. Consequently, to be able
Functional technique is an indirect method of treatment. It consists in bringing a restricted joint in the direction of easier movement (away from the restriction), making Functional techniques very gentle and particularly efficient in very acute pain. It works by putting a joint in a position of ease, enabling the
High Velocity Low Amplitude thrust are safe techniques bringing a dysfunctional joint to its end of range of motion by combining different levers, then applying a quick thrust (high velocity) over a short distance (low amplitude). It aims to quickly reduce pain and restore correct joint motion. HVLA are particularly
Articulation techniques consist of passive mobilisation of joint with low velocity and moderate to high amplitude. Depending of the area and of the dysfunction long or short lever can be used. These techniques aim to: Increase joint range of motion Decrease adhesion and stiffness Improve lymphatic drainage Limit compensation due
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a global approach including various techniques selected in function of the new mom needs. Urine leakage occurring rarely in sitting position, it is essential to perform an active rehabilitation, which means standing up, walking, standing on one leg… Consequently, manual techniques are not enough and it is
hypopressive gymnastiqueSport is essential to stay fit and healthy. However, certain exercises are not suitable for everybody and may be harmful on the long term. Indeed, sport overusing abdominal muscles, such as traditional gymnastic, fitness and running, practice intensively will increase intra-abdominal pressure. This increase of intra-abdominal pressure put an