These are special manipulations for the treatment of orthopaedic and neurological conditions. Hippocrates was the first to argue in his treatise on dias that we should always seek
Using techniques such as,
nerve mobilization and neuromuscular re-education
joint and soft tissue mobilization - manipulation
musclestretching
PNF Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation: Method based on the principle of stretching. This technique aims to stimulate the patient's
proprioceptive sensory receptors and improve the range of motion of the joint. It is also used to increase the level of strength and synergy of the muscles. It is used for several neurological pathologies such as strokes.
Therapeutic exercises: the benefits of physical exercise have been known since ancient times. The intensity, duration and repetitions vary according to the pathology and symptoms of each patient. It is used to achieve maintenance or increase in strength, endurance, balance and flexibility.
Kabat's teqnuique: method of therapeutic exercises for the treatment of neuromuscular problems - disabilities. Created by Herman Kabat at the end of the 1940s in the United States of America in collaboration with the physiotherapist Margaret Knott. They used this method to treat pathologies such as multiple sclerosis, polio, cerebral palsy.
McKenzie method (MDT): method for treating spinal disorders. MDT is a method of treating the spinal cord. It was created by the physiotherapist Robin McKenzie in the 1950s in New Zealand. Particularly widespread for conditions such as back pain, sciatica, dorsiflexion, muscle spasms
