Nowadays a sedentary lifestyle has become a general health problem, according to the INEGI, 57.9% of the population aged 18 and over in Mexico is physically inactive. This can lead to various risks and health problems, one of them being injuries that arise due to...

Athletes need rigorous training to excel in their competitions and maintain their performance level, however, during this preparation they usually forget something very important: rest. Rest is a fundamental pillar for sports performance with positive physiological...

Athletes are always looking to maintain or improve their physical performance, especially in the competitive scene. Although the most important pillars are continuous training, proper nutrition and mental preparation, the importance of physiotherapy cannot be...

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses high-energy sound waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions to relieve pain and initiate tissue healing. The therapy consists in applying acoustic waves to the affected...

Prolotherapy, also known as regenerative therapy, has long been a non-surgical treatment alternative for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. Chronic musculoskeletal pain can significantly affect a patient's quality of life. Previously, surgery was the only considered...

Medical school lasts approximately 4 to 7 years (depending on the country), after which doctors have the option of continuing their studies by studying a medical specialty, which consists of different branches and completion time. However, many people may still have...

Many athletes focus on their training, strict diets, and supplements to maintain their physical conditioning and performance. However, rest often goes unnoticed, which is also an integral part of training. Rest is important as it helps the body recover and adapt to...

Vitamin C is a vitamin known for its important role in our immune system and the prevention of scurvy (disease caused by deficiency of this vitamin). It is an antioxidant vitamin that also helps prevent cell damage and is found in foods like oranges, kiwis, and bell...

Intravenous or IV therapy has become a well-known therapy nowadays and is in very high demand. It is a minimally invasive procedure that consists of the administration of liquids through a catheter directly into the vein. This allows elements (medications, vitamins,...

Sports medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of injuries and diseases related to physical activity and sports. This specialty also encompasses the biomechanics and physiology of exercise, as well as the study of...

Physiotherapy is responsible for promoting, restoring, and maintaining the movement and function of our locomotor system. They help in rehabilitation as well as in injury prevention. They also treat other conditions such as lung diseases, circulation problems,...

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy is a non-surgical and minimally invasive treatment within regenerative medicine, which through acoustic or sound waves, has a therapeutic effect on injured tissues. It consists of sending these rapid impulses from the outside of the...