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IV therapy, why do we recommend it?
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 as a method to get in shape
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, a preventive alternative for athletes
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. What is it? And why does Olympia have it for you?
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...
Starting the year with a sports-medical check-up, why is it important?
Health according to the WHO is "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". In athletes, the pillars for maintaining their health include a balanced diet, their physical activity and training, rest,...
What is a stem cell treatment and when is it indicated?
Currently there are different types of new and alternative treatments, among them you have probably heard of stem cell therapy. Stem cells are cells with the ability to become specialized cells (muscle, brain, bone, blood cells, etc.) as well as being able to...
Why is it important to have a trustworthy physiotherapist?
Physiotherapy is a very essential discipline in the health field aimed at the prevention and treatment of injuries and dysfunctions of the movement of our body to maintain or restore a patient's physical condition. So, what is the role of a physical therapist? The...
Orthopedics and Traumatology VS a Sports Medicine Physician. What medical branches do each of them cover?
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...
The process of prolotherapy from the diagnosis to treatment
Prolotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that consists of injections of an irritating solution in an area of injury or with pain. The solution generates a local inflammatory response, which favors the repair and regeneration of the tissue in that area. In which...
Muscle pain types, causes, and treatment alternatives
Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, is the affection of one or several of our muscles. The discomfort is usually not serious and is self-limited. However, it is still a common cause of medical consultation. Chronic muscle pain affects a large percentage of the...
What is the “return to play” phase in the rehabilitation of an athlete?
The rehabilitation of an athlete includes a readjustment to practice, which is a personalized and multidisciplinary process to prepare the competitor to return with the same level of performance after an injury. First, the athlete is evaluated in detail according to...
Conservative management to treat pain, avoiding surgery.
Pain is a localized and unpleasant sensory perception in the body, activated by sensory nerve endings. It can be classified according to its intensity, origin, and duration (acute and chronic). Pain can be caused by diseases or trauma, these being the main cause of...
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