Larissa Antero

Often the pains want to indicate that there is something wrong with the body that seeks a way to protect itself, but there may also be psychological pain from previous trauma. This is the case of kinesiophobia, in which the patient is afraid to move so as not to generate pain and this is usually … Read more

Professional who works directly in health promotion, the physiotherapist has a solid knowledge of the functionalities of the human body October 13th we celebrate the day of the physiotherapist! This health professional is very important and should be highly valued in our society, because in addition to having great knowledge of the human body, he … Read more

Pilates is a practice that combines body and brain strengthening. Pilates was created in the early 1920s by the German gymnast Joseph Pilates. Today pilates is used all over the world. Whether for developing strength and flexibility, as well as improving muscle tone and posture. However, this exercise increasingly demonstrates benefits not only for the … Read more

Stroke appears as the 2nd leading cause of death in the world. Among its sequelae, the greatest is presented as a neurological disability, dependent on rehabilitation care. Through exercises the balance is restored and allows the connections responsible for the feeling of security to be established. Pilates, a technique known as prevention and treatment of … Read more

Menopause is one of the biological events that happens in the life of all women aged 40 to 45 years old, and can reflect on both the mind and the body. Menopause symptoms vary from woman to woman, their main effects are reduced memory and attention; considerable increase in hot flashes, which may be accompanied … Read more

What is osteoporosis?Osteoporosis is a silent disease and is usually detected in two ways: by means of bone densitometry tests, which is the action of checking whether the bones have normal density, or when the patient has a fracture due to a fall, already that the disease causes the weakening of the bone structure. Even … Read more

Menstrual cramps are present in most women’s lives once a month, causing great discomfort. Every woman suffers or has suffered from menstrual cramps at least once in her life when she enters her fertile period. As much as it is a pain that everyone will go through, it is very uncomfortable to feel it, because … Read more

Clinical Pilates is a method of exercise designed to stretch, strengthen, and balance the body by lengthening and firming muscles, therefore assisting the body during day-to-day activities. The focus is based on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility, and breathing. It is used in conjunction with physiotherapy as a means of treating a variety … Read more

Physical exercises tend to improve sexual life as they produce hormones that cause well-being and improve aesthetics and self-esteem, in addition to several other benefits. Pilates is one of the activities that can help to turn your sexual life, especially in the female libido, that is, in the sexual desire of women, improving their disposition … Read more

Dizziness, imbalance and falls are a significant problem for the elderly and one of the most common reasons for hospitalizations or visits to the doctor. Here are some statistics: Every 20 minutes, an elderly person dies from a fall 1 in 4 older adults reports falls with 24% of those requiring medical treatment Less than … Read more