35 YEARS TAKING CARE OF YOU PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC Portimão, Algarve Exercício Físico Personalizado Avaliação Médica Prévia Medicina Desportiva Ver mais NOVAS INSTALAÇÕES Quinta do Amparo (Rua de Moçambique nº 9) Venha descobrir um ambiente inovador e acolhedor, dedicado ao seu bem-estar e recuperação, que inclui: Uma equipa especializada Exercício clínico personalizado Tecnologia avançada para o alívio da dor Check-up desportivo Marque já a sua consulta e dê o primeiro passo para uma vida mais saudável. Learn More Agreement with National Health Service Learn More SERVICES MEDICAL APPOINTMENT Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatry) consultation to assess problems: orthopaedic rheumatological neurological pediatric Schedule an Appointment PHYSIOTHERAPY Improved joint range of motion Muscle strengthening Learn More PHYSIOTHERAPY Improved joint range of motion Muscle strengthening Learn More MASSAGE/MANUAL MEDICINE Pain and contracture relief Learn More SHOCK WAVES Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur Medial and lateral epicondylitis (elbow) Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff (shoulder) Learn More SHOCK WAVES Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur Medial and lateral epicondylitis (elbow) Calcific tendinopathy of the rotator cuff (shoulder) Learn More INVASIVE TECHNIQUES ECOGUIDED Intra- and Peri-Articular Infiltrations: Tendonitis, Bursitis, Joint effusion, Tendon and muscle sprains/tears Pain relief in arthritis/cartilage wear and tear Learn More All Services OFERTA DE EMPREGO Venha trabalhar connosco! Vagas AGREEMENTS

Descubra como é fácil marcar a sua consulta de fisioterapia na Portifisio através do SNS. Seja avaliado pelo nosso especialista Fisiatra e receba um plano de tratamento personalizado.  Credencial p/ Fisioterapia Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) PASSOS PARA REALIZAR UMA CONSULTA ATRAVÉS DO SNS FIQUE A SABER COMO É FÁCIL REALIZAR UMA CONSULTA NA PORTIFISIO ATRAVÉS DO SNS O seu Médico de Família, após avaliação, deverá prescrever-lhe uma credencial (ligue-nos caso não disponha de credencial). Com a credencial poderá agendar a Consulta de Fisiatria: aqui será avaliado pelo nosso Médico Fisiatra que irá definir o plano de tratamentos a realizar. No final da consulta deverá dirigir-se à receção e solicitar a marcação dos tratamentos prescritos. Em caso de necessidade de continuação dos tratamentos, o Médico Fisiatra passará um relatório dirigido ao seu médico de Família, a solicitar a continuação do mesmo.

Médica Especialista em Medicina Fisica e de Reabilitação. Fisiatra Dra. Cátia Galvão Dr. Cátia Galvão Clinical activities - Chief Physician in the field of musculoskeletal/general Rehabilitation and Pain (Zurich-Switzerland) - Specialist in Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine (Faro and Lisbon - Portugal, Hamburg, Munich - Germany) Academic training - Doctor of Medicine (M.D), University of Lisbon - Specialist for Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - Ordem dos médicos Portuguesa, Bundesärztekammer (Germany), FMH/MEBEKO- Switzerland - Pain Medicine - Swiss Society for the Study of Pain (SGSS) - Post-graduate Course, Sports Medicine - University of Lisbon Scientific and formative Activity - Responsible for the training of assistant doctors in the musculoskeletal system by the Swiss Medical Association (SIWF - FMH) - Publications and scientific papers and presentation of posters at several national congresses and International - Cooperation in the development of "Functional Electric Stimulation", in collaboration with the Institute for Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico and MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology),Massachusetts (United States of America) Member: - German Society for Manual Medicine (DGMM) - German Society for Manual Medicine - Swiss Society for the Study of Pain (SGSS) - European Federation of Pain Associations (EFIC) Languages: - Portuguese, German/S chweizerdeutsch, English, Italian and Spanish

Fasceíte Plantar. Esporão do calcâneo. Neuroma de Morton Feet and fingers Morton's neuroma It is an inflammation and thickening of one of the nerves that are responsible for innervating the toes. It occurs most often between the 3rd and 4th fingers, usually as a result of repeated trauma, irritation or excessive pressure. The incidence is higher in women. Symptoms - There may be swelling of the painful site - Burning pain that can radiate to the other fingers; the pain can worsen with physical activity, tight shoes or with high heels - numbness and / or discomfort. Plantar fasciitis Plantar fasciitis is a very common problem of pain in the sole of the foot, which manifests itself in both sportspeople and sedentary people. It affects the so-called plantar fascia: a strip of elastic tissue that extends from the heel to the toes. When this area becomes inflamed, there is a sharp, piercing pain that can limit daily activity. Neuroma de Morton Fasceíte plantar Objectives of a rehabilitation program: Improving mobility and joint movement Relief from pain and inflammation General physical reconditioning Teaching and counselling of support products (orthotics, splints, etc.) Return to work activities , daily life and sports activities Ask our Flyers for your Hometraining at the doctor's appointment

A raquialgia vulgarmente conhecida como dor nas costas é uma queixa bastante frequente e um dos principais motivos de absentismo laboral no nosso país. Vertebral Column Backache, commonly known as spinal pain, is a quite frequent complaint and one of the main reasons for absenteeism from work in our country. More than 80% of the population suffers from backache, at least once in their lives, especially between the ages of 40 and 60, mainly as a result of excessive effort, forced postures, repeated movements, etc. Fortunately, it is possible to take measures to prevent most back pain and undergo specific treatments to improve the quality of life. The causes are very varied and, consequently, the respective medical approach. Among the most common are mechanical as well as inflammatory pains. Both have their own specificities (they affect sleep, the ability to work as well as interfere with social life). Cervical Pain Cervical pain is the pain that we feel in the upper region of the spine, sometimes located on the shoulders / neck, and may radiate to the head (headache). It is a pain often associated with posture, and for this reason, often observed in young people in the active phase. Cervical pain can be caused by vertebral pathology and / or intervertebral discs, or it can simply be a muscle problem. When this pain radiates to the upper limbs, it is called cervicobrachialgia, usually associated with a compression of the spinal nerve. In these cases, there may be a sensation of tingling or loss of sensation, as well as, in more serious cases, loss of strength in the upper limbs. Thoracic Pain The dorsal pain or dorsalgia, is located in the middle region of the back and may irradiate the lumbar or cervical spine. It can also cause a fracture or collapse of the vertebral body, appearing after a fall or in people with decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis). Lumbar Pain It is the pathology that we treat most frequently in our clinic, and is one of the most frequent causes of absenteeism at work. Lumbar pain has many causes, the most frequent being herniated discs, joint/facet wear or narrowing of the lumbar spinal canal. When this pain extends to the lower extremities, we speak of lumbociatalgia, also commonly known as sciatica pain. Sacroiliac joint Pain We talk about sacroiliac pain and localized pain in the buttocks. This pain is usually caused by the involvement of the sacroiliac joints (union between the sacrum and both iliac bones). Patients who suffer from this pathology usually also report discomfort in the groin area, or in the lower extremities. It is a pain that interferes with long positions maintained, such as sitting. Sacroiliac joint Pain Dor ciática Estenose do canal lombar Hérnia discal Herniated disc Disc hernias result from the fact that intervertebral discs, like all tissues in the body, are subject to aging phenomena, losing their elasticity and the ability to absorb the physical forces acting on them. The first signs of degeneration are the loss of water and consequent dehydration of the nucleus of the intervertebral disc. Later, disc protrusions may appear in the epidural canal, fissures of the fibrous ring with loss of disc content, or real ruptures or herniated discs. The mechanical pressure of the disc on the adjacent spinal nerves can cause pain along the upper or lower limbs, depending on whether the injury is cervical or lumbar. Sometimes the contents of the disc can trigger an inflammatory process in the spinal nerves causing irritation and pain. Sciatica Sciatica pain corresponds to the presence of pain, tingling, weakness or numbness that originate in the lower back, go down the gluteal region to the posterior portion of the loss, following the path of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica is more common in middle age, rarely occurring before age 20. In general, the evolution is favorable but in about 30% of the cases the symptoms last 1 year or more. Most cases result from a herniated intervertebral disc that compresses a nerve root. Other possible causes are tightening of the canal surrounding the spinal cord, tumors or cysts that compress nerve roots. About 80 to 90% of sciatica cases resolve without surgery and about half of the attacks last less than six weeks. Lumbar canal stenosis Pain due to lumbar canal stenosis often appears along the lower limbs during walking. It results from degenerative changes in the intervertebral discs, the articular facets, the yellow ligament, or the narrowing of the vertebral cane. The pain or discomfort disappears at rest, although it causes a significant limitation of the patient's autonomy; in advanced stages it can prevent walking completely. Objectives of a rehabilitation program: Improving mobility and joint movement Relief from pain and inflammation Stabilization of spine static and dynamics General physical reconditioning Improvement of gait, balance and coordination Teaching and counselling of support products (orthotics, splints, etc.) Return to work activities , daily life and sports activities Ask our Flyers for your Hometraining at the doctor's appointment

Magnetotherapy Magnetotherapy consists in the use of magnetic fields for therapeutic purposes, taking advantage of their influence on the electrical and ionic charges of the body. Main effects with therapeutic utility: - Trophic effect, - Anti-inflammatory effect, - Analgesic effect, - Relaxing, antispasmodic effect, - Piezoelectric effect with bone callus stimulation, - Stimulating effect on wound healing, - Sedative effect, - Generalized relaxing effect. Indications: Locomotor apparatus pathology: delays in fracture healing, congenital and acquired pseudoarthrosis, total hip arthroplasty, vertebral arthrodesis, osteoarthritis, sprains, contusions, tendinopathies, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis. Vascular pathology: Peripheral venous insufficiency, phlebitis, varicose ulcers, chronic obstructive arterial disease. Dermatology: Atrophic dermatitis, pressure ulcers, burns. Neurologic pathology: Cerebral vascular insufficiency, stroke, multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathies, nevrites and neuralgias. SERVIÇOS

Schockwave Therapy Shock waves are high-energy acoustic waves generated with a special device and transmitted through the surface of the skin and diffused into the pain zone. Shockwaves with clinical use were first used in 1980 to destroy kidney stones. Since the 1990s they have been increasingly used successfully in the musculoskeletal area, especially in tendon insertions and musculature. The biological effects of shock waves include the stimulation of osteogenesis, the induction of neovascularization and the neuromodulatory effect. Besides stimulating the osteoclasts and fibroblasts, the shockwave treatment allows the reconstruction of the affected tissues, promoting a correct healing of tendons and ligaments; it increases the blood flow in the injured area, controls the inflammatory process and reduces pain. In situations of existing calcifications, their dissolution occurs and in fibrous tissues they are revitalized and rejuvenated. In most cases, treatment leads to a significant improvement in symptoms with less pain and more mobility. Often, only a series is needed to obtain complete relief from complaints. Indications: - Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur - Medial and lateral epicondylitis (golfer and tennis elbow) - Femuropatellar syndrome - Trochanteric bursitis and anserine - Achilles tendon, adductor and peroneal tendinopathy - Calcified rotator cuff tendinopathy (shoulder) - Quervain Tenosynovitis - Myalgia (muscle aches), Trigger Points (painful muscle contraction points) - Bone pathologies (delayed bone healing, stress fracture, avascular necrosis, osteochondritis dissecans, Osgood Schlatter's disease) - Dupuytren's Disease, Plantar Fibreomatosis (Ledderhose Disease) SERVICES

Physiotherapy, Manual Medicine, Mesotherapy Physiothrapy Treatments Physical Reconditioning Magnetotherapy Physiotherapy Joint Amplitude Improvement Muscle Strengthening Equilibrium/Coordination and Posture Training Walking Training Bio-Beedback + Medication Acute pain Chronic pain Nociceptive Pain Neuropatic Pain Mixed Pain + Medication Acute pain Chronic pain Nociceptive Pain Neuropatic Pain Mixed Pain + Schockwave Therapy Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur Medial and lateral epicondylitis (golfer and tennis elbow) Femuropatellar syndrome Trochanteric bursitis Aquilodynia Calcified rotator cuff tendinopathy (shoulder) Myalgia (muscle aches), Trigger points + Ecoguided invasive Techniques Intra and Peri-Articular Infiltrations Pain Relief in Arthrosis/Cartilage Damage + Pelvic Floor Reeducation Urinary incontinence (involuntary loss of urine); Fecal incontinence (involuntary loss of solid or liquid stools) Prolapse of the pelvic organs (drop or descent of one or more organs) + Manual Medicine Mobilizations/ Joint manipulation Neuro-Muscular Techniques ... + Tension and Muscle Spasms Trigger Point Therapy Acute and chronic pain relief + Physical Reconditioning Cardio-respiratory training Muscular Strengthening Bio-Beedback + Magnetotherapy Anti-inflammatory effect Analgesic effect Relaxing and antispasmodic effect Wound healing Sedative and general relaxing effect + Medication Acute pain Chronic pain Nociceptive Pain Neuropatic Pain Mixed Pain + Schockwave Therapy Ecoguided invasive Techniques pelvic floor Therapy Neural Therapy Electrotherapy Medication Manual/ Chiropractic Medicine Trigger Point Therapy Pilates Clinico Exercicio personalizado Âncora 3 Tecnologia Avancada Checkup desportivo

Pelvic Floor Reeducation What is pelvic floor? The pelvic floor consists of a thin layer of muscle fibers and connective tissue that close the pelvic cavity in its lower part, between the pubic bone and the sacrum afterwards. What are your duties? Pelvic floor muscles contract when coughing, sneezing or pushing, helping to prevent involuntary urine loss. These muscles help to: - Support the organs in your abdomen, especially when you stand; - Protect the pelvic organs from external injuries; - Hold the pelvic organs, such as the bladder, in the correct position; - Control the output of urine, gases and feces; - Play an important role during sexual intercourse For the pelvic floor muscles to perform their functions correctly, they need to be conditioned and have adequate strength, like any other muscle in the body. What can happen if the muscles are weak? Weak pelvic floor muscles can cause or aggravate a number of problems such as 1. stress urinary incontinence: involuntary loss of urine on effort, during exercise and when blowing or coughing; 2. Emergency urinary incontinence: involuntary loss of urine associated with an urgent need to urinate; 3. Mixed incontinence (urgency and exertion): involuntary loss of urine associated with urgency and also with exertion; 4. Pelvic organ prolapse or genital prolapse: lowering of the bladder, rectum or uterus, pressing on the vaginal wall, which in the most severe forms may go beyond the entrance of the vagina; 5. The loss of sexual desire or perception that the vagina is enlarged. What can cause this weakness? 1. Not using these muscles. Pelvic floor muscles, like all other muscles, have to be exercised to function. It is very important to exercise them throughout a woman's life (not just after having children); 2. Injury to the muscles during pregnancy and childbirth; 3. Hormonal changes associated with menopause (although not yet scientifically proven); 4. The decrease in muscle tone associated with aging; 5. Muscular damage caused by prolonged effort when there is intestinal constipation, or even associated with patients with a history of chronic cough or obesity. The role of strengthening exercises Regular, intense pelvic floor exercises help strengthen and tone these muscles. Many women will notice an improvement or even a disappearance of the symptoms of Stress Urinary Incontinence after learning how to do the exercises correctly, so they can avoid or postpone the need for surgery. For more information we are available to answer your questions in the medical consultation and ask for our Flyer. SERVICES

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Treino inteligente e personalizado. Ideal para saúde, recuperação e prevenção de lesões. Medication As such, a correct diagnosis and assessment of the patient are essential to initiate a pharmacological treatment appropriate to the patient's characteristics and pain. Currently, to treat pain, there is a wide variety of non-opioid analgesics, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, weak opioids (e.g. Tramadol, Codeine) and, lastly, potent opioids, such as Oxycodone, Fentanyl and Morphine. In addition, there are a number of drugs called Co-analgesics as anticonvulsants and antidepressants that help us to complete this treatment, according to the pain and the patient. SERVICES

Physiotherapy Physiotherapy aims to preserve/improve physical functioning and reduce eventual disabilities. It includes a wide range of techniques that presuppose the treatment of osteoarticular, muscular, neurological and respiratory problems, as well as gait and portural balance disorders, among others. The aim of these techniques is to improve the general state of health by improving the quality of life in daily life activities. SERVIÇOS