Myofascial release worked mainly on fascia which are connective tissues wrapping most of organ in the human body, including muscles. These tissues have an essential role in the correct function of muscles. The concept behind this method is fascia as muscle as an ability to contract. Consequently, to be able
Functional technique is an indirect method of treatment. It consists in bringing a restricted joint in the direction of easier movement (away from the restriction), making Functional techniques very gentle and particularly efficient in very acute pain. It works by putting a joint in a position of ease, enabling the
High Velocity Low Amplitude thrust are safe techniques bringing a dysfunctional joint to its end of range of motion by combining different levers, then applying a quick thrust (high velocity) over a short distance (low amplitude). It aims to quickly reduce pain and restore correct joint motion. HVLA are particularly
Articulation techniques consist of passive mobilisation of joint with low velocity and moderate to high amplitude. Depending of the area and of the dysfunction long or short lever can be used. These techniques aim to: Increase joint range of motion Decrease adhesion and stiffness Improve lymphatic drainage Limit compensation due
Pelvic floor rehabilitation is a global approach including various techniques selected in function of the new mom needs. Urine leakage occurring rarely in sitting position, it is essential to perform an active rehabilitation, which means standing up, walking, standing on one leg… Consequently, manual techniques are not enough and it is
hypopressive gymnastiqueSport is essential to stay fit and healthy. However, certain exercises are not suitable for everybody and may be harmful on the long term. Indeed, sport overusing abdominal muscles, such as traditional gymnastic, fitness and running, practice intensively will increase intra-abdominal pressure. This increase of intra-abdominal pressure put an
Your all life, your perineum, which is a hammock composed of muscles holding your visceral organs, had to go through a great deal (pregnancy, delivery, sport, menopause, cancer treatment). You may have perceived this sensation of heaviness standing. Hormonal changes occurring during pregnancy and menopause but also due to disease
What is Palper Rouler? Palper Rouler is a French (as you could guess) manual technique, allowing to break adhesions between adipose cells (fat) underneath the skin and the skin itself to enhance their elimination. This technique is particularly useful to aim specifically for adipose cells and to protect blood vessel
What is Manual Lymphatic Drainage? Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a very gentle massage technique that reduces oedema (localized swelling) which can be located in any part of the body (commonly in the legs: feet, calves, knees, thighs). It also has a detoxifying effect on the body. There are a multitude
Your abdominal muscles were stretch and sometimes injured to provide space to your baby. This is the cause of diastasis (a gap in your belly) and often of transverse muscle weakness. Your hormones also play a big part in abdominal and pelvis muscles relaxations to help the birth of your
ABDO-MG® (ABDOminaux Méthode Guillarme) is a functional rehabilitation method respecting abdominal physiology. It associates control exhalation through a special device with an abdominal stimulation triggered by this exhalation. Scientific articles confirmed the effectiveness of this method for respiratory, uro-genito-anal and digestive aspect. Integration of control exhalation in the abdominal rehabilitation
Post Fall Syndrome or Psychomotor Regression Syndrome (PRS) is defined as: “Decompensation of the systems and mechanisms implicated in postural and walking automatisms (Mourey, 2009)” It appears either insidiously due to an increase of frailty or either brutally after a trauma (fall) or an operation. This syndrome is composed of
What is the frailty phenomenon for elderly people? Frailty is a common situation for people over the age of 65. It is characterized by a lack of adaptability and capacity to recover from external stress such as surgery, trauma or diseases. A more specific definition is: “A condition or
How does pregnancy change your body? Pregnancy is a changing time. It is a complete revolution for your body. Sometimes it’s comfy; some other you will wish you could give birth right away… No worries, it is the same in any pregnancy (even if one of your friends said: ‘It
Why do I still have pain after giving birth? During pregnancy, your body undergoes major hormonal and physical changes. The body can be put to the test and it can be very painful! Whether localized or more diffuse, there is a lot of pain after childbirth, as the whole
What is diastasis? During the whole pregnancy, the belly is allowed to expand thanks to the relaxation of the abdominal muscles. When the abdominal muscles are too strong before pregnancy or when the belly grows too quickly, the line between the abdominal rectus abdominis (or chocolate bars) breaks creating a