Sandra Sofia Machado Gonçalves Cabinet Physioplus (Fribourg)

Physioplus also offers home physiotherapy services in the canton of Fribourg.

Mission This innovative concept integrates the notions of health and well-being. PhysioPlus aims to create a rational and balanced complementarity between the different "treatment" areas, with the main goal of establishing a complete check-up and care that is fully adapted to the specific needs of each patient.

Your well-being is in our hands.

Physiotherapy

The Physioplus physiotherapy practice specializes in several areas

Here's an overview of what we offer: pre- and post-op rehabilitation orthopedic specialists shoulder, knee and hip surgery musculoskeletal disorders rheumatology neurology geriatrics pediatrics pneumology home physiotherapy (canton of Fribourg)

Dry Needling

Performed with needles, Dry Needling consists in provoking a contractile response in the muscles.

Dry needling is considered a complement to manual trigger point therapy. It is performed with a sterile, drug-free acupuncture needle to relieve muscular tension causing radiating or "projected" pain, which is felt at some distance from the point where it originated.

These trigger points, or "contractures", can be found in any muscle in the body and create disabling pain such as sciatica or tendonitis, cramp or local inflammation.

Contractures are caused by a lack of blood flow, preventing the muscle from relaxing. A trigger point forms precisely because of the lack of blood. The needle is pricked in the center of this contracture, to provoke a muscle jolt and restore blood flow. The muscle will then gradually relax, and the pain will subside.

Reflexology

Foot reflexology aims to mobilize the body's self-healing processes. It is performed by applying pressure to reflex zones on the feet that correspond to organs or bodily functions. With over 7,200 nerve endings, the pressure exerted sends messages to the brain aimed at restoring the body's equilibrium or homeostasis. It's for everyone, and is both preventive and curative.

Its benefits include: strengthening the immune system stimulating the lymphatic system releasing tension rebalancing the nervous system stimulating digestive functions opening up the emunctories.

The only contraindications are: fracture, phlebitis, broken foot, recent heart disease, pregnancy under 3 months.

Pilates

Discover the benefits of clinical pilates at Physioplus physiotherapy practice