
Calf Pain
Calf pain is a very common symptom at any age, and may arise due to different factors. However, most of the time it is caused by intense physical activity, being very common during running, being the most used muscle in this exercise. Calf pain tends to decrease after exertion and can be treated with physiotherapy, massage or rest in milder situations, or surgery in the most severe situations. Main Causes of Calf Pain Calf pain can have several causes, but the most common one

Elbow Pain - Pulse Physiotherapy and Pilates
The pain in the elbow can be caused by a series of problems. One of the common causes in adults is tendinitis, an inflammation and injury to the tendons - soft tissues that attach the muscles to the bone. Once a treatment is address in early stage the recovery time is quicker. People who play racket sports are more likely to injure the tendons by outside the elbow. This condition is known as tennis elbow. Golfers are more likely to injure the tendons of the inside of the elbo

Ankle Sprain - Pulse Physiotherapy and Pilates
The ankle sprain is a rotation or a very rapid movement of the joint, it is the most frequent trauma in most sports.
Almost everyone thinks that sprain means stretching of the ligaments and inflammation of the ankle. In fact, the ligaments are very strong, a twist is more likely to Fracture of the lateral malleolus, ie the ligament remains intact but the violent impact could break the bone. This is an uncontrolled tension of the foot that causes the stretch or rupture of:

Lower Back Pain - Pulse Physiotherapy and Pilates
Feeling pain is not pleasant and the lower back is less so. Lumbar pain or low back pain is one of the biggest reasons to go to health professionals. Lower back pain only loses for the cold in taking people to doctors. After 60 years, doctor visits are more frequent, and 80% of the world population will experience the symptoms of low back pain during their lifetime. Let's get to know a bit more about low back pain. The lumbar is the lowest part of the spine. It is close to th

What is Pilates? - Pulse Physiotherapy and Pilates
Pilates is Complete and systematized exercises that provide health and wellness for your body and mind, developed by Joseph Pilates, which emphasizes the balanced development of the body through strength, flexibility and awareness in order to support graceful and efficient movements. One of the best things about the Pilates method is that it works great for a wide range of people. Here at Pulse Physio we offer Pilates for Athletes and dancers love, as well as the elderly, pre

Why Pilates for Rehabilitation? - Pulse Physiotherapy and Pilates
Pilates is a physical exercise with stretching that uses body weight. Pilates improves breathing, decreases stress, develops awareness and body balance. It is re-education of the movements that proposes to work the whole body, bringing the muscular and mental stabilization. The movements provide stretch and strength that may seem simple, but act in the body in an integrated and individualized way. Performing low-impact exercises with few repetitions yield effective results an