Kinesitherapy

What is physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy is a discipline focused on restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the body's movement capabilities and functional independence.

It is a holistic approach where therapists use physical exercises, manual techniques and education to improve health and well-being.

Abdominopelvic Rehabilitation

This form of physiotherapy focuses on improving the functionality and balance of the muscles in the pelvic floor and abdomen, aiming to treat issues such as incontinence, pelvic pain, postpartum recovery, and other conditions related to these muscle groups.

This technology combines a high-quality surgical microscope with neuronavigation to increase the precision of neurosurgical procedures. The microscope provides a magnified view of the surgical area, while neuronavigation offers real-time guidance.

This allows the surgeon to work in detail on specific anatomical structures, while the navigation system displays the current position of surgical instruments on previously acquired images, enabling precise and controlled surgery.

Pelvic floor reduction can help treat several conditions:

Urinary disorders

incontinence: stress incontinence and/or urge incontinence
prolapse (prolapse) of the bladder, uterus, bowel or rectum
urinary retention
after surgery

Bowel problems

Fecal leakage and/or gas incontinence
constipation
prolapse of the bowel or rectum
ano-rectal pain
after surgery

Gynaecological/sexual disorders

vaginismus
dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse)
prolapse of the uterus
after surgery

Men can also have urinary, ano-rectal and/or sexual problems.
The most frequent is incontinence after removal of benign or malignant prostatic hypertrophy.
Physiotherapy can also help treat premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction.

What does the treatment entail?

The treatment depends on the condition and the patient, often multiple of the following treatments are used for optimal results.

Hydration schedule
Voiding schedule
Learning to contract and relax the pelvic floor muscles
Training of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
Posture correction and core stability training
relaxation
massage
scar massage
biofeedback
Prevention and advice for daily activities

Treatment results are always discussed with the doctor in charge.

Manual lymph drainage

It is a gentle massage technique used to combat or prevent lymphedema. This technique involves light skin shifts with gentle pressure aimed at filling the lymphatic channels and then draining the lymph fluid.

Excess lymph fluid can accumulate in certain parts of our body, such as the arm of a woman who has been treated for breast cancer and had axillary lymph nodes removed. The goal of manual lymphatic drainage is to improve circulation and eliminate fluid buildup for proper body function.

The lymphatic vessels are located throughout our body and run alongside our vascular system. Their function is to absorb waste products present in our body. These are then filtered at places where the lymphatic vessels converge, called "lymph nodes."

There are two forms of lymphedema:

Primary lymphoedema: Congenital disruption of lymphatic system (E.g. absence of lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes)
Secondary lymphoedema: Acquired disruption of lymphatic system (E.g. surgery or radiotherapy to treat cancer, due to trauma or infection.

When is lymphatic drainage indicated?

Primary or secondary lymphoedema
Oedema or swelling after an accident
After surgery (e.g. abdominoplasty, nasoplasty, breast reduction)
After breast surgery -or amputation with or without axillary excision (tumerectomy or mastectomy)
Vascular problems

In patients who have undergone surgery, scar tissue is also given a lot of attention during the session. This tissue must be softened, and skin adhesions must be avoided and/or treated.

The treatment lasts 30 minutes and is painless, it can be a moment of relaxation for the patient.

Postnatal physiotherapy

Postnatal physiotherapy focuses on the recovery of the body after childbirth.

Our expert therapists focus on specific areas such as pelvic floor and abdominal muscles to optimise muscle tone and reduce pelvic pain.

Our Approach: Individual and Bespoke

Every mother has her own unique recovery needs. Our therapy programmes are therefore fully tailored to individual circumstances. We offer customised exercises and techniques to strengthen abdominal muscles, improve posture and promote general wellbeing.

Benefits of Postnatal Physiotherapy:

Recovery of abdominal muscles after pregnancy
Reduction of pelvic pain
Optimisation of muscle tone
Guidance on posture and breathing
Support for emotional well-being

Postnatal physiotherapy is recommended for everyone and especially:

After normal or caesarean delivery
For pelvic pain or instability
For women with diastasis of the straight abdominal muscles
As part of the overall recovery process after childbirth

Make an Appointment for Your Recovery:

Give yourself a healthy recovery after childbirth with postnatal physiotherapy. Contact us for an appointment and discover how we can support you for a smooth and effective recovery. You deserve the best care after this significant life event.

Respiratory physiotherapy

Respiratory physiotherapy is a specialized form of physiotherapy focused on the respiratory muscles and techniques.

Our experienced therapists provide guidance to optimize breathing, reduce stress, and address various respiratory problems.

Respiratory Physiotherapy for Babies/Infants and Children: Care for Young Respirations

Discover how respiratory physiotherapy is specifically aimed at the respiration of little ones. Here, we apply careful techniques and expertise to ensure that babies and children develop healthy breathing.

Technique Used: Assisted Autogenic Drainage

What is (Assisted) Autogenous Drainage?

This specific technique, developed by Jean Chevalier, focuses on removing excess mucus in the lungs. It is invaluable for infectious diseases such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia, as well as for congenital conditions such as cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia. It is also applied for conditions occurring just after birth, especially in premature babies.

Autogenic Drainage in Adults

Adults learn this technique to control their breathing and efficiently remove mucus from the lungs. By reducing lung volume, mucus is moved to the central airways, making it easier to cough up.

Assisted Autogenic Drainage in Babies/Infants and Children

For the little ones, gentle thoracic compressions combined with bouncing are applied. Since babies and infants cannot control their breathing themselves, these thoracic compressions reduce lung volume. "Assisted Autogenic Drainage" is used to remove mucus, utilizing the child's cough reflex.

What Equipment Can Be Used?

A large exercise ball
Bubble blower
Flutter and/or PEP (Positive Expiratory Pressure device)

The baby or infant is placed on the physiotherapist's lap, who sits on a large ball and bounces during the treatment. This calms the child and accelerates airflow, making mucus move more easily in the lungs. Various tools, such as a bubble blower, flutter, or PEP, are used to loosen mucus plugs.