Metropolitan General’s Physiotherapy Department aims at the fastest and safest reintegration of patients into all their daily and sporting activities. It is one of the largest physical therapy centers in the country with modern equipment as well as a from minimally certified Human Tecar and Ergon Technique treatment centers.

It is staffed by fully qualified physical therapists, each of whom is specialized in specific techniques and types of treatment. They have the skills, knowledge and will to help the patient get through the treatment processes to the final destination, which is full recovery and improvement of their quality of life, not temporary relief of their symptoms.

The conditions that are approached therapeutically concern the recovery of an injury, a surgery, an inflammation or a condition. Any of these conditions can affect the function of joints, nerves, muscles, ligaments, bones as well as blood or lymph circulation.

Physiotherapy Departmentss

The individual Physiotherapy Departments that operate are:

• Treatment, Prevention and Counseling of Spine Diseases
• Sports Injuries
• Shoulder Injuries and Diseases
• Hip injuries,
• Lymphedema
• Treatment of Headaches
• Rehabilitation of Neurological Diseases
• Anti-stress
• Akras Xeiras
• Injuries to Musicians and Dancers
• Osteoporosis
• Incontinence Rehabilitation
• Respiratory Physiotherapy
• Special Care Department for pregnant and lactating women
• Special Department of Acupuncture

Ergometry Department

In the Ergometric Center, all scientifically certified ergometric measurements are carried out using state-of-the-art equipment (isokinetic dynamometer, ergospirometric gas analyzers, electrocardiograph, photocell system, flexiometers, pedalograph, dynamic floor, lipometers, basic metabolism measurement with a special helmet, dynamometers, exercise bike, lactate and glucose analyzers blood etc.).

The results of the measurements are analyzed by comparison with special norms. The bibliographic citation is communicated to the test subjects, certifying the scientific documentation of the measurements and the professional consistency of the center. For the procedures that are observed and followed before each ergometric measurement, the test subjects are informed about the set of physiological tests.

Department of gait analysis and manufacture of special insoles

An important service is the evaluation and treatment of problems due to dysfunction due to disease, injury and/or anatomical construction of the foot. It has also been proven through scientific studies that a properly designed anatomical, orthotic insole improves the quality of life of people who strain their bodies due to occupation or sports. This service includes:

• The evaluation of their foot, posture and the way their body moves
• The measurement with a special pelimograph of the way they stand and walk
• The manufacture of special personalized orthotic insoles, which is done in the special Laboratory of the center, which is equipped with the latest technology machines

Department of Therapeutic Massage (Massage)

Massage is the oldest and most timeless treatment to date. It is a widely recognized remedy that is highly favored and loved by the vast majority of people. Also, only physical therapists and beauticians have the professional right to apply this specific therapeutic technique in Greece.
Massage is the manipulation of superficial and deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, using a variety of techniques. It relieves tension and stress, reduces muscle spasms, improves muscle elasticity, increases joint range of motion, lowers blood pressure and improves blood and lymph circulation.

Finally, people with long-term conditions such as chronic migraine, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and depression can benefit.

The types of massage that one can do are:

• Deep Tissue Massage for deep tissue relaxation
• Sports massage
• Lymphatic massage
• Anti-Stress massage to improve blood and lymph circulation, reduce muscle spasms, restore the functioning of the nervous system and generally stimulate the body and mental mood

Craniosacral therapy

Craniosacral therapy includes:

Facilitating or enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal itself when the trauma or disease process has disrupted the body’s system

Modern Equipment

Metropolitan General’s Physical Therapy Center has state-of-the-art equipment, which is a useful tool in the hands of physical therapists, making treatments highly effective.

Specifically, it has:

• Special rehabilitation pool
• Human Tecar device
• Latest generation isokinetic dynamometer
• Percussive ultrasound
• Full physical therapy equipment (diathermy, ultrasound, TENS, cross currents, upper/lower extremity whirlpools, infrared device)
• Third generation pedometer
• Anatomical sole construction system
• ITO electroacupuncture device
• Equipment for the application of the Cupping technique (treatment with plastic cups/suction cups in order to increase the blood supply to the affected area, thus promoting healing, muscle relaxation and a significant reduction in the patient’s pain)
• Equipment for the application of the Smart Tools Ergon technique
• Last generation Laser device for healing injuries and inflammations and reducing pain
• Spine telemetry system
• Complete equipment for the treatment of lymphedema, with the LPG device, drainage device for upper and lower extremities
• Electronic cardiorespiratory exercise machines
• Complete equipment of the ergometric department
• Muscle strengthening machines with resistances
• Modern gym equipment
• Special functional training training aids

What does the 1st Meeting include?

During the first meeting, without any financial burden, a detailed history of the problem is taken, the imaging-laboratory tests that may have been performed (magnetic or computed tomography, ultrasound, x-ray, electromyogram, blood/urine tests, etc.) are studied. ), the opinion of the attending physician is taken into account, with whom communication follows and an overall assessment is made of your body (local and regional).

The area of ​​pain will be examined, taking into account other possible dysfunctions and compensations from areas that may be related and contributing to the problem causing pain, weakness, stiffness, imbalance.

Then follows a detailed briefing on the proposed treatment protocol and you decide the treatment course you want to follow.

Directors Physiotherapists: Stavros Toilos, Konstantinos Psarogiorgos