Sports Psychology
Is a branch of psychology that studies the psychic processes and the human conduct during sports activities. This applied science tries to know and optimize the internal conditions on the athlete to achieve the full expression its physical, technical and tactical potential acquired in the process of preparation. A sports psychologist helps the competitor control […]
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology is responsible for the investigation of all the factors that affect the mental health and the adaptative conduct using the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention, in conditions that can generate a subjective discomfort and suffering of a human individual. We could define it as a branch of psychology that investigates and applies its […]
Orthobiologics
Orthobiologics are substances that orthopaedic surgeons use to help injuries heal more quickly. They are used to improve the healing of broken bones and injured muscles, tendons and ligaments. These products are made from substances that are naturally found in your body. When they are used in higher concentrations, they may help speed up the […]
Reconstruction Surgery
Reconstructive or joint replacement surgery is used when the involved joint has an advanced wearing of cartilage and inflammation of its surrounding tissues. The use of implants is characteristic to replace the damaged surface of one or both bones allowing a pain free mobility and a better quality of life. This surgery is done exclusively […]
Trauma Surgery
Orthopaedic trauma surgery is used in cases were bone, cartilage, tendon or ligament injuries can’t be treated without surgery. Its use implies the frequent utilization of metallic or bioabsorbable implants to achieve a complete and early return to physical activity. Every case is unique and multiple variables like age, patient expectation, degree of physical activity, […]
Arthroscopic Surgery
An arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that involves performing at least two small incisions or portals on the skin, and can be done on the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle from which the programmed surgery can be performed. This surgery leads to a better and faster recovery because of its minimally invasive nature and produces […]
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Sports Medicine is a subspecialty of Orthopaedic Surgery and at least a one year university affiliated fellowship is required to obtain this training. The objective of this discipline is the investigation, preservation and restoration by medical, surgical and rehabilitative means of all structures of the musculoskeletal system affected by athletic activity. The Orthopaedic Sports […]