At the Sant’Antonio Medical Center in Castrezzato a dermatofunctional rehabilitation program to prevent the blemishes that age and hormonal changes can cause in the female body.
A path based on manual and instrumental physiotherapy, as well as metabolic gymnastics exercises, designed to improve water retention and venous return, promote capillary permeability and increase microcirculation.
Proposing all this at the Sant’Antonio Medical Center in Castrezzato is the therapist Irene Probo, specialized in dermatofunctional rehabilitation.
Sant’Antonio Medical Center: What is dermatofunctional rehabilitation
«Dermatofunctional rehabilitation aims to restore the function of the dermis», explains Irene.
«In simple words, we work on skin blemishes, often attributable to pathologies, restoring elasticity to the dermis and restoring the microcirculation.
It is a scientific method with proven results, very different from any cosmetic proposal.
On the other hand, since it is physiotherapy, it consists of absolutely non-invasive treatments, unlike what can happen with aesthetic medicine.
We do not carry out botulinum injections or other active ingredients, but we use exclusively manual and instrumental treatments in combination with each other, thanks to which we can obtain the desired effects on each patient.”
Metabolic gymnastics
The specialized therapist then delves into the fundamental role of metabolic gymnastics, which is an integral part of the treatments: «I offer patients hemodynamic exercises designed to improve and strengthen the blood microcirculation. We women have hormones such as estrogen and progesterone that play a key role. If present in balance, they are fine, but if they increase, they can promote the accumulation of fat, leading to the unpleasant sensation of seeing ourselves bigger everywhere: Metabolic gymnastics can help to recover the balance of these components which are so important for our well-being and maintain them over time.”
The importance of posture
Although to an outside eye it may seem irrelevant for the purposes of fat deposits and blemishes, posture also plays a key role in the recovery and maintenance of one’s well-being: «When we talk about physiotherapy, posture and plantar support are fundamental to reduce all the risk factors that increase adipose tissue and cellulite – confirms Irene Probo – Our program is aimed at the prevention of blemishes, it is not designed to lose centimeters, but to offer specific and personalized treatments for every type of pathology: for this reason we take care of the person as a whole, also checking for any postural problems that could cause unwanted accumulations of fat, for example due to an incorrect way of working in front of the computer”.
The personalized path and maintenance at home
«The path we have designed for the patients of the Sant’Antonio Medical Center usually takes place in ten weekly sessions, during which we work specifically on the thighs, buttocks and abdomen. With manual and instrumental physiotherapy we can also complete facial anti-aging courses.” The specialized therapist explains that maintaining the results obtained through studio treatments at home does not require major commitments but simply a bit of consistency: «At home, we ask patients to follow, very simply, a balanced diet and to maintain constant physical activity, thus contributing to general well-being and enhancing the results of the treatment. For people aged 60-65, who may suffer from osteoporosis or other conditions, we recommend physical activities suited to their condition, both before and after treatments. Furthermore, it is essential to integrate hydration, drinking abundantly before and after each session as treatments can dehydrate the tissues.”
Effective against abdominal diastasis and scars
There is a lot of talk about fat and cellulite blemishes, but dermatofunctional rehabilitation can also do a lot to combat other problems: «For example – reveals Probo – it is one of the most effective treatments to counteract abdominal diastasis, i.e. the separation of the abdominal rectus, often due to pregnancy. This is a physiological situation that can become pathological, causing intestinal disorders and a feeling of bloating due to the abdominal wall no longer adequately supporting the tissues. Diastasis is treated by dermatofunctional physiotherapists through hypopressive gymnastics with more than comforting results. Another important aspect is the restoration of the function of the dermis in the case of scars, especially from caesarean sections or abdominoplasty operations. Scars must be treated because the newly formed fibrotic tissue, over time, can cause adhesions in the subcutaneous tissue. By treating scars, we resolve looseness and adhesions, preventing incorrect postures that can cause further problems in the future. Scars can be treated up to ten years after their formation with the aim of detaching and vascularizing them to eliminate or prevent any disorders.”
I could have done it sooner!
In light of all this, there are more and more patients who, once they have experienced the Therapist’s treatments, exclaim: “I could have done it before!”. «It’s true – confirms Irene – I have many patients who are 50 or 60 years old who often say they regret not starting the treatments sooner. Perhaps they have previously followed different paths, wasting time and money, since cosmetic treatments are unable to reach and resolve problems that are often inherent in the deep layers of the dermis. The use of electro-medical devices combined with massage therapy is certainly much more useful and improving. A cycle of sessions lasting around 45 minutes each may be enough to obtain previously unexpected results, without invasive or ineffective treatments, all without making any effort and without experiencing unwanted effects.”
Sant’Antonio Medical Center: information
At this point, all that remains is to book an initial free evaluation session with the specialized therapist Probo al S. Antonio Medical Center (via Paolo VI, 8, Castrezzato, tel. 0307040951) . Your health and psychophysical well-being will certainly benefit greatly.
