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Triathlon in Cascais: The Most Common Injuries and How to Recover Better
27 Jul 2026
Sport Manual Therapy

Triathlon in Cascais: The Most Common Injuries and How to Recover Better

Cascais has everything a triathlete needs within a few kilometres: open water for swimming, roads for riding, and a coastal promenade (plus the climb toward Sintra, if you want to suffer a little more) for running. It’s no accident the town has become one of Portugal’s favourite triathlon destinations, from sprint distance up to half-Ironman. I’ve worked with endurance athletes in this area for several years, and the pattern repeats: people training for a triathlon in Cascais arrive with very specific complaints, tied to the terrain, the climate, and the overlap of three disciplines that stress different tissues and joints. This article is what I usually explain in a first consultation, before I even touch the athlete.

7 min leitura
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Manual Therapy in Menopause: Support for a Body in Transformation
17 Nov 2025
Massage Therapy Wellbeing

Manual Therapy in Menopause: Support for a Body in Transformation

Understanding Menopause Peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause are natural transitional phases, accompanied by hormonal changes that can affect the body in multiple ways: muscular stiffness, lower back or hip discomfort, thoracic tension, changes in sleep or balance. These signs are neither imaginary nor exaggerated — they are physiological responses from a body in transformation.1 Many women ask themselves: ‘What is happening to me?’ The answer is straightforward: your body is adapting, and it can benefit from specialist support to make that transition with greater comfort and awareness.

4 min leitura
Ler Artigo
The 5 Pillars of Therapeutic Massage — More Than Relaxation
15 May 2025
Manual Therapy Wellbeing

The 5 Pillars of Therapeutic Massage — More Than Relaxation

Massage is often seen as a “luxury” or an occasional treat. In clinical practice, however, we view therapeutic massage as a health maintenance tool. Just as we service a car before it breaks down, our body requires preventive care to manage the loads of everyday life. Rooted in millennia of tradition and validated by modern science, this approach is not merely about “relaxing” — it is about restoring the body’s capacity to self-regulate.

3 min leitura
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How to Choose the Right Massage Therapist for Your Needs
01 Apr 2025
Spinal Health Rehabilitation

How to Choose the Right Massage Therapist for Your Needs

Choosing a qualified professional is a decision that directly impacts your results. With so many options — from spas to specialist clinical practices — how do you identify the right partner for your health? In this guide, I share essential criteria based on over 20 years of clinical experience. 1. Understand the Different Specialisms Not all massages are the same. The first step is to match your need with the practitioner’s area of expertise:

3 min leitura
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