WHAT IS MÉZIÈRES POSTULAR GYMNASTICS?
There postular gymnastics Mézières It is a postural-based rehabilitation technique that takes its name from the method performed during the physiotherapy session: the Mézières method, developed in 1947 in France thanks to the physiotherapist Françoise Mézières.
WHAT IS IT FOR?
It is generally performed for the treatment of: Scoliosis; Low Back Pain; Neck Pain; Length Differences; Joint Dysfunctions; Postural Problems.
It also finds possible application in the field of preventive medicine.
HOW IT WORKS
“Evil is never where it appears.”, said physiotherapist Mézières.
The Mézières method aims to identify all functional alterations. It focuses specifically on normalizing, according to specific criteria, the shape and/or structure of a body, starting with the muscle contractures, contractures, and shortenings present in cases of dysmetries, dysmorphic features (such as scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, etc.), and morphological disharmonies. The presence of these conditions leads to the onset of pain and/or potential related pathologies. Indeed, this approach is based on the assumption that the body's structure determines its function and, consequently, its overall state of health.
The patient's role during the session is active: specific exercises are alternated with manual techniques performed by the specialist.
THE EFFECTS
One of the main benefits of the Mézières method is that it allows the restoration of normal symmetry of body parts through postural re-education and exercises that promote the lengthening of muscles that lack elasticity.
It is also recommended for athletes to prevent repeated contractures, strains, tendonitis and other related pathologies.
WHEN IS IT CONTRAINDICATED?
It is the specialist who evaluates, after the patient's medical history and a general overview of the body's health, whether or not to perform this approach.
