Romyna Menendez #physiotherapist #Bristol #NHS #Hospital

WORK EXPERIENCE

HCPC  REGISTRATION NUMBER: PH 104612

NIN: SR 382118C

04/2015  Physiotherapist, Emersons Green  Community NHS Hospital. Bristol, England

10/2014 Physiotherapist, Shepton Mallet Community NHS Hospital. England.

02/2014 Senior Physiotherapist, Practitioner Feldenkrais method® and touchpro method,  11, Regent Street Cheltenham.

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02/2006 – 08/2013: Therapist at “Israelite  Hospital of Rome”  -Geriatric Department.

Diseases treated: Stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson, osteoarthritis, cancer, cardiac and pulmonary diseases. Alzheimer, dementia, coordination and balance disorders, joint replacements,  hip fractures,  functional limitations related to mobility , orthopaedic or sports injuries. I worked with people individually and in groups, with exercises to improve a person’s coordination, muscles strength, flexibility, teaching them to exercise on their own. I worked with manual therapy to improve the person’s circulation and restore mobility. This therapy includes manipulation of the person, as well as massage and Lymphatic Drainage.  I used to work  with  other health care providers to coordinate the person’s care.

10/2011 – 04/2013: Therapist at “Villa clinica del Rosario” –Prof Giuseppe Costanzo.

Diseases treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee replacement.I worked with people individually, improving their movements with stretching and a range of motion exercises, pain-relief exercises, low impact aerobic conditioning and manipulation. I also worked in educating patients on the principles of stretching, proper posture and ergonomic principles to preserve the spine. Moreover, I taught them how to maintain new postures and prevent future re-occurrences.

06/2010 – 06/2011: Therapistat“Studio di Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione Fonte”

Diseases treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee replacement, scoliosis in children.

I worked with people individually, using Electro therapy techniques including ultrasound, trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and tecartherapy.

                    

01/2005 – 02/2006: Therapistat “Studio di Terapia Fisica e Riabilitazione Lab delle Valli - Sanem Group”

Diseases treated: Pre-Post spine surgery, neck and lower back pain, hip and knee replacement, I worked with people individually, improving their movement by stretching and a range of motion exercises, pain-relief exercises, low impact aerobic conditioning, and manipulation. I also used Electrotherapy techniques including ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and tecartherapy.

EDUCATION AND FORMATION

2-3 february 2015 Introduction to thermoplastic splinting, London, UK  Conducted by Nicola Goldsmith

15-16 march 2014 :  “touchpro ® UK :    Seated Acupressure Techniques. Course Instructor:  Alisdair Burcher

18-19 may 2013: “Schiena Libera” Prato, Florence. How to keep your back free of pain, conducted by Isabella Turino.

23 October 2010: Rehab Latarjet “Luci e ombre” Rome – Seraphicum Auditorium conducted by Dr. Di Giacomo

2009: Diploma of Lymphatic Drainage Manual “Vodder” method, finished in Rome conducted by Vittorio Becci, Israelite Hospital,  Rome.

2009: “Ossa Per la Vita” (bones for Life) the dynamics of the movement, is essential to stimulate the generation of bone tissue, with Isabella Turino in Prato Italy. (www.bonesforlife.com)

2008: Ingenious Alternatives for specifics dysfunctions: Basic procedures efficient. Improvement course of Feldenkrais method conducted by Ruthy Alon in Florence Italy.

2005-2008: Posturology Feldenkrais Method, four Years, in Florence Italy, organized by the International Feldenkrais Federation, conducted by Ruthy Allon from Israel

2005: Shoulder impingement and instability pattern recognition and management in Rome conducted by Mark Jones

2003-2004: Postural Re-education Mézieres, two years, Scuola Cittone I e II Stage, Rome

2001-2004: Degree in Physical Therapy at “Universita Degli Studi La Sapienza”  II facoltà di Medicina Thesis in VERTEBRAE, Comparison of Different Therapeutic Approaches

1996-2001: High School Diploma at “Istituto Tecnico Statale di Edmondo de Amicis”  - Technician in Dental Prostheses.  Rome Italy.

Voluntary experience

2010 – 2012 Member of Very Special Arts Italy (VSA) Association promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the arts, education and culture around the world: Theater director assistent  (Reference Maria Luisa Sinibaldi)

Other competencies

Languages: native speaker of Spanish, extremely fluent in Italian, upper intermediate skills in English and basic language skills in French.

IT skills: proficient in Microsoft Office and internet

European driver licence

#TECARTERAPIA BRISTOL (español)

La terapia electromédica que responde a las siglas “transferencia eléctrica capacitiva y resistiva” (T.E.C.A.R.) de aplicación en ámbitos como la fisioterapia, la osteopatía, la medicina deportiva o la medicina del dolor, está indicada sólo para profesionales sanitarios.
La Tecarterapia es una terapia manual y/o automática que está apoyada en una tecnología innovadora que permite tratar desde el interior del tejido enfermedades del aparato locomotor, tanto agudas como crónicas, que respecto a otras tecnologías del mercado reduce el tiempo de recuperación de forma significativa.

COMO FUNCIONA?
El dispositivo funciona a través de un dispositivo de radio que emite una señal de alta frecuencia que a través de unos electrodos especiales provoca las susodichas reacciones al paciente. En particular la tecarterapia trabaja en un rango de frecuencias aproximado entre 0,5MHz y 1,5 MHz.
Mediante esta técnica, se logra efectos inmediatos en términos de alivio del dolor y disminución de los tiempos de recuperación. Además, evita los efectos colaterales de algunos fármacos, tales como los antiinflamatorios y los analgésicos (al sustituir biológicamente sus efectos por sus equivalentes orgánicos, generados por el propio organismo del paciente).
La tecarterapia está aprobada por la agencia española del medicamento y productos sanitarios. También está avalada por multitud de estudios internacionales realizados por hospitales universitarios, clínicas privadas y universidades que avalan la eficacia y rapidez del sistema


USOS
Los equipos de tecarterapia son utilizados principalmente en fisioterapia en tratamientos de rehabilitación del aparato osteoarticular y músculo-esquelético, inflamación, dolor... También es utilizado en enfermedades degenerativas que cursan con dolor, inflamación y disminución de la movilidad articular.
Los buenos resultados en éstas áreas de aplicación han alentado la extensión de las aplicaciones a otras áreas como la medicina estética, para tratamientos como la nutrición y oxigenación de la piel, remodelación corporal y la regeneración cutánea. Las últimas investigaciones realizadas, revelan que la tecarterapia obtiene efectos terapéuticos destacados en flebología: linfoedemas y desórdenes circulatorios venosos

Manual lymphatic drainage (massage) Bristol

 

Manual lymphatic drainage (massage)

Manual lymphatic drainage is also called MLD. This is a special type of massage that reduces swelling from lymphoedema. There are different types of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) including Vodder, Leduc, Földi and Casley-Smith. You should only have MLD from someone who has been trained in one of these types.
The aim of the massage is to move fluid from the swollen area into an area where the lymphatic system is working normally. To do this the person massaging you first massages and clears the area they want the fluid to drain into. It might seem strange to have them massage your chest and neck if you have lymphoedema in your arm. But it means that the fluid has somewhere to drain to when they massage your arm.
You usually lie down to have massage. But if you have lymphoedema in your head and neck, you sit up.
When you have the massage you feel a gentle pressure. It is not a deep massage. If it is too deep it won’t work because it flattens the small lymph vessels so that the fluid can’t drain. The movements are slow and rhythmic so the lymph vessels open up.


You may have MLD daily from Monday to Friday, or 3 times a week, for about 3 weeks. The number of treatments varies depending on the type of MLD you have and what you need. Your specialist will also take into account the amount of swelling you have.

A major cause of cellulite buildup is decreased lymph circulation. Lymph contains white blood cells and helps to flush the fluid waste from the body, and supplies the cells with the nutrition they require. Circulating lymph means healthy white blood cells, the precursor to a healthy immune system. If it does not move freely through the body, toxins and fat deposits continue to build up and cells are deprived of their nutrition, eventually resulting in cellulite. So, to eliminate cellulite, the first step is to get the lymph moving, which also ensures that all waste fluids are thrown out of the body. Lymphatic drainage, a special kind of massage, can be employed to remove cellulite and stimulate the circulation of lymph