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Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a holistic alternative medicine aiming at diagnosing and helping restore good musculoskeletal function. It relies on the concept that the body is not the simple addition of different parts but works as a whole, Therefore the area of pain may not be the origin of the issue, that the osteopath is trained in decrypting.

Soft tissue, structural, articulatory, visceral and cranial techniques may be used, depending on what is required and what the patient is comfortable with too.

 

The patient’s history and context (occupation, level of fitness, stress levels, life constraints) are also taken into account to help identify the cause and any potential maintaining factor to the current problem.  Advice and basic exercises may also be provided.

Patients of all ages and background (children, sports people, pregnant women, office workers…) can have an osteopathic treatment.

 

Even if the main reasons for consultation are low back and neck pains, Osteopathy can also often help with :

* Foot, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder, wrist/hand pain and restriction

* cervicogenic headaches

* ‘frozen shoulder’

* IBS

* Stress related tension, jaw issues.

* Postural issues (due to pregnancy or long periods sitting at a desk for example)

* Rrecurrent tendinopathies (like ’tennis elbow’ or ‘golfer’s elbow’) or repetitive strain injuries.

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Family Planning Clinic

The Family Planning Clinic aims to help clients enjoy high quality reproductive health. This includes achieving the desired  number and spacing of children, perhaps not having any children at all. All genders are welcome.

Which services are offered?

  • Contraceptive counselling and services, including prescriptions, insertion/removal of coils and implants
  • Pre-pregnancy advice and fertility awareness information
  • Routine well women checks, including smear tests, breast examinations and pelvic ultrasound
  • Unplanned pregnancy advice
  • Confidential advice and information about emergency contraception and STIs
  • Sex education for all, from young teens to adults
  • Limited supply of free condoms

 

Students with a valid student card will have a 30% discount on the doctor consultation fee. Clinic and laboratory fees are not discounted.

Ask for a free copy of the book “My Body’s Fantastic Journey” aimed at ten- to thirteen-year-olds covering all aspects of sex education, such as safety and responsibility, contraception, puberty and more. It uses easy-to-understand language in English and Maltese.

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Contraceptive Services Clinic

An out-patient clinic to be held on Tuesday afternoons at Remedies Pharmacy, Campus Hub.

To provide advice, guidance and counselling re all the contraceptive methods available and suitable for the individual woman. To help the client choose a safe and appropriate method which suits her needs and her life-style. This would take into account her age, parity, any medical conditions, any medications, her stage in life and of course her personal preferences.

Additionally, the clinic would offer follow-up consultations for women already on a particular contraceptive method, with regular review and optimization of contraception according to changes in health, medication, age, safety profile and overall requirements.

Through a consultation at the clinic, a client can access initial advice and guidance, can be given a prescription for various contraceptive methods, can have contraceptive devices inserted or removed, and can have follow-up appointments checking for correct device placement or for presence of any side-effects or for annual review and renewal of prescriptions.

All contraceptive methods are available for purchase from Remedies Pharmacy, Campus Hub.

Contraceptive Services are provided by a Consultant Gynaecologist who has much experience and a special interest in this field.

 

Dr Michele Montanaro Gauci

Obstetrics & Gynaecology Consultant

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Gastrolyzer Test

BREATH TESTING FOR GUT CONDITIONS AND FOOD INTOLERANCES

This test is available at Remedies B’Kara

The Gastrolyzer®️ consists of a breath analysis monitor that can help to find the cause of your gut discomfort, such as flatulence, bloating and nausea.

A Gastrolyzer®️ breath test is a quick, reliable, non-invasive mode of testing. It works by measuring the level of hydrogen and/or methane on your breath that is produced when your gut breaks down food. Based on the levels of these gases, it can help to determine if you have a condition, such as food intolerance, malabsorption or bacterial overgrowth problem. Once your doctor or dietitian has your hydrogen and/ or methane breath levels, they can advise you how best to treat your condition. This may be through changing your diet, lifestyle, taking medication, or a combination.

Preparation for the breath test

It is important that the patient preparation is followed so that a true baseline reading
can be measured.

Up to four weeks before the breath test:

  • No antibiotics.
  • No stool hardeners or softeners.
  • Avoid pre and probiotics.

 

24 hours before the breath test:

  • Avoid foods containing grains, dairy, fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and beans.
  • Eat chicken or fish, plain rice, eggs and water.

 

On the day of the breath test:

  • Fast for 12 hours before the test.
  • No smoking, no chewing candy, no exercise.
  • Clean your teeth two hours prior.

 

Breath testing process, direct to the monitor:

Provided you have completed the patient preparation, including fasting, you will be
asked to provide an initial breath test. This will be your baseline reading. Once you have
your baseline reading, you will be given a solution to drink.

Then, depending on what condition you are being tested for, you will be asked to follow
a protocol by providing further breath samples at certain times.

Hydrogen & Methane Breath Testing (HMBT)

The bacteria in your gut will produce more hydrogen and/or methane when it is reacting
badly to something you have ingested. A doctor/dietitian can compare your breath
samples after you have drunk the solution to your baseline reading to help find the
problem and advise you on the best course of action.

HMBT with the Gastrolyzer®️ range can help reach a diagnosis for:

  • Sugar intolerances
  • Intolerance of dairy products
  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Investigation of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

 

Referral form can be downloaded here.

Price

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Bodpod

The world’s gold standard for fast, accurate and safe Body Composition analysis in adults and children

The BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System is an air displacement plethysmograph which uses whole-body densitometry to determine body composition (body fat and fat-free mass) in adults and children, and can accommodate a wide range of populations.

A full test requires only about 5 minutes, and provides highly accurate, safe, comfortable, and fast test results. Each BOD POD Gold Standard is a complete turnkey system with a dedicated computer system, the ability to measure thoracic gas volume (TGV), and data management capabilities.

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Cholesterol Check-up

MANAGE YOUR HEART HEALTH

Many people have never had their cholesterol checked and consequently are not aware whether they are at risk of heart disease. Heart (cardiovascular) disease can often be prevented by taking simple steps; however, a lot of people fail to realise this. If you already know you are at risk of heart disease, then you understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

At Remedies, we offer a Cholesterol Check-up service. This service can help identify the extent of your risk of developing heart disease and potentially how to prevent it. Our Cholesterol check-up also aids you to ensure you are following the right steps to protect your heart and offer support with recommending any potential lifestyle changes that can be made.

The test is recommended to those who want to monitor their cholesterol levels whether they are taking medication or are making lifestyle changes and wish to track improvements. This service is also for anyone considered at increased risk of developing heart disease. The Cholesterol check-up will also help motivate you to continue to manage your heart health.Why should I have my cholesterol checked?

Cholesterol is a fatty substance and is essential for the normal functioning of the body. High cholesterol itself doesn’t usually cause any symptoms, but it increases your risk of developing serious health conditions such as heart disease and stroke. If you are concerned about your heart and, in particular, your cholesterol levels, visit us for our cholesterol check service.

Who is considered Risk of heart disease. For example:

  • Those being treated with lipid lowering medicines or have diabetes
  • Those that identified raised cholesterol
  • Those that have previously had a Cholesterol and Heart Check that identified raised cholesterol
  • Those taking supplements to lower their cholesterol and who want to track improvement

However, if you fall into one of the following categories, we strongly recommend that you visit us for a check-up:

  • You are over 40 years old
  • You are of South Asian or African Caribbean origin
  • You have any immediate family members under the age of 55 if male (e.g. brother/father) or 65 if female (e.g. sister/mother) who have/had heart disease
  • You have high blood pressure
  • You are a smoker
  • You are overweight
  • You have a family history of high cholesterol levels
  • You lead an inactive lifestyle

How it works

Step 1: Consultation – The service will be delivered in the consultation room during which you will also be asked questions about your lifestyle, including:

  • Whether you smoke
  • Your alcohol consumption
  • Your activity levels

Step 2: Results – The results of your check-up will be available immediately, and you will receive a personalised action plan highlighting the simple steps you can take to keep your heart and cholesterol levels healthy, such as:

  • Stopping smoking
  • Reducing alcohol intake
  • Reducing saturated fat intake
  • Increasing activity levels
  • Increasing the amount of fruit and vegetables you eat
  • Reaching a healthy weight (this can include gaining and losing weight)
  • Having a medicines check-up if you are taking any new medication for any other condition

Step 3: Follow-up – You may then be asked to attend a follow-up appointment to assess your progress against your action plan. If appropriate, you may be referred to your GP.

 

FAQs

The cholesterol check costs €7
To find your nearest Remedies Pharmacy which offers cholesterol tests visit our store locator. You can also ask in your nearest Remedies Pharmacy, our expert healthcare practitioners will be able to help.
No appointment is usually needed; however you may be asked to select an appointment when it is busy, or you may want to request a particular time for peace of mind. You can do this using our booking form or by contacting your nearest Remedies Pharmacy.
Checking your cholesterol levels can take 20 minutes, as our pharmacy team may be ask additional questions, and of course you can ask any questions you may have.
Online and in-store we offer a range of home cholesterol test kits which can be used alongside our check-up service or GP appointment to help check your cholesterol levels. These tests allow you to check and monitor your levels in the comfort of your own home, simply choose to pick up your test kit in store or have it delivered to your home. The kits include everything you need and instructions on how to test cholesterol.
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POYC

The Pharmacy of Your Choice (POYC) scheme is a national pharmaceutical service which provides thousands of patients suffering from chronic conditions with free pharmaceutical stock through the government, under Schedule II and Schedule V legislation through the community pharmacies.

How it works:

  1. Visit with consultant
  2. Documentation submission to POYC
  • Medicines Request Form
  • Prescription for chronic medication
  • Copy of ID Card
  • Pharmacy Registration Form
  1. Entitlement documents issued by POYC including Schedule II (Pink) or Schedule V (Yellow)
  2. Collection of free medicines from registered pharmacy
  • Patients are to collect their medicines from the pharmacy they are registered with every 28 days (1 month) for controlled drugs (GREEN prescriptions) and every 56 days (2 months) for all other medicines (WHITE prescriptions).

FAQs

Once you receive all of your entitled documents (Schedule II/V), take a photocopy of these, together with a photocopy of your ID Card and a prescription enlisting all of your medication to the pharmacy where you wish to collect your medication. Ask the pharmacist to give you a pharmacy registration form and fill in Section A of the form. Return all of the documents to the pharmacist, who will then fill in Section B of the pharmacy registration form and will forward the documentation to the Pharmacy of Your Choice Unit. Section C filled in by a doctor. Processing of such documentation will take between 2-4 days, after which you will be able to collect your medication.
If you were previously registered with another pharmacy and wish to change the pharmacy of your choice, complete the change in pharmacy form. Give the completed form to the managing pharmacist at the pharmacy and he/she will send this document to the POYC unit where your registration will be transferred.
For Controlled drugs or ‘dangerous drugs’, the consultant must fill an application form for narcotic and psychotropic substances issue a GREEN prescription. In order to collect such drugs through the POYC scheme, you would need to submit both documents, together with a photocopy of your ID Card, to the Drug Control Unit at St. Luke’s Hospital POYC section. The Drug Control Card Unit will issue a control card. Once the controlled card has been, you can collect your entitled controlled substances from the pharmacy of your choice. When collecting controlled drugs, patients are required to present:
  1. A valid a control card duly filled-in by the medical practitioner
  2. ID Card
Schedule V document expires every 10 years whilst your Schedule II document expires every 2 years. To renew your Schedule V or II document, your consultant would need to submit a new application.

Blood Test

At Remedies we provide complete health solutions for your well-being. Whether you want to do a general health check-up or need to carry out a specific medical test, our qualified healthcare team are here to assist you.

Regular blood testing is one of the most important ways to keep track of your overall physical well-being. Getting tested at routine intervals can allow you to see the way your body changes over time and empower you to make informed decisions about your health.

If you are showing concerning symptoms of any illness or long-term condition, visit your doctor for a check-up. They will conduct a physical examination and let you know what kinds of blood tests you’ll need to undergo. If you want to request a routine blood test, the most common ones to consider are:

  • complete blood count (CBC
  • basic metabolic panel
  • thyroid panel
  • nutrient tests for levels of vital nutrients, such as iron or B vitamins

Some other tests you may want include:

  • enzyme markers if you’re at risk of cancer or other conditions like cirrhosis, stroke, or celiac disease
  • sexually transmitted infection (STI) tests if you recently had sex without a barrier method or had sex with a new partner

We provide a wide range of medical tests as a means for male and female health screening according to each individual’s requirements.

This service is available by appointment.

Performed By: Nurse or Doctor

Treatment Time: 15 minutes

Cost: Depends on the test

FAQs

Results can be available within 24 hours for common blood tests how this will vary depend on the type of blood tests ordered.
How often you should get a physical exam may depend on your age, according to guidelines from a variety of clinical organizations:
  • ages 18 to 39: at least every 5 years
  • ages 40 to 49: every 2 to 3 years
  • ages 50 and older: every 1 to 2 years
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Vitamin D Test

Check your Vitamin D status.

If you don’t like being in the sun, are strict with your SPF routine, tend to cover up with clothes, have darker skin, you are at a higher risk of low vitamin D or vitamin D deficiency.

It is advised to take a vitamin D supplement in the autumn and winter months, as we naturally are exposed to less sunlight.

Although some foods are rich in vitamin D, like oily fish, our bodies only roughly absorb 10% of vitamin D from this source. The other 90% is made in our bodies, and this process requires sun exposure.

Common symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include low mood, weak muscles and getting sick a lot. Stick with us to learn more about vitamin D and our health, how to test your vitamin D levels and why it is so important.

At Remedies you can check your vitamin D status with a Finger-Prick sample with results in 10 minutes.

The Importance of Sufficient Vitamin D Levels:

  • Promoting healthy bones and teeth
  • Supporting immune, brain, and nervous system health
  • Regulating insulin levels and supporting diabetes management
  • Supporting lung function and cardiovascular health

How it works:

  • Simple finger prick test – The pharmacist will take a sample of your blood with a finger stick.
  • Results in 10 minutes – The pharmacist will give you the test result within minutes, while you are still in the exam room.

FAQs

Your body needs vitamin D for the following functions:
  • Supporting the immune system
  • Muscle function
When your body is low in vitamin D, it can show in a variety of ways, including:
  • Joint and bone aches
  • Growth problems
  • Constipation
  • Gum disease
  • Insufficient absorption of sunlight
  • Breastfed babies
  • Older adults
  • People with limited sun exposure
  • Dark-skinned people

Other groups of people who may struggle to make enough vitamin D in their bodies include:

  • People with conditions that limit fat absorption, e.g. Chron’s disease, cystic fibrosis and liver disease
  • People who have had gastric bypass surgery
  • Obese individuals
  • Vegans and vegetarians (only if they don’t get enough sun!)
Your symptoms will be taken into consideration and your doctor will likely order you a vitamin D deficiency test (blood test) to explore any suspicions.
You should consider checking your vitamin D levels if you have been experiencing some of the symptoms and/or are in one of the at-risk groups.
Vitamin D home test kits are available, so you test your vitamin D test at home.
  • Elderly
  • Vegetarians and vegans
  • Those of a dark complexion
  • Those who do not get much exposure to sunlight
  • Those who wear sunblock daily
  • Patients with disease of malabsorption (ceoliac, crohn’s disease, short bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis).
  • People over the age of 65
  • Chronic treatment with certain medications: ketoconazole, corticosteroids, antiretrovirals, antiepileptics.
  • Those with autoimmune disease
  • Those with allergy
  • Those with metabolic disease (diabetes, lipid disorders, obesity).
The price for the Vitamin D test is €10.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a needling technique that can be used to treat a wide range of conditions, but it is mainly used for pain relief. It involves the stimulation of certain points within the body called acupoints that produce specific effects such as the release of certain chemicals within the body that are involved with healing or pain relief.

Acupuncture is a very useful technique with several benefits but only when applied safely and effectively. Our acupuncturists are fully qualified and certified and have been using these techniques for a several years. In our clinic we treat the patient holistically, therefore our therapists usually use acupuncture as only a part of the whole programme, as a result yielding additional strength to the overall approach.

FAQs

In the hands of a licensed practitioner acupuncture is a very safe, pain-free, effective, treatment for many acute and chronic conditions that has been used for thousands of years.
Acupuncture treatments are not painful. Acupuncture is performed with hair-thin needles that do not resemble the pain felt from a hypodermic needle. Patients often fall asleep and are in deep relaxation on the table.
One of the great advantages of acupuncture is that it is very safe. Other than an occasional bruise, there are no side effects.
Sixteenth century Chinese doctors believed that illness was due to an imbalance of energy in the body. In acupuncture, disposable, stainless steel needles are used to stimulate the body's 14 major meridians, or energy-carrying channels, to resist or overcome illnesses by correcting these imbalances. Back to Top
Needles are placed at specific acupuncture points on the body. Depending on the specific condition the needles commonly are placed at or below the elbows, and at or below the knees. Other common areas are on the back, abdomen and ears.
The best way to prepare is to eat a snack or a light meal before treatment so the you body has sufficient energy to work with. If possible it is best to wear loose clothing so that your arms and legs are accessible for treatment. After treatment we recommend you drink a glass of water to help stabilize your energy.
One benefit to acupuncture is that it is a drug-free way to optimize health. With drugs, people often develop a tolerance, or the need for an increased dosage to achieve the same required effect. However, this does not happen with acupuncture. In addition, acupuncture allows the doctor to immediately examine a person's response to the treatment and adjust it if necessary.
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Eye Clinic

Have you ever wondered why your eye is twitching or how to get rid of a stye? Or why you have developed wrinkles around your eyes when you smile? Or maybe you have cataracts, glaucoma or macular degeneration and you want more information about your eye condition. At Remedies we’ve got you covered from functional eye disease to aesthetic treatments in the periocular area.

Our ophthalmologists examine, diagnose, treat, manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the eye, and identify related systemic conditions affecting it. The most common conditions treated by our eye care professionals in this specialist clinic include:

  • Sight Testing for
    • Myopia (Near-sightedness)
    • Hyperopia (Far-sightedness)
  • Astigmatism
    • Presbyopia
  • Cataracts
  • Glaucoma
  • Watery eyes
  • Eyelid conditions
  • Retinal pathology including diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration

 

Sight Testing

This is provided for both adults and children. Specialist advice is given on what type of spectacle and/or contact lens wear suit the client best. Following the sight test your prescription glasses may also be ordered from our pharmacy  eye centres in B’Kara and Sliema. We have a selection of optical frames to choose from.

General Eye Conditions

Prompt assessment and treatment of a wide range of eye conditions including those that can lead to irreversible blindness is provided in the clinic.

Aesthetics and Oculofacial rejuvenation

Facial cosmetic surgery and aesthetic treatments offer ways to ease the damaging effects of stress and the environment on our skin and face. 

 

Eye Clinic Locations:

Remedies B’Kara

Ms. Maria Agius
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastics Surgeon

Remedies Mellieha

Ms. Maria Agius
Consultant Ophthalmologist & Oculoplastics Surgeon

Mr. Francis Carbonaro
Consultant Ophthalmologist

FAQs

Regardless of your age or physical health, a comprehensive eye exam is important for detecting any eye problems at their early stages. Even if you have 20/20 vision, an eye exam can be a measure of overall health. The eyes are the only part of the body where arteries and veins can be viewed without having to perform surgery. Eyecare providers can see signs of stroke, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis and more, through an eye exam. In addition, they can determine whether a person with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa or cataracts is suffering also from low vision, which is a condition associated with these age-related eye diseases.
During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine if you require a prescription for eyeglasses, but they will also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as indicators of your overall health.
An ophthalmologist is a doctor – an M.D. – with expertise in medical and surgical eye problems who performs operations on the eyes. An ophthalmologist can perform a comprehensive eye exam. An optometrist is a health care specialist who assists patients with the health of the eyes and related vision. Optometrists are trained to prescribe and fit lenses to improve vision. They also diagnose and treat various eye diseases. An optometrist can perform a comprehensive eye exam. An optician is a specialized practitioner who designs, fits and dispenses lenses for the correction of a person's vision. Opticians determine the specifications of various ophthalmic solutions – from prescription, to eyeglass frames, to lens technology – that will give the necessary and best correction to a person's eyesight.
Patients have more choices than ever before when it comes to choosing prescription eyewear. Our members provide a wide range of eyewear products from value-based to luxury, and are available everywhere from online, to independent eyecare provider offices, to mass retailers. What's more is insurance and managed vision care benefits often cover some or all of the cost of glasses and/or contact lenses. No matter your price point, style preference, or eye health needs, you can find the right eyewear for you. We recommend everyone – from children to adults – receive an annual eye exam to rule out eye disease, identify changes in vision and to get an updated prescription. Your eyecare provider is a great place to start your search for your next favourite pair of eyewear.
Digital eye strain is the discomfort many individuals feel after looking at a digital screen for longer than two hours at a time.
Eyewear is available with specialized lenses featuring digital eye strain-reducing capabilities. The Vision Council recommends individuals and their child(ren) visit a local eyecare provider to discuss their digital habits and what eyewear solutions are available to relieve the symptoms of digital eye strain. In addition to eyewear solutions, there are simple changes you can make in your daily digital device usage to relieve some of the symptoms you may be experiencing, including: reducing overhead lighting to eliminate screen glare; positioning yourself at an arm's length distance from the screen; increasing text size on devices to better define content on the screen; and continuously taking breaks from looking at digital screens and focusing on something in the distance to relax the eyes, commonly known as the 20-20-20 rule.
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Dental

Improve your smile and dental health with our dental services. 

At Remedies we aim to make your trip to the dentist as friendly and comfortable as possible. Our team is professional and qualified and ensures that you will be taken care of during every step of your treatment. Our Dental Clinics perform a full range of general dental treatments to care for your teeth and gums and to keep you smiling with confidence.

Some of the services offered include:

  • Consultations for dental/ medical advice/ prescriptions
  • Descaling and detailed check up
  • Standard Fillings and more complex dental restorations
  • Root canal treatments
  • Dental crowns and bridgework with ceramic on gold alloy and all ceramic
  • Removable dental prostheses in traditional acrylics or with chrome framework
  • Immediate replacement of teeth
  • Dental extractions
  • Surgical extraction of wisdom teeth
  • Orthodontic appliances and Orthodontic follow up visits
  • Tooth Whitening treatments

Dental Clinic Locations:

Remedies B’Kara

Dental Surgeon: Dr Nigel Aquilina Dr BChD(Hons)

Remedies Sliema

Dental Surgeon: Dr Rebecca Gabriele Dr BChD(Melit)

FAQs

Our dentists speak several languages, including English and Italian.
We accept cash payment in Euro, cheques , bov mobile to mobile and revolut.
Payment is made in full after the session unless the treatment is complex and multiple sessions are required so payment schedule is agreed upon during the dental consultation.
The length of stay depends on how much work is required.
In Malta, the same materials are used as in Western Europe, the USA and Japan.
It is recommended you seek the advice of an insurance agent regarding all travel risks.
Primarily english and maltese.
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Customised Insoles

Move Better, Feel Better

Did you know? In a lifetime, we walk more than 120,000km!

We believe that well-chosen shoes, combined with insoles, can enhance our daily lives by improving our posture. Keep your feet comfortable and prevent the development of foot, knee, hip or back disorders with our custom insoles.

At Remedies we offer Batz® premium quality Customized Insoles using the latest foot pressure workstation technology at affordable prices. Your foot pressure image is a unique one. The only connection with the ground are your plantars. These two tiny little surfaces must balance your body, so it is extremely important to choose the right support.

Our Custom Insoles can be placed into your shoes to correct improper alignment or movement of the feet and other parts of the body. We also offer a wide selection footwear with custom removable insoles. 

Get the right balance

Faulty biomechanics of the feet can lead to pain and injury in the ankles, shins, knees, hips, and lower back as well as the feet. Your body could be balanced with the right chosen custom insoles and shoes which may help to prevent long-term or irreversible deformations and pains.

How it works 

Step 1: Book an appointment with our reception

Step 2: Consultation with our physiotherapist

Step 3: Foot scan

Step 4: Customise your insoles order

Step 5: Receive your custom insoles within 14 days 

Step 6: After Sales service and support

FAQs

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Specialised Allergy Clinic

Allergy Skin Tests for:

  • Foods – food allergies
  • Airborne allergens – hay fever and asthma
  • Fragrances, preservatives, metals, and other chemicals – eczema and contact skin allergies

IgE Allergy Blood Tests

Food Intolerance Breath Tests

Medicine Allergy Challenge Tests

Lung Function Test – for diagnosis and follow-up of asthma

Immune System Blood Tests

All result interpretations and medical treatment plans shall be carried out and prescribed by our specialist allergy doctor. Book a consultation for further guidance.

  • We can test for a wide range of allergies
  • Straight forward & minimally invasive
  • Clear results in as little as 15 minutes

Allergies to pollen, dust mites, animal dander, and foods can have a negative impact on the well-being of individuals. An allergy is a disorder caused by an exaggerated IgE-mediated immune response to allergens.

Allergy and related diseases are extensive and rapidly growing problems affecting up to 30-40% of the world population and if left untreated can lead to severe diseases such as dermatitis, rhinitis, asthma, conjunctivitis, and anaphylaxis. Symptoms of allergies include difficulty in breathing, rashes, swelling, runny nose and vomiting. 

At Remedies our rapid allergy test covers some of the most prevalent allergies. 

The test uses a modified Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay that detects specific IgE antibodies. Allergy test is particularly well-suited for patients being treated with antihistamines. The test is straight forward and minimally invasive by means of a simple pin prick to identify the degree of allergen sensitisation. Visible results are available in as little as 15 minutes.

FAQs

House Dust Mite, Pollen, Dog, Cat and more.
15 minutes
Pin prick test
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Food Intolerance Testing

Find out which foods might be affecting your health and well-being.

Foodprint is a blood test that shows if our bodies are intolerant to some foods. Food intolerance or non-allergic food hypersensitivity is a negative reaction to a food, beverage, food additive, or compounds found in foods. Foodprint is a highly sensitive and accurate laboratory test that is the first step in identifying which foods may be causing an inappropriate immune response and affecting your health.

Intolerance produces symptoms in one or more body organs and systems. It is not a true food allergy. A true food allergy requires the presence of immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies against the food, whereas food intolerance is usually associated with the presence of food-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies. Symptoms of food intolerance are often delayed for many hours or even days and for this reason it is often hard to identify the problem foods. The Foodprint test can identify the foods that cause this delayed sensitivity by detecting food-specific IgG antibodies.

Symptoms

Often patients report multiple symptoms such as gut pain with headaches and skin rash. Common Symptoms include:

  • Anxiety (Acute or Chronic)
  • Stress, Tension and a Sense of Frustration
  • Constipation, Diarrhea, Bloating and Indigestion
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Insomnia
  • Joint Pain and Roughness
  • Asthma , Bronchitis or Chest Pain
  • Water Retention
  • Muscle Pain and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Itchy Skin
  • Weight Control Problems
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

How it Works:

  1. Blood samples are taken at our clinics by a health practitioner
  2. Blood samples are analysed by an accredited lab by using a new, state of the art assay based on microarray technology to detect IgG antibodies specific for over 200 foods including a combination of dairy, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, cereals and nuts.
  3. You will receive your test result from the health practitioner within seven working days along with a dietary regime, specially tailored for you, and a full Support Package including “Help Notes”. A qualified nutritionist will also provide you with the needed support and follow up.

Our Nutrition team is also here to help, if you have a query about your results or the test, or would like a personalized dietary plan based on your results.

At Remedies we offer 2 types of food intolerance testing. These include:

  • Food Detective – 59 foods Price: €150
  • Food Print – 220 foods Price: €260

Food Detective® is a point-of-care test that screens for the presence of IgG antibodies to 59 common foods, giving results in 40 minutes. FoodPrint® is a laboratory-based system which utilises an innovative, colorimetric microarray-based ELISA technology for the measurement of food-specific IgG antibodies in human serum or plasma for over 200 different foods. Both systems use specific food extracts to identify the corresponding level of circulating IgG antibodies to these potential antigens and can therefore detect foods to which the immune system is reacting.

FAQs

  1. an enzyme deficiency or chemical sensitivity
  2. an immune response related to food specific antibodies called ( IgG) antibodies These antibodies recognize and bind to specific food proteins to form complexes in the body which can accumulate in joints and other organs where they cause many of the symptoms associated with food intolerance.
It can be difficult to know where to start with making changes to your diet. If you are unsure or have any queries, we recommend that you seek the advice of a qualified expert such as your health practitioner, dietician or nutritionist, who can answer your queries, and help you modify your eating habits accordingly. Our Nutrition team is also here to help, if you have a query about your results or the test, or would like a personalized dietary plan based on your results.

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Sports Injury Clinic

For a sports person every day out-of-training due to injury produces several deconditioning effects including muscle atrophy, decreased strength, lower aerobic fitness and other detraining effects.

By having all the sport-related medical staff that one might require after suffering from a sports injury all under one roof and at the same time means that the presenting problem will be tackled from every possible aspect. The athlete will be assessed and examined thoroughly and will leave our clinic with a clear diagnosis and an effective treatment plan. In this way only can the athlete return to training as early as possible without the risk of further injury.

In addition to these services, we also offer Pre-Participation Medical Screening, Sport-specific Injury Prevention Screening, advice on nutrition and supplementation, advice on training plans, personal training services, sports-psychology services, and other sports-oriented medical services.

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Athlete Screening

The screening of an athlete is used to identify the musculoskeletal condition of that individual. If carried out initially during the pre-season training period, it can provide a set of baseline values for the athlete’s database or personal physical profile.

Repeat screenings throughout the season can then identify any physical changes. This is particularly important with a growing and developing skeletal system.

At Remedies, we offer a screening package that includes a:

  • medical examination
  • physical examination
  • ECG
  • foot scan
  • BODPOD body composition test
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Joint Pain & Injury Clinic

Are you suffering from a long-standing joint or tendon problem?

Have you received injections in the past only for symptoms to recur?

Is arthritis interfering with your lifestyle?

Then speak to us! Our doctors will evaluate your situation and decide which injection is the best fit based on your individual needs. The right injection can make all the difference when it comes to your pain. The procedure is performed by our resident sports doctor who uses ultrasound to ensure the treatment is administered in the right place.

Treatments available:

– Steroid Infiltrations

– Viscosupplementation injections
– Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is a simple and well-tolerated innovative procedure used jumpstart your body’s natural healing process, and speed the healing process. This treatment helps avoid the need for surgery. 

This clinic can help to treat a number of joint, ligament and tendon problems including tennis and golfers’ elbow, chronic Patella (jumpers’ knee) and Achilles tendon inflammation, joint Arthritis (shoulder, wrist, hand, knee and ankle) and plantar fasciitis.

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Ultrasound Scans

An ultrasound is a commonly used imaging test. It is a safe and painless diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of the organs, tissues, and structures inside the body. Unlike X-rays, ultrasound does not use radiation.

Ultrasound is commonly associated with pregnancy however it is used to provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating multiple diseases and condition and to assist in procedures

At Remedies Clinic we offer a several types of Ultrasound Scans at affordable prices.

Ultrasound services available:

– Gynaecology
– Pregnancy
– Muscular Skeletal
– General Diagnostic (Breast, Abdomen, Prostate, Thyroid, Doppler US, etc.)

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ECG

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a simple and painless test used to measure the level of electrical activity and rhythm in your heart. Sensors are attached to the skin on the chest, arms and legs to detect the electrical signals produced by your heart each time it beats. ECG is used to quickly detect heart problems and monitor your heart’s health:

  • Check abnormalities, such as thickened heart muscle
  • Check your heart rhythm
  • Diagnose a heart attack
  • See if you have poor blood flow to your heart muscle

Before an ECG, you may need to have your hair shaved or skin cleaned so the electrodes stick on your body properly. Also, if you are wearing an underwire bra, you might be asked to take it off as it could affect the readings of the ECG.

Stress ECG

A stress test, also called an exercise stress test, shows how your heart works during physical activity. 

A stress test or exercise stress test can determine your risk of having heart disease. It assesses how your heart works during physical activity since exercise makes your heart pump harder and faster this test may reveal blood flow problems within the heart.

A doctor performs the test. The doctor will learn how much your heart can manage before an abnormal heart beat rhythm kicks in or blood flow to your heart muscle drops. During an exercise stress test you will be asked to walk on a treadmill. The level of exercise will become increasingly difficult. Your ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure will be tracked throughout to enable the doctor to assess and it lets your doctor know how your heart responds to being under stress.

FAQs

Ten small sticky patches called electrodes are put on your arms, legs and chest. These are connected by wires to an ECG machine which picks up the electrical signals that make your heart beat. This electrical activity is recorded and printed onto paper.
The whole test takes a few minutes and is completely painless. You will need to lie still as moving can affect the results.
An ECG can help detect problems with your heart rate or heart rhythm. It can help doctors tell if you’re having a heart attack or if you’ve had a heart attack in the past. An ECG is usually one of the first heart tests you will have. It does have some limitations, so often you will have one or more other tests too. An abnormal ECG reading doesn’t always mean there is something wrong with your heart.
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TAASC

TAASC is an independent Multidisciplinary Service in Malta. The team provides evidence-based assessments and interventions for Children, Adolescents & Adults with Mental Health Difficulties & Neurodevelopmental Disorders. They are known for providing experienced and thorough assessments in a highly professional and supportive manner.

These include: 

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) Assessment Pathway
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessment Pathway
  • Challenging Behaviour Assessment Pathway
  • Education Assessment Pathway
  • Perinatal & Attachment Pathway
  • Eating Disorders Pathway

In addition to the assessment, TAASC also provides Psychiatric Consultation Services for a wide range of Mental Health Difficulties. These include General Psychiatric Disorders, Child & Adolescent Neurodevelopmental difficulties, Perinatal Mental Health, and Eating Disorders.

Psychological intervention from highly qualified Psychologists treating a wide range of difficulties that include:

  • Affective Disorders
  • Trauma
  • Eating Disorders
  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • COVIDCare 
  • CorporateCare 

TAASC also provides early intervention services that include Speech & Language Therapy, Occupation Therapy, Behaviour Analysis, and Play Therapy in a nurturing environment. It provides in-house and public-oriented group, educational, personal development, and training modules.

TAASC places high emphasis on careful assessment and evaluation and subsequently liaises with schools and other organisations as necessary too, offering support. 

Their vision is to help every client be the best version of themselves by providing clarity & world-class intervention.

Learn more by visiting our website.

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Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy is a specialized branch of Physiotherapy. Pain in the body is often the result of tissues being too stiff or too mobile, impinged, or irritated, weak or overused. The use of manual therapy is applied in both assessment and treatment of these conditions.

When a nerve is entrapped, it needs to be released; when a neck or other joint is stiff it needs to be released; when a muscle is tight, it needs to be released, and when fascia is being pulled – it needs to be released. This approach works wonders when preceded by a thorough assessment that a Physiotherapist will carry out on your first appointment. Understanding the problem key, undermining the cause of that problem is where we excel.

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Urine Testing

A urine test or urinalysis is a test of your urine. This test is used to detect and manage a variety of disorders of the urinary tract such as infections, kidney disease and diabetes.

The test involves checking the appearance, concentration, and content of urine. In a urinary tract infection, for example, urine may appear cloudy as opposed to clear. Elevated levels of protein in the urine may be indicative of kidney disease.

Any unusual results obtained from a urinalysis often require further testing to identify the underlying problem. At Remedies we offer urine testing in all our pharmacies. The test is performed by one of our pharmacists and is completely confidential. There is no need to book an appointment for this service and it only takes a few minutes.

How it works:

  1. Collect your urine sample in a sterile urine container
  2. Visit your nearest Remedies Pharmacy 
  3. Consultation with the pharmacist
  4. The pharmacist tests the sample by dipping a test strip into the urine container
  5. Results are available within 60 seconds 
  6. The pharmacist will analyse the test strip to identify any parameters which are out of range. 
  7. The pharmacist will interpret the results and give advice accordingly

How to Prepare:

  • Drink plenty of water (1-2 glasses extra) before the test so you can give an adequate urine sample. Avoid excess however since it may cause inaccurate results. 
  • You can eat and drink before the test.
  • Use the first urine in the morning (first-void urine) for the sample
  • Do not eat foods that can change the colour of your urine such as beetroot, blackberries and rhubarb
  • Avoid heavy exercise before the test
  • Inform the pharmacist of any medications or vitamins you are taking as some medications and supplements can affect the result

FAQs

Urinalysis is often used: prior to surgery as a preemptive screening during a pregnancy checkup as part of a routine medical or physical exam Your doctor may also order this test if they suspect that you have certain conditions, such as: diabetes kidney disease liver disease urinary tract infection If you already have a diagnosis for any of these conditions, your doctor may use urinalysis to check on the progress of treatments or the condition itself. Your doctor may also want to do a urinalysis if you experience certain symptoms, including: abdominal pain back pain blood in your urine painful urination
€2.50

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Blood Pressure Monitoring

High Blood Pressure or hypertension is often asymptomatic and consequently goes unnoticed. If left untreated hypertension can increase your risk of serious heart problems such as heart attack and stroke. The only way to test for hypertension is through blood pressure monitoring.

This service is available at all our pharmacies without the need for an appointment.

How it works: 

  1. Visit your nearest Remedies Pharmacy 
  2. Consultation with the pharmacist
  3. The pharmacist will check your BP 
  4. The result will be recording in the patient monitoring card
  5. The pharmacist will give advice based on the results

How you prepare:

  1. Do not smoke, exercise or drink caffeinated beverages for 30 minutes to an hour before the test. …
  2. Consider wearing a short-sleeved shirt so that the blood pressure cuff can be placed more easily around your arm.
  3. Relax in a chair for at least five minutes before the test.
  4. Advise the pharmacist about the medications you take as there may be medications that affect your blood pressure.

FAQs

Blood pressure is recorded with 2 numbers. The systolic pressure (higher number) is the force at which your heart pumps blood around your body. The diastolic pressure (lower number) is the resistance to the blood flow in the blood vessels. They're both measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). As a general guide: high blood pressure is considered to be 140/90mmHg or higher (or 150/90mmHg or higher if you're over the age of 80) ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg Blood pressure readings between 120/80mmHg and 140/90mmHg could mean you're at risk of developing high blood pressure if you do not take steps to keep your blood pressure under control. Everyone's blood pressure will be slightly different. What's considered low or high for you may be normal for someone else.
High blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it. Measuring your blood pressure is the only way to know whether you have high blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. Persistent high blood pressure can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as: heart disease heart attacks strokes heart failure peripheral arterial disease aortic aneurysms kidney disease vascular dementia If you have high blood pressure, reducing it even a small amount can help lower your risk of these health conditions.
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test. All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
It's not always clear what causes high blood pressure, but there are things that can increase your risk. You might be more at risk if you: are overweight eat too much salt and do not eat enough fruit and vegetables do not do enough exercise drink too much alcohol or coffee (or other caffeine-based drinks) smoke do not get much sleep or have disturbed sleep are over 65 have a family history are of black African or black Caribbean descent Making healthy lifestyle changes can sometimes help reduce your chances of getting high blood pressure and help lower your blood pressure if it's already high. What lifestyle changes can reduce blood pressure? These lifestyle changes can help prevent and lower high blood pressure: reduce the amount of salt you eat and have a generally healthy diet cut back on alcohol lose weight if you're overweight exercise regularly cut down on caffeine stop smoking Some people with high blood pressure may also need to take 1 or more medicines to stop their blood pressure getting too high.
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Diabetic Check-up

Diabetes is a common chronic condition in Malta. 

Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications. 

At Remedies we offer blood glucose testing using a finger-prick test which measures the blood sugar level at that moment in time. This service can be used to monitor blood glucose levels in diabetic individuals or as a screening service to test whether you are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. It’s completely confidential and just takes a few minutes. The service will be carried out in a private consulting room by one of our pharmacists.

What is Type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes is a condition characterised by what is known as insulin resistance.

This is where the body does not effectively respond to the insulin produced, as a result blood sugar levels become too high. It can be managed by taking tablets such as Metformin and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Signs & Symptoms 

  • Blurred vision
  • Drowsiness and increased tiredness
  • Fruity-smelling breath
  • Increased thirst
  • Itchiness around the genital area or regularly contracting thrush (a type of yeast infection)
  • Loss of weight and muscle bulk (more common in type 1)
  • Needing to urinate more, especially during the night
  • Slow healing wounds

 

What increases my risk of developing type 2 diabetes?

  • Your age
  • Your height, weight and waist measurement
  • Your level of daily activity
  • Your diet, in particular how many fruit and vegetables you eat
  • If you use high blood pressure medication
  • If you have ever had a high blood glucose reading
  • If any family member has diabetes

 

How it works:

Step 1: Visit your nearest Remedies Pharmacy

Step 2: Consultation – In a private consulting room, the pharmacist will ask some questions to understand your risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Step 3:  We take a random blood glucose level by taking a very small finger prick sample of blood.

Step 4: The pharmacist will interpret the results and provide advice accordingly

FAQs

No appointment is usually needed, however you may be asked to select an appointment when it is busy, or you may want to request a particular time for peace of mind. You can do this using our booking form or by contacting your nearest Remedies Pharmacy
A random blood glucose test is a blood sugar test that is taken without you needing to fast beforehand.
A payment of €5 for the service will be taken in the pharmacy at the time of your test.
The consultation will only take 15 minutes, but our pharmacy team will take as long as necessary to answer any questions you may have.
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INR

For Warfarin Patients

An INR test measures the time for the blood to clot. It is also known as prothrombin time, or PT. Prothrombin is a protein produced by your liver. It is one of many factors in your blood that help it to clot appropriately.

Most often, the prothrombin time is monitored if you are taking the blood-thinning medication warfarin. In this situation, the prothrombin time is expressed as an international normalized ratio (INR). The INR can also be used to check if you have a blood clotting problem. Your doctor may recommend a prothrombin time test prior to surgery if there is any concern about your blood’s ability to clot. If your doctor suspects you have other health issues, such as liver problems or a bleeding disorder, you might need additional testing to confirm your condition.

In healthy people an INR of 1.1 or below is considered normal. An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung. In certain situations, such as having a mechanical heart valve, you might need a slightly higher INR.

When the INR is higher than the recommended range, it means that your blood clots more slowly than desired, and a lower INR means your blood clots more quickly than desired.

At Remedies our INR Testing service provides fast, reliable results. 

 

How it works:

  • Simple fingerstick test – The pharmacist will take a sample of your blood with a finger stick.
  • Accurate INR results in one minute – The pharmacist will give you the test result within minutes, while you are still in the exam room. 

 

Clotting too slowly

Blood that clots too slowly can be caused by:

  • Blood-thinning medications
  • Liver problems
  • Inadequate levels of proteins that cause blood to clot
  • Vitamin K deficiency
  • Other substances in your blood that hinder the work of clotting factors

Clotting too fast

Blood that clots too quickly can be caused by:

  • Supplements that contain vitamin K
  • High intake of foods that contain vitamin K, such as liver, broccoli, chickpeas, green tea, kale, turnip greens and products that contain soybeans
  • Estrogen-containing medications, such as birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy

FAQs

The INR test costs €10
In healthy people an INR of 1.1 or below is considered normal. An INR range of 2.0 to 3.0 is generally an effective therapeutic range for people taking warfarin for disorders such as atrial fibrillation or a blood clot in the leg or lung.
A high INR level can happen when you take warfarin. Warfarin helps prevent blood clots. To do this, it slows the amount of time it takes for your blood to clot. This raises your INR level.
Home testing kits are available for people who take blood thinners for long periods and who have been trained in taking blood samples and testing them.

Price

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Exercise Therapy

Therapeutic exercise is any form of bodily movement aimed at correcting impairment, reducing pain, improving musculoskeletal function or maintaining a state of well-being. It is also the most evidence-based approach in therapy with studies showing significant results in releasing contracted muscles, tendons and fascia, mobilising joints, improving circulation and respiratory capacity, improving balance and coordination, reducing stiffness and rigidity, improving exercise performance and functional capacity and obviously increasing muscle strength and power. It is therefore not an understatement when we assert that when given correctly and progressively exercise is one of the best tools in physiotherapy.

One of our lead physiotherapists possesses a master’s degree in exercise prescription for both the healthy individuals and for those that suffer from specific injuries and conditions. This is the reason why we strongly believe in our own exercise regimes and protocols since they are all heavily backed up by literature, knowledge, and experience.

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Electrotherapy

  • TECAR
  • Laser
  • Shockwave
  • Ultrasound
  • Interferential
  • Combination Treatment
  • TENS
  • Magnet Therapy
  • Cryocuffs
  • Other electro-physical devices

 

Electrotherapy and physical modalities produce immediate and short-term benefits that can assist with earlier introduction of other longer-lasting techniques such as exercise therapy. On the other hand some of these devices produce certain beneficial effects cannot be achieved through other methods.

The vast array of Electrotherapy devices that our physiotherapists have at their disposal can be applied to treat most conditions. With such devices we can provide effective treatment to minimize and eradicate inflammation, boost and accelerate the healing process, eliminate both acute and chronic pain, relieve spasms and resolve fibrotic tissue.

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