Physiotherapy For Obesity

Obesity is a condition characterized by the presence of excess adipose tissue in the body. In children over 2 years of age, obesity is defined by high values of BMI (body mass index) compared to the values of the WHO reference population (represented by children of the same age and sex from 8 countries in the world). For children under 2 years of age, in the diagnosis of obesity, the weight is estimated in relation to height.

The evaluation of an obese child is a complex process in which anamnestic data are corroborated with data of the physical examination, of the anthropometric measurements, and of the laboratory investigations.

The physical therapist, the psychotherapist, and the parent team up to support the child in adopting a healthy lifestyle, setting realistic goals and imposing a nutritional and sports discipline.

We treat childhood obesity with delicacy both mentally and physically and guide the child in the process of his transformation. Physical therapy sessions last 40 minutes during which we combine physical exercises with games specific to each age.

In the Specialized Pediatric Medical Recovery Department we are glad to have  Ruxandra Tudosoiu in our team. She is overspecialized in Schroth therapy for the treatment of scoliosis, with 7 years of experience, fully involved in recovering patients. We have Sorina Micu, a physiotherapist passionate about working and interacting with children, overspecialized in Schroth therapy, which aims to prevent or recover from disabilities due to some conditions or injuries, Anne Iordanescu , physiotherapist specializing in pediatric rehabilitation and Oana Coman, with over 3 years of experience in this field.

The department covers an area of 100 sq. meters, has ultra-modern equipment and consists of a team of specialists. Besides our 4 physiotherapists, we enjoy the presence of doctors Orlando Marinescu and Tomescu Cezar, pediatric orthopedic doctors, but also of psychologists Elena Florea and Carmen Hotar, specialists who help us in diagnosing children, in developing treatments, psychological counseling of children and parents, speech therapy and social and family integration of all children.