Physiotherapy in Málaga

Physiotherapy in Málaga: clinical assessment and structured rehabilitation

Structured treatment programmes led by Claudia Juan Vigar, physiotherapist for the Spanish Olympic Sailing Team at Paris 2024. Shoulder, neck and back specialists, delivered in English for international and visiting patients.

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  • Shoulder, neck & back focus
  • Musculoskeletal ultrasound
  • English-speaking
Reception and waiting area at Clínica Vigar in Málaga
About

Physiotherapy that organises, explains and supports

Clínica Vigar is located on Calle Pinos, in La Victoria, Málaga’s central district, close to Gibralfaro and well connected by public transport. It is led by Claudia Juan Vigar, physiotherapist for the Spanish Olympic Sailing Team at Paris 2024 and specialised in advanced musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques.

Clinic in La Victoria

Calle Pinos, Málaga’s central district, close to Gibralfaro and well connected by public transport.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy

Advanced techniques for all areas of the body, with a particular focus on shoulder, neck and back conditions.

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Claudia Juan Vigar
Claudia Juan Vigar Physiotherapist · Spanish Olympic Sailing Team Paris 2024
Programmes

Treatment programmes with a beginning and an end, not one-off sessions

Many shoulder, back and neck problems respond better when treatment follows a structured plan, instead of going session by session without order. That is why the clinic uses programmes with goals, reviews and adjustments.

Shoulder, back and neck programmes

Each programme starts with a clinical assessment, defines priorities and organises progression so you know what is being worked on and why.

Specialised programmes by area

Shoulder, neck and back are our main areas of clinical focus, with area-specific protocols and ultrasound support when it adds value.

Programmes by type of injury or process

Tendon injury, muscle injury, sprain and post-surgery recovery: we apply the same clinical method while adjusting progression to the type of process and the affected area.

The method

Each programme progresses through 3 phases

The same clinical method, adjusted to the problem and the stage of the case.

01

Assess and prioritise

We review the problem, current load, limitations and ultrasound if it adds useful information.

02

Treat with criteria

Treatment, education, load adjustment and exercise are combined according to the stage of the case.

03

Progress with follow-up

Response is reviewed and the plan is adjusted to recover tolerance, function and autonomy.

Ultrasound machine in a Clínica Vigar treatment room
Technology

Musculoskeletal ultrasound as clinical support

Ultrasound does not replace clinical assessment. It is used when it adds useful information about tendon, bursa, muscle or load progression.

  • Helps clarify which tissue may be involved.
  • Makes the case easier to explain clearly.
  • Helps review relevant changes during the process.

The value is not in using a test by routine, but in integrating it with clinical reasoning inside the assessment and treatment plan.

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Spanish physiotherapy

A clinical, hands-on approach rooted in Spanish physiotherapy.

Spanish physiotherapy training places strong emphasis on detailed musculoskeletal assessment and on advanced techniques for soft tissue, tendon and ligament injuries. At Clínica Vigar we use approaches developed and refined within this clinical tradition, including ultrasound-guided dry needling, percutaneous neuromodulation and EPI (Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis), originally developed in Spain in 2000. These are combined with structured, exercise-based rehabilitation.

Process

How the process starts

The first visit should not leave you with more doubts. The goal is that you leave with a useful explanation and a clear next step.

1

We listen and assess

Symptoms, context, current load, limitations and the evolution of the problem are reviewed.

2

We explain the case

The assessment is translated into clear language so you understand what seems to be happening and what to do first.

3

We define a plan or programme

The next step is agreed: focused treatment, follow-up or a structured programme.

Sports rehabilitation

Return to training and competition with a progressive plan

Sports rehabilitation is the phase between “it no longer hurts” and “I can train at my previous level again”. At Clínica Vigar, we work on load progression, motor control, sport-specific movements and prescribed exercises according to the discipline and the patient’s stage.

Physiotherapist guiding a progressive step exercise

Load progression

Gradual workload adjustment to recover tolerance without unnecessary jumps.

Physiotherapist assessing shoulder movement and postural control

Motor control

Work focused on the movement pattern you need to recover according to your activity.

Physiotherapist guiding a control and stability exercise

Continuity

Support for athletes who need a progressive return to training.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions before getting started

No. We have a particular focus on shoulder, neck and back conditions, where most of our clinical work is concentrated. But we treat all areas of the body where pain or limitation appears: knee, hip, ankle, elbow, wrist, jaw (TMJ) and others. The method is the same in every case: detailed assessment, clear plan and a structured programme adapted to each case.
The first appointment is designed to understand the case from the start. It lasts 60 minutes: enough time for a detailed assessment, an unhurried conversation about what is happening and a clear, structured treatment plan. It is the foundation for the rest of the process.
Spanish physiotherapy training emphasises detailed musculoskeletal assessment and advanced soft-tissue techniques, particularly for tendon, ligament and muscle injuries. Methods such as EPI (Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis) were originally developed in Spain and are now used internationally. At Clínica Vigar you are treated with these techniques where they originated, by clinicians trained in this tradition.
Not necessarily. The first assessment helps understand the case and decide whether any additional test is needed or whether the clinical examination is enough to start.
No. It is used when it adds useful information for decision-making or helps explain the problem more clearly, not as an automatic step in every case.

If you've been trying things without a clear plan, start with a proper assessment

The most useful way to start is to understand what is happening, decide what should be done first and define a treatment plan.

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Testimonials

What real patients say

Public reviews and verified opinions that highlight clear explanations, care and treatment effectiveness.

Clear explanations, professional care and a treatment plan that made sense from day one.
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Claudia combines clinical precision with a very human way of explaining what is happening.
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The sessions felt structured, with goals, reviews and practical guidance for everyday life.
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Treatment room at Clínica Vigar in Málaga
Contact and booking

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+34 672 794 567

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Calle Pinos, 1 · La Victoria

29012 Málaga · How to get there →

Monday to Friday

10:00 a 20:30

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