Physiotherapists recommend caution when it comes to give pseudo sanitarios products.

Before the profusion of platforms vibratory, electro-stimulators or bracelets therapeutic.

– advise consumers to consult with a health professional before buying any article related to health, to prevent fraud and complications

– request to the Administration greater control of advertising of this type of articles, especially on TV channels exclusively intended for sale

Madrid, December 2009.- the College professional physiotherapists of the community of Madrid advised to exercise extreme caution when buy pseudo-sanitarios products to gift this Christmas.

The general Secretary of the professional College of physiotherapists, José Santos, has assured that certain aesthetic articles claiming to improve our health, and physical state as the vibration platforms lately have become fashionable ” adding that originally therapeutic use, these products can cause more problems that solve, if there are no precautions ”.

In addition, reported that there are a number of articles without being harmful, are of dubious use ” if used without a medical diagnosis, as it is the case of certain bands, templates, electro-stimulators, therapeutic bracelets etc. many of these products are usually announced in media such as TV, as miraculous, when in reality, many of them even have the obligatory certification of the Ministry of health ”, has warned the physiotherapist.

On the other hand, the Secretary general of the College of physiotherapists of Madrid has called on the authorities, greater control of advertising in the field of health-related articles ”, especially in the local channels, or channels devoted exclusively to the indirect sale.

To avoid possible frauds or complications, Madrid physiotherapists representative has recommended that prospective buyers consult with a health professional before buying any article related to health. Thus, outabout if really the selected product will bring some benefit or, if on the contrary, could generate any contraindication due to her age, physical condition etc. ”, have been added.

In this sense, José Santos reported that vibrating platforms are technological equipment that stimulate the muscle groups through continuous vibration of different intensity. Due to muscle contractions that create, cause an improvement in muscle strength, circulation and overall performance, provided becomes a proper use of the same ”, has pointed out.

Thus, Santos has been advised to use this product under the guidance of a physical trainer or a physical therapist who, after a physical evolution, determine how and when it is more convenient to do so, on an individual basis. He has also ensured that a device of this kind in no case replace the exercise carried out in a gym or care by a health professional ”.

In fact, professionals tend to use this type of (electro-stimulators) devices to complete our manual treatments. Any way to replace them ”, has been added. In this sense, it has pointed out so far, the medical devices were items used exclusively by professionals, whose price ranged in approximately 6,000 euros. Given that can today be found in supermarkets for about 60 euros, must alert the consumer to consider the quality of the product ”.

Professional College of physiotherapists of the community of Madrid

The College professional physiotherapists of the community of Madrid is an organization representing 6,360 physiotherapists at the regional level. Its objectives are the safeguard of the principles of ethics and ethical physical therapy, the defence and the promotion of health and the well-being of the citizens of the community of Madrid, in collaboration with the public authorities, as well as the scientific, cultural advocacyEconomic and social of the collegiate.