Health advice from our team
Short, clear articles about the tests, check-ups and treatments we offer at the centre, written so you understand what is happening and what you can do.
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Sports physiotherapy in Palafrugell and the Costa Brava
Sports physiotherapy in Palafrugell: running, cycling, padel, swimming and hiking injuries, what a physiotherapist does and when to book.
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Private health insurance at Centre Mèdic Palafrugell
How private health insurance works at our Palafrugell medical centre: card, pre-authorisations, co-payments and what to do without an agreement.
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Driving licence medical in Palafrugell: what to expect
Driving licence medical in Palafrugell: the checks, what to bring, how long it takes and how to book. The report goes straight to the DGT.
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Paediatric check-ups by age: which ones and when
Which paediatric check-ups matter at each age, what is examined and which signs should not wait for the next visit. Paediatrics in Palafrugell.
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Children's podiatry: flat feet, insoles and when to worry
Flat feet in children, gait analysis, custom insoles, ingrown toenails and diabetic foot care: what a podiatrist does. Podiatry in Palafrugell.
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Bone density scan in Palafrugell: what a DXA tells you
What a bone density scan involves, who should have one, how to read the T-score and how to protect your bones. DXA scans in Palafrugell.
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Mole checks on the Costa Brava: the ABCDE rule
Mole checks and skin cancer prevention on the Costa Brava: the ABCDE rule, who is most at risk, how often to be seen and when to worry.
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3D pregnancy scan in Palafrugell: when and what you see
3D and 4D pregnancy scans: how they differ from 2D, the best weeks to book, what you will and will not see, and how to prepare. Palafrugell.
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Osteoarthritis or arthritis: differences and treatments
Osteoarthritis or arthritis? The differences, symptoms, how each is diagnosed and which treatments work. Rheumatology in Palafrugell.
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Your annual gynaecological check-up in Palafrugell
What an annual gynaecological check-up includes: smear test, ultrasound and breast examination, when to start and how often to have one.
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Heart check-ups and stress tests in Palafrugell
When you need a cardiology check-up and what it involves: ECG, echocardiogram, stress test and Holter monitoring for athletes and over-40s.
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Eye tests by age: ophthalmology in Palafrugell
How often should you have an eye test? A guide by age: lazy eye, presbyopia, eye pressure, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes and warning signs.
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