Duda Lennertz
★★★★★
“Wonderful care. Marcos was essential to my recovery from injury. I am very grateful for the attentive, functional and individualised care, and for all the support and follow-up outside the clinic too.”
SPORTS AND ORTHOPAEDIC PHYSIOTHERAPY IN IPANEMA
Move, train and live with greater confidence.
One-to-one care, hour-long sessions and a recovery plan built around your routine. From everyday pain to returning to sport, care starts with understanding you.
Detailed assessment · Personalised plan · Close to the metro
OUR SERVICES
Care to help you get back to what matters
Explore our main areas of care and find the one that best fits your needs.
O
Orthopaedic physiotherapy
For pain, injuries and movement limitations involving muscles, joints, tendons and ligaments.
E
Sports physiotherapy
Recovery and a gradual return to sport tailored to the demands of your activity.
P
Post-operative rehabilitation
Support after surgery to regain mobility, strength and confidence in movement.
C
Physiotherapy for runners
Injury care and preparation for a return to running, based on your routine and goals.
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Fall prevention
Strength, balance and mobility training for greater independence and safety in daily life.
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Not sure where to start?
Talk to the team. We will understand your needs and guide the next step.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear path from assessment to recovery
Your plan is adjusted as you progress, using functional criteria and ongoing discussion of your goals.
1. Individual assessment
We discuss your symptoms, history, routine, movement and what you want to regain.
2. Treatment plan
We set priorities and a strategy suited to your situation and availability.
3. Progress together
We reassess your response, progress exercises and prepare your return to activity.
THE FIRST STEP
An assessment with time to understand your situation
What we assess
Your history, pain or injury, mobility, strength and the demands of activities you want to resume. When appropriate, we include specific running and sports tests.
What you take away
Clear guidance on the assessment findings and an initial rehabilitation plan, with priorities and next steps suited to you.
WHY CHOOSE MOTIVUS
Your appointment is dedicated to you
Your physiotherapist follows each step, observes how you respond to exercises and adjusts treatment as you progress. Our clinic has an exercise gym and a welcoming space in Ipanema.
One-to-one care
Hour-long sessions with attentive listening, guidance and close follow-up.
Active rehabilitation
Therapeutic exercises, gradual load progression and reassessments guided by your goals.
PATIENT EXPERIENCES
Our care, in patients’ own words
Reviews from patients about the care they received at Motivus. Translated from Portuguese.
Gabriel Augusto
★★★★★
“Excellent care from compassionate professionals. I felt very comfortable during the consultation and definitely recommend them.”
Gabriela Garbin
★★★★★
“I was treated by the physiotherapist Amanda, who helped with my sciatic pain. The clinic is also new and the equipment is excellent. Highly recommended.”
Tatiana Fernandes
★★★★★
“Excellent work by the physiotherapists, especially Dr Marcos Nunes, who treated my left hip. I have not felt pain there since. I trust them completely!”
Valéria Tozatto Veríssimo
★★★★★
“Amanda Galarda is a confident professional committed to helping patients through an acute episode, easing their pain and adopting strategies to prevent further episodes.”
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DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS
Clinical experience and attention to your routine
Dra. Amanda Galarda
Physiotherapist working in post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries and mobility for older adults. She is also an amateur triathlete.
Dr. Marcos Nunes
Physiotherapist working with orthopaedic injuries and sports recovery, including the hip, knee and shoulder, as well as strength and mobility for older adults.
Questions before booking
We discuss your concerns, history and goals, assess your movement and agree on the next steps.
Yes. Sessions are one-to-one, last one hour and are guided by your physiotherapist.
No. We care for people with everyday pain and limitations as well as those who practise sport.
Yes. Rehabilitation is planned around the procedure, stage of recovery and individual needs.
At Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 595, upper-floor unit 206, Galeria Palácio Astória, Ipanema, near Jardim de Alah metro station.
COME BACK STRONGER
Take the first step back to movement
Talk to the team to learn how the assessment works and find an appointment time.
Motivus Fisioterapia Especializada
Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 595, sobreloja 206
Galeria Palácio Astória — Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro
atendimento@motivusfisioterapia.com
