Graduated in 1998 with Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the Charles University in Prague.
Graduated in 1996 with Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at the Charles University in Prague.
2019 to present Private practice Prague Physical therapy
2019 to present Consultant for Movementwise
2010 – 2018 Overlake Hospital Medical Center, Bellevue, WA - Physical Therapist at Outpatient rehabilitation Clinic with speciality in Orthopedics, Oncology rehabilitation and Lymphedema therapist
2007 – 2010 Providence St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, OR - Physical therapist at the Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic with speciality in Orthopedics and Lymphedema management
2001 – 2006 California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, CA - Physical Therapist, inpatient and outpatient.
1998 – 2001 NHS Hereford County and General Hospitals, Hereford, UK - rotation Physiotherapist at inpatient Surgery, Intensive Care, Geriatrics, Gynecology and Orthopedic units, Outpatient Physiotherapist at Orthopedic Clinic.
Orthopedic continuing education:
2018 Shoulder rehabilitation, Medbridge online course
2017 McKenzie Part D, Portland, Oregon, USA
2008 McKenzie, part C. Washington, USA
2008 McKenzie, part B. Portland, Oregon, USA
2000 McKenzie, part A, Glamorgan, UK
2012 Kinesiotaping Part III, Redmond, Washington, USA
2004 Kinesiotaping Part I and II, Progressive Rehab Concepts, Three-day course, San Francisco, CA, USA
2015 Mulligan Concept – Lower Quadrant, Mobilizations with movement, Seattle, Washington, USA
2011 Brian Mulligan – Diagnosis and Treatment of the Upper and Lower Quadrants, Bellevue, Washington, USA
2016 The Running Athlete – Biomechanics and Analysis, Bellevue, Washington, USA
2014 Arthritis and the Upper Extremity, Seattle, Washington, USA
2014 Neuromobilization of the Upper Quadrant, Seattle, Washington, USA
2013 Upper Extremity Nerve and Tendon Injuries, Portland, Oregon, USA
2006 Kinetic Control, Movement Dysfunction – Focus on Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance of the hip joint. Three-day course. San Francisco, California, USA
2006 Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar spine and SI joint, Two-day course, Los Gatos, California, USA
2000 Kinetic Control Movement Dysfunction – Dynamic Stability and Muscle Balance, Hereford, UK
2000 Clinical Reasoning of The Lumbar Spine, Hereford, United Kingdom
1999 Certification Course in Diagnosis and Treatment of Dysfunction in Musculoskeletal System, Soft Tissue Techniques, Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques a 9-week course taught by Prof. Lewit, completed by the final exam, Prague, Czech Republic
1992 Muscle Energy Techniques, Prague, Czech Republic.
Oncology Rehabilitation:
2015 Advanced Oncology Rehabilitation for Successful outcomes, Tacoma, Washington, USA
2013 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Course, Tacoma, Washington, USA
2011 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation, Richmond, Washington, USA
Neuro continuing education:
2011 Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Acute, Inflammatory & Demyelinating 8 hours
2009 HIV/AIDS: Implications for Nurses and Other Healthcare Professionals, 7 hrs Washington, USA
2005 Balance and Vestibular Rehab, San Francisco, California, USA
Lymphedema:
2013 Completion of LANA Certification Board Exam
2012 Complete Decongestive Therapy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage – (135 contact hours) Certification Course.
2012 Certified Compression Garment Fitter Training, Seattle, Washington, USA
2016 BSN Medical Short Stretch Compression Solutions, Farrow Wrap, Seattle, Washington, USA
1997 Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Institute for Postgraduate Training of Health workers in Brno, Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic
Other continuing education:
2004 Spanish for Physical Therapists, San Francisco California, USA
2016 Overview of Medical and Medicinal Foods, Bellevue, Washington, USA
2003 Depression and Bipolar Disorder, San Francisco, California, USA
2000 Acupuncture for Pain Relief, London, UK
2000 Problem-solving approach to respiratory care, Hereford, UK
2000 Electrotherapy Update, Redditch, UK
1997 Hippotherapy certification course, 4 months, Prague, Czech Republic
Magdalena Pertoldova, PT, MPT
Prague Physical Therapy
Is a private Physical Therapy practice, founded in 2019 by Magdalena Pertoldova, MPT.
Magdalena has over 20 years of experience in Physical therapy. She focuses on treatment of the musculoskeletal system and she worked mainly with adults with various orthopedic, oncology problems and treatment of lymphedema. Magdalena worked in USA, UK and the Czech Republic in various hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Clinical experience
During her clinical practice Magdalena was treating patients of various ages and backgrounds. She is enthusiastic therapist, who believes that the body and mind need activity to heal. Many orthopedic issues can be treated conservatively by postural correction, manual therapy and exercises. Magdalena believes, that patient education and suitable lifestyle changes can help to heal.
Education
Throughout her practice Magdalena has furthered her clinical skills and education by attending courses with specific focus on mechanical therapy, mobilization with movement and muscle energy techniques.
Magdalena obtained Summa Cum Laude Masters degree in Physical Therapy at the Charles University in Prague in 1998 and her Bachelors degree in Physical therapy at UK in 1996. She lives with her husband and three daughters in Prague.
Prague Therapy vision is to offer top quality Physical Therapy in a friendly environment.
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Post-covid starter exercises
The post-covid exercises below will help your recovery process, improve your posture and sense of well being. The breathing exercises can help your lungs to recover from covid-19. These exercises are easy to do, help to improve diaphragmatic function and increase lung capacity. Other advantages of deep breathing exercises are reduced inflammation, improved posture, better sleep, improved immunity, calming effect and increased energy level. Postural correction, meditation and laughter exercises will help with low mood and energy levels.
Back pain
According to published articles by World Health Organization back pain affects people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and is a very frequent reason for medical consultations. The lifetime prevalence of non-specific (common) low back pain is estimated at 60% to 70% in industrialized countries. Very rarely the cause of back pain is addressed and it is often treated just by analgesics. Surgery is indicated in some cases and remains last option. Physical therapy offers conservative approach that is often very effective and safe.
Tennis elbow
Tennis elbow is pain on the outside of your elbow or upper part of your forearm. It is possible that you never held a tennis racquet in your had and yet leave your general practitioner or orthopedist with this diagnosis. The pain presents itself almost always when you are shaking someone’s hand or even try to bring a cup of tea to your lips.
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