In terms of health, we must be clear that we should not leave everything in the hands of public health. Even less when the politicians walk witih many doubts and when the Brexit peeks through the door. There is no doubt that having a private, affordable and fast solution in hand is the most reasonable thing. In Clínica la Siesta we know the problem and analyze it from different angles, always providing the best solution. For some it will be the option of private health insurance in any of its modalities and with the coverages that it needs (health care, diagnostic tests, surgery, hospitalization, etc); for others it may simply be to implement the figure of the medical advisor (one who knows the specific situation of the patient and can direct it in the most convenient way); others simply need some procedure … The foreign public with or without residence may be the most in need of our advice as there are many doubts that are arising especially with the loss of the health card by British citizens and the obligation or not to take out private insurance of health. In this regard, we must insist that nothing is clear yet, but that there will undoubtedly be changes and the different possibilities will have to be assessed. For any question about MEDICAL HEALTH INSURANCE or about the possibility of associating with the clinic with the interesting gifts and discounts that this entails, we have launched a new customer service with which you can contact on Monday and Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 14 p.m.

Any athlete must undergo medical tests that rule out risks to their health. A general medical examination is not something exclusive to football. It is advisable to perform an annual medical examination, for the simple fact of keeping track of our state of health; Likewise, it is useful to comply every time a new sport activity is undertaken, in this way you can know if you are physically prepared for it or not. The medical examination is the set of tests focused on the investigation of possible injuries, alterations or organic anomalies. Depending on the purpose of the consultation, be it professional, sports or merely informative, the tests must be oriented in one direction or another. Normally a cardiorespiratory medical examination, muscle mass, body mass, etc. are first done. Once the general nature has been carried out, more concrete and specific tests are carried out for organs and devices: hearing, vision, balance, and the locomotor. A general exploration is carried out. After the start of training at this time, players are already completing chips and joining their teams. As every season, the pertinent medical examination must be carried out and for this, the best and closest center must be located. Clinica la Siesta is already performing medical exams for footballers, coaches and referees of the Valencian Community. So far, the Vega Baja and Torrevieja, more specifically, was orphaned by this service and those interested had to travel many kilometers to find a medical center where to go. After this agreement with the Football Federation of the Valencian Community and the Social Security Mutuality of Spanish soccer players at a fixed premium, hundreds of federated will be able to benefit from it and visit us in the La Siesta urbanization in Torrevieja. Soon the kids of the lower categories of CB Torrevieja will pass their awards at the facilities of Clínica la Siesta. For the acknowledgments you only have to present valid identity documentation and indicate the club with which you are federated. It is important that minors come accompanied by their guardian or a club representative We can find different protocols for medical examinations according to the objectives. It will depend on many factors and the corresponding requirements of the Federation and Mutuality. In general, a complete medical examination for athletes consists of   Anamnesis: previous interview in which personal data of the patient are collected, as well as their clinical history (possible ailments, diseases, old operations …). Anthropometric measures: weight, height, I.M.C. (body mass index), etcetera. Exploration: Taking vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate …). Spirometry. Locomotor system. Electrocardiogram. General strength and flexibility tests. § Stress test: the most used are the treadmill and the stationary bike, in which progressive increases in workload are carried out, with a maximum duration of between ten and fifteen minutes. It is essential to perform an electrocardiogram before the test, and continuously monitor (visualize) the entire test, and at least for three-five minutes in recovery. In this way, direct gas analysis is carried out (the measurement of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide eliminated), allowing an accurate determination of the maximum oxygen consumption, and the precise detection of the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds. Analytics

Nowadays, every driver must take a compulsory medical certificate to renew, exchange or obtain a driving license or any other kind of license such as dangerous animals, weapons, recreation crafts, crane… But don´t worry! this medical procedure is an easy and quick (15-20 minutes) process that checks the health status of the driver and verify its ability to drive, however the length of it can vary depending on the health condition of the patient and on the type of license you are renewing (it will be a bit longer for lorries and buses licenses). This procedure consists in a medical and psychological examination. The medical test is done by a general doctor and it explores the vision, hearing, blood pressure, cardiac respiratory capacity and some other questions referred to medication. On the other hand, the psychological test is done by a psychologist and it consists in checking the cognitive ability, motor skills and perceptual capacities through two to four exercises made in a computer. After the medical and psychological test, a picture and a signature from the driver will be taken and in the end, just for the renewals, the person will be given a temporary driving license certificate meanwhile Trafico Office sends the genuine driving license to the address of the interested driver. Driving license from people younger than 65 years old will be renewed for up to ten years if the driver doesn’t have any severe health problem and driving license from people older than 65 years, will be renewed for up to 5 years if the driver doesn´t have any severe health problem.