Experience & approach.
Gabriela Álvarez · Physiotherapist · DHA-Licensed · DISC JLT, Dubai
Gabriela Álvarez is a DHA-licensed physiotherapist with 16 years of experience in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, injury prevention, and return-to-play strategies. She treats musculoskeletal conditions and sports-related injuries, focusing on improving mobility, restoring function, and supporting safe recovery. Her approach combines individualized rehabilitation programs, manual therapy, and performance-focused treatment.
Degree
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy – Santa Paula University, Costa Rica.
Certifications and Professional Training
Dry Needling – Basic and AdvancedMcKenzie Method – Lumbar SpinePelvic Floor RehabilitationManual Therapy – Cervical SpineKinesio TapingMulligan Manual Therapy
Experience
Gabriela has worked as a physiotherapist in Dubai and Costa Rica, with experience in clinical rehabilitation, high-performance environments, and aquatic therapy.
Her professional experience includes:
Assessing and treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions.Managing sports-related injuries and developing individualized rehabilitation plans.Providing manual therapy, dry needling, and other evidence-based treatment techniques.Supporting injury prevention and safe return to physical activity and performance.Working with high-performance performers in demanding live entertainment environments.Delivering hydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitation sessions.Developing strength, conditioning, mobility, and functional recovery programs.
Gabriela’s professional interests include physical performance, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and helping individuals return safely to their daily activities and performance demands.
Conditions Treated
Back pain and lower back injuriesNeck pain and stiffnessMuscle and joint painSports-related injuriesKnee, shoulder, and other joint injuriesMuscle strains and movement-related injuriesRecovery after orthopedic injuriesReduced mobility and movement difficultiesInjury prevention and return-to-sport rehabilitationPelvic floor rehabilitation
Specialties and Techniques
Musculoskeletal and orthopedic rehabilitationSports and performance physiotherapyInjury prevention and return-to-play rehabilitationDry needling (basic and advanced)McKenzie Method for lumbar spine conditionsPelvic floor rehabilitationCervical spine manual therapyMulligan manual therapyKinesio tapingHydrotherapy and aquatic rehabilitationStrength and conditioningFunctional movement assessment
Languages
SpanishEnglish
- Dry Needling
- Kinesiotaping
- Musculoskeletal Conditions
- Strength and Conditioning
- Rehabilitation / Corrective Exercises
- Posture Assessment / Correction
- Dry cupping
- FMS Screening
- Sports injury rehabilitation
- Back pain management
- Graston and Instrument Assisted
- Myofascial Release
- Corrective Exercises
- Manual Therapy (Mulligan)
- Soft tissue release
- Pre/post-operative management and rehabilitation
- Manual therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Joint mobilizations
- Strength, Plyometric and Sport Specific Training
- Mulligan mobilization techniques
- Return to Play in sport
- Specific Exercise Prescription
- Pre / post operative rehabilitation
- Injury prevention
- Pre / postnatal exercising
- Specific return-to-sport sessions after injury
- Dynamic and kinesio taping
- Pelvic floor exercises
- Strength & conditioning improvement focused on speed & power
- Lower limbs injuries
- Pre and post Natal rehabilitation
- Kinesiotaping
- Athletic Development
- Dry Needling
- Neck & Back pain
- Shockwave
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
- Trigger point therapy
- Pre and post-op rehabilitation exercise
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pre and post Natal rehabilitation
- Wrist & Hand Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Myofascial Release
- Dry Cupping
- Soft tissue release
- Plantar fasciitis
- Elbow injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Pelvic floor
- Piriformis syndrome
- Rigid Taping
- Foot Injuries
- Women’s Health (Pregnancy & Postpartum)
- Pelvic Pain Conditions
- Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
