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Move Better. Live Stronger. — Est. August 23, 2025Movement Lab by Asian Orthopedics
Movement Lab was conceived to fill the gap between acute orthopedic medical treatment and long-term functional health — the place where patients don't merely recover, but genuinely transform. It operates as its own facility and team, seamlessly integrated into the Asian Orthopedics ecosystem of care.
Movement-First Rehabilitation
Rather than treating pain with passivity, we teach the body to overcome it through progressive, purposeful movement — coaching toward functional independence, not just symptom relief.
Structured, Progressive Programming
Every patient follows a program tailored to their condition and goals — beginning with pain relief and basic mobility, advancing through strength and stability, to wellness or return-to-sport.
Integrated with Your Medical Team
Rehabilitation progress is communicated back to your treating physician at every phase, so your recovery plan is never fragmented.
To restore strength, mobility, and confidence through expert, evidence-based rehabilitation and holistic wellness programming — empowering every patient to move better, live fully, and sustain their health for the long term.
To be the foremost rehabilitation and movement wellness center in the Visayas — where scientific rigor meets genuine human care, and patients are not merely treated but truly transformed.
Services & programs
A tiered suite of rehabilitation and wellness services, from acute post-operative recovery to long-term wellness and athletic performance.
Group classes are offered at minimal cost and led by the same certified physiotherapists who run individual sessions — so expert rehabilitation is a community resource, not a luxury.
Individualized Physiotherapy Sessions
One-on-one sessions with a dedicated certified physiotherapist, customized to your diagnosis, condition, and goals.
- — Comprehensive initial evaluation: pain, functional capacity, range of motion, strength, balance, and posture
- — Manual therapy — joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques, myofascial release
- — Therapeutic exercise — progressive strengthening, neuromuscular re-education, mobility work
- — Home exercise program design and education
- — Regular reassessment, with progress communicated back to your referring physician
Group Exercise Classes
Science-based group classes led by certified physiotherapists, offered at minimal cost and stratified by condition.
- — Spine & Back Care — chronic back pain, herniated discs, post-spine-surgery recovery
- — Arthritis & Joint Care — low-impact strengthening for knee, hip, shoulder, and small-joint arthritis
- — Scoliosis-Specific Exercise — Schroth-method-informed postural correction
- — General Wellness & Conditioning — for graduates of structured rehab, or healthy individuals
- — Strength Training & Injury Prevention — progressive resistance training with a movement-quality focus
Geriatric Wellness & Fall Prevention
A specialized program for the unique rehabilitation and wellness needs of aging musculoskeletal systems.
- — Functional assessment: mobility, flexibility, strength, balance, and fall-risk screening
- — Progressive balance, stability, and coordination exercises
- — Gait training and walking rehabilitation
- — Coordination with your physician on osteoporosis and other age-related conditions
Post-Operative Rehabilitation
Structured, medically coordinated rehab for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery.
- — Joint replacement rehabilitation (knee, hip, shoulder)
- — Spine surgery recovery (discectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion)
- — Arthroscopic surgery rehabilitation (knee, shoulder, ankle)
- — Phase-based protocols, with physician-physiotherapist communication at each transition
Return-to-Sport & Athletic Rehabilitation
Performance-oriented rehabilitation for athletes and active individuals recovering from injury or surgery.
- — Sport-specific movement analysis and rehabilitation planning
- — Functional performance testing to guide return-to-sport clearance
- — Agility, speed, and sport-specific conditioning progressions
- — Coordination with Peak Nutrition for sports nutrition support
Functional Assessment Services
Stand-alone assessments for anyone seeking a clear picture of their current musculoskeletal health.
- — Mobility, flexibility, and postural analysis
- — Muscle strength and endurance testing
- — Balance, coordination, and fall-risk screening
- — Fitness level determination and exercise recommendation
A purpose-built rehabilitation space
Clinical-grade rehabilitation in a space that’s clean, spacious, and energizing.
Rehabilitation Gym
Purpose-built space for individual and group sessions, with resistance machines, free weights, and aerobic conditioning equipment.
Group Class Studio
A dedicated studio for spine care, arthritis, scoliosis, and wellness classes.
Reception & Waiting Area
A clean, air-conditioned facility with a comfortable waiting area.
- Resistance machines, free weights, resistance bands, and balance devices
- Treadmills and stationary bikes for cardiovascular rehabilitation
- Manual therapy treatment tables for hands-on physiotherapy
- Dedicated assessment area for functional testing and movement analysis
- Body composition analysis equipment
- Fully compliant with DOH infection-control and sanitation standards
Active in Cebu’s sports & wellness scene
Beyond the clinic, our physiotherapists support athletes and active professionals at events across Cebu. Dedicated wellness and fitness programming for corporate executives and leadership teams.
Triathlon
Medical and physiotherapy support for local triathlon events and endurance athletes, in training and on race day.
Pickleball
Player wellness, conditioning, and injury prevention for Cebu's fast-growing pickleball community.
CESAFI
Support and coverage for student-athletes competing under the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.
Led by Eloisa Bacaltos
Movement Lab’s day-to-day programming is led by our Chief Physiotherapist, with physician-level oversight from the Center’s Rehabilitation Medicine Specialist.
Leads Movement Lab’s physiotherapy team and day-to-day rehabilitation programming.
Movement Lab by Asian Orthopedics
Start your rehabilitation plan
Book a Movement Lab session and our physiotherapy team will build a plan around your diagnosis.