Lara Despot
Physiotherapist in Zagreb Focused on Orthopedic and Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Lara Despot holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and is currently practicing at Preventis Polyclinic, where she began developing her clinical competencies during academic training under professional supervision. Her work is grounded in structured rehabilitation planning, objective functional assessment, and patient-centered recovery strategies.
Her clinical practice involves the rehabilitation of orthopedic, surgical, traumatological, and physiatric patients recovering from both acute injuries and chronic musculoskeletal conditions. A long-standing background in competitive sports has shaped her approach, emphasizing progressive load management, neuromuscular control, and long-term injury prevention.
Clinical Scope and Rehabilitation Focus
Within the framework of physical therapy and rehabilitation, Lara develops individualized treatment plans tailored to the specific functional goals of each patient.
- Rehabilitation of orthopedic and post-operative conditions
- Treatment of upper and lower extremity injuries
- Functional recovery following surgical procedures
- Prevention of sports-related injuries
- Mobility enhancement and performance optimization
- Individualized rehabilitation programming
Therapeutic Approach and Clinical Experience
Her rehabilitation protocols may incorporate targeted techniques from Manual Therapies to improve joint mobility and reduce soft tissue restrictions, combined with structured programs from Kinesiotherapy and Individual Exercise Therapy to restore strength, coordination, and functional stability.
- Functional assessment and movement analysis
- Progressive strengthening and conditioning
- Neuromuscular retraining and proprioceptive work
- Return-to-sport and return-to-activity planning
Her clinical internship at Sv. Duh General Hospital included rotations in traumatology, surgery, neurology, and internal medicine departments, where she gained experience managing patients with complex medical and functional rehabilitation needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy with ongoing academic training in Strength and Conditioning at the Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Zagreb.
Experience
Professional experience includes clinical practice at Preventis Polyclinic and internship training at Sv. Duh General Hospital across traumatology, surgical, neurological, and internal medicine departments.
Publications
Participation in professional publication and attendance at conferences related to sports medicine and rehabilitation.
Certificates
Completed professional training in Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling therapy, differential diagnostics of upper and lower extremities, and Maitland Level 1 manual orthopedic assessment and treatment techniques.