Tomislav Ples
Physiotherapist in Zagreb
Tomislav Pleš is a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with a focused clinical interest in musculoskeletal disorders, post-operative recovery, and structured functional restoration. He practices at Preventis, where rehabilitation programs are delivered within a multidisciplinary framework integrating diagnostics, conservative treatment, and progressive therapeutic exercise.
His clinical approach is based on measurable functional outcomes, objective functional assessment, and long-term biomechanical optimization rather than short-term symptom control.
Clinical Focus and Patient Profiles
Pleš provides comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation for patients recovering from orthopedic surgery, traumatic injuries, degenerative joint disease, and chronic spinal conditions.
He frequently treats patients requiring:
- Post-operative rehabilitation following joint replacement or arthroscopic surgery
- Recovery after ligament injuries and traumatic fractures
- Conservative management of lumbar and cervical spine disorders
- Functional restoration after sports-related injuries
- Rehabilitation of chronic overuse syndromes
Rehabilitation protocols are individually designed and may incorporate targeted techniques from Manual Therapies to address joint mobility restrictions and soft-tissue dysfunction.
Rehabilitation Approach and Treatment Modalities
Treatment planning emphasizes restoration of joint mechanics, neuromuscular coordination, and progressive load tolerance. Structured programs frequently include Kinesiotherapy and Individual Exercise Therapy, focusing on muscle balance correction, proprioceptive training, and movement pattern re-education.
Depending on clinical indication, rehabilitation may integrate evidence-based modalities available within Physical Therapy Modalities, supporting tissue recovery, inflammation control, and neuromuscular activation.
Core components of his rehabilitation strategy include:
- Functional movement assessment and corrective exercise programming
- Progressive strength and endurance conditioning
- Neuromuscular re-education and proprioceptive training
- Postural correction and spinal stabilization techniques
- Structured return-to-activity and return-to-sport protocols
Through carefully monitored rehabilitation pathways, patients are guided toward sustainable functional recovery, reduction of recurrent injury risk, and long-term musculoskeletal stability.
Qualifications
Tomislav Pleš holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a Master’s degree in Kinesiology.
Experience
He gained professional experience at the Children’s Hospital Klaićeva, in orthopedic outpatient clinics, private polyclinics in Zagreb, and as a member of the medical team of the Croatian Women’s National Softball Team.
Publications
He has participated in the International Physiotherapy Congress held in Opatija.
Certificates
He has completed several professional courses including the Maitland international manual therapy course, Kinesio Taping certification, Dry Needling certification, Normal Movement course, and training in ultrasound diagnostics of musculoskeletal conditions.