„DR SIMO MILOŠEVIĆ“ INSTITUTE IGALO
HEALING
NATURE
• Institute Igalo is a rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation center founded in 1949
• Pioneer of a modern physical and preventive medicine
• The largest and the best-known institution for multidisciplinary treatment in the region
• Treatment is based on locally exploited healing mud, mineral water and mild Mediterranean climate
• 1935 – French pharmaceutical company Vichy issues a certificate confirming healing properties of Igalo mud
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• Situated at the entrance to the Bay of Kotor
• 23 km far from Tivat Airport (Montenegro) and 25 km far from Dubrovnik Airport (Croatia)
• Perfect location, 100 m distant from the sea, surrounded by a pine forest
• In the very center of Igalo
• Hotel has 417 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms and suits with spacious balconies
• Capacity: 820 guests
• 70% of the rooms have sea view
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• Mud
• Mineral water
• Climate
• Experience and knowledge of medical staff in the field of physical medicine
and rehabilitation
NATURAL FACTORS
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• is extracted from the sea in the Bay of Igalo, where it is created by deposition of mineral alluvium of the river Sutorina and seawater, with participation of specific marine flora and fauna
• Mud composition:- 61.2 % mineral matters- 10.3 % organic matters- 28.5 % water
• Therapeutic effect- increases blood and lymph circulation in the long run - reduces local inflammatory processes- improves regeneration processes- has analgesic and spasmolytic effects
• Application in treatment of:- rheumatic diseases- post-traumatic contractures- neuralgia, adnexitis
• Contains mostly chlorides, hydrocarbons, sulphates, calcium, magnesium
• Effects of mineral water through: Improvement of circulation Pain relief Improvement in functioning of the
locomotory system
• Used in the treatment of: Rheumatic and Neurological diseases Conditions after orthopedic surgeries Vascular diseases
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„Igaljka“ Mineral Water
Climate
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• Dry warm summers and mild winters owing to its closeness to the sea and mountainous hinterland
• Almost 200 sunny days a year.
• Average annual air temperature of 16.2°C – like Mediterranean towns of Naples and Lisbon.
• Due to all the above given, thalassotherapy has an importan role in the Institute’s therapy program.
• The use of thalassotherapy in treatment of:- Chronic rheumatic diseases- Respiratory diseases - Cardiovascular diseases- Skin diseases
• Professional medical staff – 40 medical doctors, 100 nurses and more than 200 physiotherapists
• Carefully planned therapy area, polyclinic, medical specialists’ offices, laboratory...
• Therapy programs includes kinesis-therapy, hydro-therapy, balneo-therapy and electro-therapy procedures, as well as organized outdoor (park, sea, pine forest) exercises
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Medical program
• Rheumatological
• Neurologic
• Rehabilitation of
locomotory system
• Cardiac
• Respiratory
• Children's
Rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation of
sportsmen
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• Slimming
• Antistress
• Psoriasis
• Osteoporosis
Rehabilitation programs
Prevention programs
Fundamentals of Medical Treatment
• Early diagnostic
• Early effective treatment
• Education of patients
• Comprehensive, holistic approach
• Non-pharmaceutical approach
• Interdisciplinary approach
• Individual approach
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• Reduces the need for hospitalization
• Reduces consumption of mediciations
• Lowers the number of sick days
• Increases working ability
• Increases the feeling of satisfaction and self-esteem
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Medical Treatment Effects
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ACCOMPANYING FACILITIES:
• SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER
• BEAUTY CENTER
• NATIONAL RESTAURANT AND BARS
• CONGRESS HALL (300 SEATS)
• 6 ADDITIONAL HALLS (30 – 300 SEATS)
• Organization of congresses, scientific and professional gatherings, conferences:
• Congress hall – 300 seats
• 6 additional halls – 30 to 300 seats
• Audio and visual equipment
• F&B offer – organization of cocktails, banquetes, ceremonies
• National restaurant – 150 seats
Congress Tourism
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• Body treatments
• Face treatments
• Relax massages
• Pedicure and manicure
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Beauty center:
• Swimming pool (25x33m)
• Multi-purpose sports hall
• Fitness room
• Sauna
• Table tennis
• Bowling alley
• Billiard
• Bicycle rental
SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTER
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Organization of sports preparations
In addition to our Sports and Recreation Center, available are also:
• Football grounds
• Tennis grounds
• Sports kitchen
• Medical and physiotherapy
assistance
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“InIg“ Tourist Agency
operates as an integral part of the Institute Igalo and offers to its guests:
• Transfers from/to airports
• Tours and excursions
• Sale of airline tickets
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MAIN PARTNERS:
• Health Insurance Fund of Montenegro – 80 000 overnights a year
• National health Insurance Fund of the Kingdom of Norway
– 37 years of cooperation
• Dutch Travel Agency „Fontana“– 25 years of cooperation
• Russian Travel Agency „R-Tours“ – 16 years of cooperation
• Moscow-based Fund „Blagovest“ (Annunciation) 1500 children in 3 y.
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Phone: +382 31 658 555 / 658 999
Fax: +382 31 332 725
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.igalospa.com