Physical Therapy
Electrical stimulation – used in muscle re-education and strengthening. Increases blood flow, reduces edema, relaxes muscle spasms and increases joint flexibility.
Mechanical traction—used to re-establish curves of the spine, facilitates distraction of joint facets, reduces muscle spasms, edema, tissue congestion, reduces fibrotic tissues and adhesions
Fomentation (hot pack) – used for superficial heat induction, causes vasodilation, increase in nerve conduction velocity, cutaneous circulation, reduction in skeletal muscle tension and pain.
Cryotherapy (cold pack) – used for acute musculoskeletal sprains and some neuromuscular conditions. Cause vasoconstriction, reduction in nerve conduction velocity, skeletal muscle tension, pain, muscle spasms, swelling or edema.
PNF stretches—designed to rehabilitate or re-establish functional integrity to joint, muscle(s) or area. Used to increase joint flexibility, muscle strength, muscle tone, endurance or coordination of movement.
Electro-acupuncture pointer plus – very low intensity of electric current is passed directly onto meridian points by means of an electric probe. This stimulation gives fast relief of many conditions as well as boosts the body’s healing and regeneration system.
Therapeutic exercises – Use of dynamic activities to improve functional performance. Dynamic activities include use of balance, strength, ROM or functional activities.
Neuromuscular re-education – Designed for the re-education of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture and proprioception
Myofascial release – Used to eliminate trigger points, relax tight muscles, realign muscle fibers, promotes healing by increased circulation. Techniques may be active, passive, or both.