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Methods

Based on our experience, we believe that each body responds differently to each type of treatment available. As a result, we have adopted the philosophy that a variety of techniques must be employed in order to simultaneously facilitate effective rehabilitation of joints, muscles and nerves.

During your treatments, here are some of the methods or techniques we may utilize:

Joint Mobilization and Manipulation

Promotes improved joint mobility and range of motion using a variety of treatment philosophies including: McKenzie, Mulligan, Muscle Energy, and Maitland.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Mobilization of the skin, muscle, nerve, and fascial layers to break down scar tissue and adhesions.

Myofascial Release

Deep palpation using a small surface area to promote fascial stretch and muscle relaxation. If a muscle is in spasm, it can lead to imbalances such as leg length discrepancies or rotation/obliquities in the pelvis.

Trigger Point Release

Deep palpation to promote muscle relaxation in an area of hyper-irritability and contracture.

Dynamic Muscular Release

Deep palpation to the origin (attachment site) of a muscle as the patient contracts to engage in the muscle's intended action. This promotes improved muscle function and can eliminate musculoskeletal imbalances.

Neuromobilization

Also known as "Flossing" or "Gliding," this technique helps decrease inflammation in nerves, breaks up adhesions around nerves that result from inflammation, and can eliminate the sensation of "pins and needles" or numbness and tingling.

Therapeutic Exercise and Activities

Exercises with the intent to improve muscle recruitment, strength, flexibility, and power. Also promotes proper technique in performing functional activities (example: lifting groceries or furniture).

Gait Training and Mechanics

Analysis of walking, running, jumping, and cutting patterns to optimize form.

Neuromuscular Training

Enhances the function of the body by balancing the muscle activation patterns about a joint.

Sports Training for Injuries and Prevention

Sports specific manual and exercise prescription based on the demands of the sport. Includes plyometric and jump training to protect against ACL tears and other lower extremity injuries.

Balance Training

Decreases fall risk and improves coordination for increased performance.

Trunk Stabilization

Improves the recruitment of specific muscle groups that stabilize the hip, pelvis and lumbar spine.

We treat the whole body through manual therapy—hands-on care. We also advocate therapeutic exercise and give proper instruction in performing exercise. Of course, you'll get the best results when you do the follow-up work.

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