| Manual Therapy |
Following are some of our manual therapy procedures . . . Passive Stretching – used on limited or restricted joints to enhance range of motion and reduce capsular tightness Manual Joint Mobilizations – accessory motions used to enhance passive range of motion in a joint Myofascial Release – gentle manual technique to increase blood flow and decrease subjective pain Soft Tissue Mobilization – manual treatment used to enhance resting tissue length and reduce presence of trigger points Cross Friction Massage – aggressive manual technique used on chronic tissue inflammation to promote healing Therapeutic exercises along with manual therapy intervention is crucial to our patient’s recovery and success with rehab.  ASTYM is a great, non-invasive procedure for alleviating pain in those suffering from Carpal Tunnel, Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, Wrist sprains, Shoulder pain, Achilles tendinitis, low back pain, and hip pain, just to name a few.ASTYM therapy is a three step process. Your therapist will use a special instrument to isolate the damaged tissue and then proceed to distribute pressure along the area in a manner similar to that of a massage. The damaged tissue responds to this by beginning to heal itself. This process is called "fibroblast recruitment and activation". As a final step, you will be instructed on custom exercise regimens which strengthen and recondition the area, making the tissue and muscles stronger and more functional. Kinesiotaping is a way to prolong the effects of manual therapy using a flexible tape. Read more about Kinesiotaping.
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