Q. What can I expect
from therapy?
A. The following are all benefits you
should expect to:
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Eliminate or reduce pain.
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Increase muscular and joint function
back to normal as quickly as
possible.
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Improve strength and muscular
balance.
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Become as active again as
possible in the shortest
time period.
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Obtain information
on how to avoid re-injury.
Q. What does a
therapy session consist of?
A. When doing an evaluation of someone
experiencing any symptom, these are the five
basic conditions that we look to
evaluate:
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ROTATIONS: We will
evaluate to see if there are any rotations
within the body that could be causing
muscular imbalances.
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SPASMS: Shorting of
tissue anywhere in the body can result in
pain and discomfort if left untreated, thus increasing the
pain - spasm - pain cycle.
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ADHESIONS: Microscopic
tears within our muscle fibers are
interpreted as trauma by the brain. Blood
is sent to the injured area for faster
recovery. Blood that is high in calcium can
sometimes form what are known as adhesions,
or scar tissue buildup, in the injured
area. This can shorten the range of motion
of not only the muscle, but the joint as
well.
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INCREASE IN
MUSCULAR IMBALANCES: There is a
saying, "Where there is an action, there is
always a reaction". Evaluating the
musculature, checking for any indication of
muscles being too tight or guarded can
cause an increase in pain and discomfort in
a variety of places in the body.
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DECREASE IN
JOINT RANGE OF MOTION: The
evaluation of the tracking of the joint and
range of motion that each joint has or does
not have cannot be overlooked. Abnormal
joint tracking is often the result of
muscle tissue becoming extremely tight or
out of balance, thus causing undue pressure
on the joint. This can change its normal
tracking mode.
Q. Does therapy
like this hurt?
A. Anytime you work on an injured area,
it can be uncomfortable. But the area of pain
you are experiencing may only be the symptom of
the problem instead of the source. So, a
variety of areas will be addressed to relieve
your discomfort. Also, we will always work at
the patient's level of tolerance and never
beyond. Patients who avoid receiving therapy
are encouraging more pain and stiffness, not
only in the joint, but also in the muscles that
surround that joint.
Q. Why should I
chose this type of
therapy?
A. Specialized therapy such as this is more than just
another rehabilitation tool. It is a way to
address the underlying problem and not just the
symptom of pain. It is a way to create balance
within our muscular structure, which lengthens
and increases the joint's ability to function.
After rehabilitation, it is a vital link for
keeping patient/athletes primed for top performance and
can lengthen their careers. It is the key for
success in achieving that next level.
Q. Do you take
insurance?
A. We do not accept insurance. However, upon request at
the end of your therapy program, you will receive and itemized
bill that you can file to your insurance company. Some
insurance company will pay for therapy with a doctors
referral.
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