Physical Therapy -
Our Center provides the following treatment
modalities:
- Ultrasound - increases circulation and reduces inflammation in joints
and surrounding soft tissue
- Galvanic Current - relaxes muscles, tendons, ligaments, decreases inflammation,
and controls pain
- Massage - stretches and relaxes muscles & relieves stress (you must
schedule an appointment with our massage therapist seperate from the doctor)
- Ice - reduces swelling & relieves pain
- Heat - promotes healing & increases circulation
- Traction (2 types) -
- intersegmental - releases spinal fixations & increases spinal
motion
- static - increases disc spacing and joint motion in cervical and pelvic
areas
- Orthotics - includes shoe inserts, back braces, & cervical pillows
Another
view of our physical therapy room.
Our
same patient using a theraball to practice balance. This can strengthen his
lower back and obliques as well as the stomach.
One
of our patients excercising his elbow, in turn, strengthens his biceps and his
shoulder. Notice he is using a rubber resistance rope.
Our
therapy room.
