Therapeutic Modalities
Ultrasound | |
| Helps to assist in breaking up fibrous/scar tissue that has built up within the muscle or joint. | |
Electric Muscle Stimulation | |
| Helps to relax a muscle that is constantly contracted or in spasm. | |
| Helps to re-train & strengthen a muscle. | |
Traction Therapy | |
| Distracts joints to facilitate proper alignment of the joint. | |
| Allows joint fluid to fill the joint thereby allowing joint nutrients to heal damaged cartilage. | |
Superficial Heat Therapy | |
| Increases blood flow to an area to allow new nutrients to be exposed to the damaged area and healing to occur. | |
Cryotherapy (Ice) | |
| Helps to decrease inflammation and pain. | |
Diapulse | |
| An electric field is generated throughout the body part which increases blood flow and circulation to facilitate healing of any tissue. | |
Exercise Therapy | |
| Specific exercises are taught to strengthen and stretch damaged regions | |
