Joint pains & injuries
Pre & post-surgical rehabilitation
Deconditioning following hospitalization
Neurologic condition
Balance deficits
Personalized Wellness & Fitness program for all age levels
Migraine & headaches
Myofascial trigger points
Arthritic joint pain
Manual therapy
Mobilization & Manipulation
Myofascial trigger point therapy
Manual & Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Dry Needling
Kinesio taping
Sports conditioning
Modalities
Stretch & flexibility program
Functional conditioning program
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling involves the insertion of a monofilament needle into the soft tissue of the musculoskeletal system targeting trigger points causing pain. Trigger points are usually painful or tender to the touch. Dry needling focuses on treating pain directly at the affected soft tissue. Dry needling is just one part of the rehabilitative treatment and not meant to replace important aspect of the physical therapy treatment plan. Locating trigger points may cause some discomfort prior to inserting the needle. Muscle aches or even muscle twitch is normal reaction and are good response with needle insertion. Late onset muscle soreness and bruising are not common but can occur with dry needling and should get better within 24-48 hours after treatment. It is highly recommended to hydrate pre and post treatment. Number of dry needling treatment is between 3-6 treatment session and more depending on level of pain and the patient responses to the treatment.
Potential risks of Dry Needling?
There is a small risk of infection. Physical therapist uses new, sterile, single-use disposable needles and sanitize the skin prior to inserting the needles to prevent infection. Due to the lung anatomical placement, special care is taken when performing dry needling on thoracic spine identifying anatomical landmarks to ensure proper needle insertion due to the small chance of pneumothorax which is the presence of air between the lungs and chest wall causing symptoms of shortness of breath, sharp pain with breathing or coughing. Pneumothorax is a rare but serious condition and requires immediate attention and treatment is very successful for this rare but possible complication.
What is Cupping?
Cupping therapy utilizes cups to create suction on the skin. Cupping technique causing negative pressure to stretch superficial structures of the body opening the pores increase tissue elasticity and stimulate blood flow improving soft tissue microcirculation to promote pain relief and healing. Common adverse reaction of cupping is skin marks and bruising. Number of cupping treatment 2-3 x per week. Depending on treatment goal giving the skin time to recuperate is highly recommended.
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT)
Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a strengthening technique to help gain muscle growth and function, is the brief and intermittent occlusion of venous blood flow utilizing a tourniquet system while performing exercises, therefore, temporarily restricting blood flow to a muscle during exercise. This technique allows an individual to exercise with significantly reduced loads while improving muscle growth and strength response. Blood flow restriction training is strengthening using low-intensity exercise to achieve strength gain typically seen with high-intensity training. Early research indicates that it may lead to adequate strength gains with low-intensity exercise. Like any treatment, there are possible complications. While complications are rare in occurrence, they are real and must be considered prior to giving consent for treatment.
Adverse Side Effects are rare with this treatment. The most common adverse effects after BFR training are bruising, residual swelling in the limb, fatigued muscle(s), late onset muscle soreness. These results are transient and usually resolve within few hours or longer depending on individual response to the treatment.
