This technique is used to restore function and mobility of a specific spinal segment. It is a skilled technique in which the physiotherapist applies a low amplitude high velocity thrust to a specific level. Our clinicians are specially trained with the highest post graduate levels of manual therapy which allows this technique to be performed in both a safe and effective way.
Spinal Manipulation
Joint Mobilization
Manipulative Physiotherapists are highly trained at using their hands to diagnose and treat restrictions in movement in the spine, arms and legs. Using gentle hands-on techniques, we can help reduce muscle tightness and pain and improve movement and function in the joints.
Functional Dry Needling
Dry needling is a treatment for muscular tightness and spasm which commonly follows injuries and often accompanies the degenerative process. This therapy involves our physiotherapist advancing a filament needle multiple times into an affected area in order to release a trigger point. By causing the muscles to contract and release, you will have less pain and improved flexibility.
Proprioceptive Stabilization
A crucial component to properly rehabilitating any joint dysfunction is restoring the proprioceptive feedback loop. This loop is the communication link between our joints and our brain, thereby ensuring proper movement and positional integration to help prevent ongoing dysfunction. Our clinicians will incorporate this key component into your rehab program to help maximize recovery and prevent injury recurrence.
Neuromuscular Control
Essentially all movement is an interplay between the muscular and neural systems. For movement to exist freely and without pain, a subtle influence must ensure the proper balance between force production, force reduction, and timing of muscle contraction. Without this balance, compensations arise, poor motor planning takes over and often pain is a result. Our clinicians can help re-establish the proper patterning to ensure smooth integrated movement.
Pain Relieving Modalities
We will use electrical, thermal or mechanical energy to cause physiological changes in your body. From electrical muscle stimulation to heat, ice or acupuncture – we will find the best method to relieve your pain, improve circulation, decrease swelling and lessen muscle spasms.
Laser Therapy
We will use laser therapy to treat musculoskeletal injuries (both chronic and acute), degenerative conditions and facilitate wound healing. Specifically, a light source is placed in contact with the skin thereby allowing the transfer of energy to the damaged tissue. This energy boosts the activity of cellular processes such as protein synthesis and ATP production, which result in tissue healing and improved cellular function. The results include the reduction of inflammation and pain, improved muscle and tendon health and increased vascularity.
