Techniques We Use

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Below are images and descriptions of the techniques our staff uses. For more information click on the links to be taken to sites that provide information about various these techniques to treat pain. Dry needling, IASTM, and mobilization are just a variety of techniques we use to help reduce pain and improve ones functional independence. Our goal is to create specific programs that are individual to each client. Not all treatment techniques will work and it is important to recognize the root cause of the problem and provide treatment accordingly. We would love to have a discussion about what is going on with you and how we can help. Please feel free to reach out and schedule your FREE Discovery Visit.

Techniques we use

Vestibular Therapy

BPPV, ear crystals

This treatment technique helps with a specific type of vertigo that comes on sudden and makes "the room spine" The techniques we have learned will help tiny "crystals" be placed back in the correct position to stop the vertigo

Fall Reduction

Balance training on single leg

Sadly, falls cannot be prevented but only reduced. Through various balance training, exercise, and education we hope to decrease the risk of falling.

Joint Mobilizations

Mobilization of shoulder joint to improve range following total shoulder replacement

A technique that applies various levels of pressure to create small movements within a joint to loosen up the capsule and increase range.

Myofascial Release

Increase tissue mobility and reduce muscle tension

A technique used to reduce tension of the tissue that connects the skin to the muscles. The myofascia is a very complex structure that helps our skin and muscles work together.

Therapeutic Cupping

Increase range of motion, bring blood flow to area

The use of a specially designed cup that utilizes suction to help reduce tissue tension. One of the only techniques that utilizes distraction oppose to compression.

Dry Needling

Acupuncture, muscle relaxation

The use of small needles that target trigger points within muscles causing a twitch response that relaxes the muscle.

Electrical Stimulation

Electrical stimulation/ TENS to help decrease and manage pain

The use of electricity can help in a variety of ways such as pain management, edema management and the reeducation of motor activity

Concussion Therapy

Eye training and sensitization with sticky notes on the wall

No matter how severe the head injury, the brain also needs therapy. Whether that may be helping with dizziness or balance it is important to seek professional help.

Mobilization with Movement

Mobilization belt to help ankle joints improve following sprain or injury

Similar to the joint mobilization but in conjunction with global body movements which help the brain relearn motions that used to be painful.

Kinesio Taping

Blue and Pink athletic tape on shoulder

This form of tape commonly seen on athletes provides tactile stimulation to muscles either increase activation or inhibit over active muscles.

Wrist spint to help decrease pain and irritation

Whether a serious or chronic injury, it is sometimes necessary to splint a body part to allow for rest and healing.

Graston, metal tool to reduce tissue tension

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a form of manual therapy through the use of devices that will provide different responses within the tissue.

Neuro Re-Ed

Stimulation/ TENS to address atrophy

Neuromuscular Re-education is common for muscles to shrink or lose the ability to fire as the once did. This form of therapy help retrain the muscles and body to move efficiently and effectively.

Therapeutic Exercise

Swiss ball with weight to work on balance and core strength

One of the larger aspects of our profession is the ability to prescribe exercises that will not only help heal but keep the body strong and maintain the success achieved in therapy.

Blood Flow Restriction

Blood pressure cuff to increase muscle hypertrophy

This technique uses a cuff that reduced the return of blood flow from a muscle region. Utilizing this while performing an exercise can amplify the hypertrophy of a muscle.