METHOD
Diagnostic Evaluation
Diagnostic evaluation in the areas of medical history, lifestyle, imaging, and electro-diagnostics (nerve conduction studies & electromyography). Additional tests will be ordered when medically necessary.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS)
FMS is a series of exercise tests that address the integrity of individual joints and the musculoskeletal system as a whole. FMS is a proactive approach that addresses compensation patterns and restrictions before they result in an injury.
TREATMENTS
Osteopathic Manual Medicine
Anatomical balance can be improved by utilizing a range of techniques including, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, counterstrain, facilitated positional release, balanced ligamentous tension, cranial sacral therapy and myofascial release. These techniques specifically address disorders within muscles, fascia, tendons, joints, ligaments, nerves, viscera and vasculature systems.
Injections
Injections within joints and muscles can help to address degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis and myofascial trigger points that radiate pain. These procedures are used in combination with a comprehensive program that helps to restore anatomical balance.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture has stood the test of time in proving its value. It is one of the most studied practices within the field of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Each acupuncture point corresponds with the cutaneous branch of a spinal nerve. Through a series of complex interactions stimulation of acupuncture points improves self-regulatory capabilities of the body to restore balance.
Kinesiology Taping
Physiological balance in the areas of proprioception (a sense of position/posture), muscle activation and flow of lymphatic fluid can be treated with various techniques of strapping or kinesiology taping. These techniques will specifically address swelling (especially after surgery or trauma), muscle tension, weakness, and support optimal joint position and alignment.
Exercise Physiology
Optimal function is achieved with exercise that addresses posture, biomechanics and muscle activation patterns. Exercise should also be comprehensive in that it balances strength, flexibility, endurance and neuromuscular control.
