Physical Therapy

Joint Mobilization is a technique that focuses on the kinematic make up of a specific joint for correcting joint alignment and/or mobility. The mobilization is completed by producing various amplitudes of gliding along the joint plane. This technique may also be used for pain control.

Joint Manipulation is a controlled, high velocity thrust along the joint plane to correct a misalignment. Manipulation is used as an adjunct treatment and after careful evaluation of the joint integrity. After manipulation appropriate exercises for strengthening and maintaining correct alignment are provided.

Muscle Energy is a technique that involves the voluntary contraction of a person’s muscle against a distinctly executed counterforce. This technique utilizes a person’s own strength to correct a postural mal-alignment. This technique is used in conjunction with strengthening exercises and education to assist with the rehabilitation process.

Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that utilizes gentle sustained pressure into a fascial restriction that results in an elongation of the fascia. 

Fascia is a tough connective tissue, which spreads throughout the body enveloping soft tissue and organs in a tree dimensional web. This web covers a person from head to foot without interruption. 

Trauma, posture, or inflammation can cause a binding down of the fascia resulting in increased pressure on its surrounding structures. Many fascial restrictions can go undiagnosed because standard tests cannot detect fascial restrictions.

Myofascial Unwinding is an adjunct technique utilized with people who perpetuate a holding or bracing pattern due to persistent pain and/or structural dysfunction.

Neurodevelopmental Technique is a type of treatment that initially emphasized the developmental sequence to facilitate a more functional pattern of movement. This technique has been reformed and now incorporates a motor relearning approach, where the treatment is performed with guided training towards skill acquisition.

Strain-Counterstrain is a hands-on technique developed by Lawrence Jones, to evaluate and treat somatic dysfunctions. 

The treatment places the muscle in a shortened position for a predetermined period of time to assist in arresting inappropriate proprioceptor activity. This technique is beneficial in relieving pain and eliminating the dysfunctions

Neuromuscular Re-education – Hands-on therapeutic exercise to facilitate neuromuscular control with movement.tent

These are two specific treatments for Parkinson’s Disease. We have a full program in place. Please see our page on Parkinson’s Specific Treatments.

PWR! Moves -a Parkinson’s Disease specific skill training program to maintain or restore skills that deteriorate and interfere with everyday movement.

LVST BIG – training increased amplitude of limb and body movement (Bigness) in people with Parkinson’s disease

Therapeutic Exercise – The use of specific exercise to rehabilitate an injured area and improve function and movement.

Biofeedback – The use of external cues via verbal, tactile or auditory means to achieve muscle relaxation or stimulation.

The use of ultrasonic waves to provide deep heat to soft tissue and facilitate the healing process.

Electrical Stimulation – Therapeutic use of electrical current to facilitate healing and/or strengthening of soft tissue.

Mechanical Traction – The use of a mechanical device to provide a selected amount of traction force through the spine.