Orthopedic patients are treated utilizing a combination of the following treatment techniques
- Manual Therapy
- to include Manual Trigger Point Therapy, Spine and Joint Mobilization / Distraction, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Therapeutic Massage, Neural Tissue Mobilization, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), Therapeutic Taping Techniques, and Various Stretching Techniques.
- Therapeutic Exercise
- to include postural training, functional exercise, home exercise programs for independent management of symptoms, bodyweight training, sport-specific exercise and stretching programs, total joint replacement exercise programs, balance and arthritis, and osteoporosis exercise programs.
- Patient Education
- to include teaching in proper posture and body mechanics, self stretching techniques, symptom management techniques, energy conversation training, home and workplace modifications, and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Treatment Modalities
- such as Neuromuscular Re-Education, Ultrasound, Light Therapy treatments for tissue homeostasis and accelerated tissue healing, Electric Simulation for swelling and pain control /Muscle Re-Education, Thermo-Stimulation (newer cutting edge treatment modality implementing hot and cold with manual soft tissue manipulation and Electric Stimulation).
- Gait Training
- restoration of walking / jogging mechanics can reduce micro trauma and improve function while decrease susceptibility of injury.
