Physical therapy or Physiotherapy is a treatment regime that most of us have some knowledge We may have an aging family member or family friend who has broken their hip or had a hip or knee replaced and been through physical therapy. Often we hear the term rehabilitation used in sports circles which is in essence another name for …you guessed it, physical therapy.
Conventional physical therapy is much like conventional medicine in that the concentration is directed at a specific area. For those with hip replacement total concentration is on the hip, for a baseball pitcher concentration would be on the shoulder or elbow that needs to be rehabilitated.
The main concern of chiropractic physical therapy is to maximize the quality of life of patients by treating and increasing movement potential joints and limbs as well as the overall health and well being of the patient. Overall well being includes the social, emotional, and psychological well being in addition to the physical.
Chiropractors specialize in safe, non-invasive and drug free treatment. They approach the individual as a whole, not simply a condition. The chiropractor is a specialist that treats many conditions with physical therapy by manipulating the joints, spine, neck, and soft tissues of the body.
Conditions that are treated by a chiropractor include:
- Low Back and Leg pain
- Sciatica and Disc problems
- Headaches and Migraines
- Work injury and repetitive strain
- Muscular and ligamentous sprains and strains
- Osteoarthritis
- Baby Reflux and Colic
- Carpal tunnel and compartment disorders
- Sports injury; Rotator cuff tears, Tennis and Golfers Elbow
- Knee, Hip and Ankle injury
- Shoulder and Neck pain
- Poor posture
- Scoliosis and post surgery
- Sleep Disorders
- Anxiety
- Stress
- And many more conditions
Chiropractic care treatments are completely safe, gentle, and effective. Care plans are designed for every patient individually and the low force and impact techniques are safe for all ages from infants to the elderly.
The techniques that are used in chiropractic include:
- Drop piece TPT/Thompson
- Muscle Release and Soft tissue techniques
- Trigger Point Therapy
- Kinesio Taping Method
- Activator
- Diversified manual technique
- Peripheral adjustments
- Rehabilitation
- Gonstead
- TENS and muscle stimulation therapy
Physical therapy is the primary method that the chiropractor uses in the daily treatment of their patients but they are not limited to this method alone. They are trained and qualified to advise patients on a number of other topics.
- Nutrition and healthy diet
- Ergonomic setup and Postural advice
- Work and Sport Performance
- Personal Exercise and Rehabilitation Programs
- Sleeping posture, Mattresses and Pillows
- Strapping and Braces
These topics are all part of the specialty of the chiropractor.
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