Physical Therapy
Physical therapy involves the interaction between physical therapist, patients/clients, other health care professionals, families, care givers, and communities in a process where movement potential is assessed and diagnosed and goals are agreed upon. Physical therapy is performed by a physical therapist (PT) or physiotherapist (physio), and sometimes services are provided by a physical therapist assistant (PTA) acting under their direction. Physical therapists and occupational therapists often work together in conjunction to provide treatment for patients. In some cases, physical rehabilitation technicians may provide physiotherapy services
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Trigger Point Dry Needling
TDN involves multiple advances of a small needle into the muscle in the region of a “trigger point”. The aim of dry needling is to achieve a local twitch response to release muscle tension and pain. It is an effective treatment for acute or chronic pain with very few side effects. A healthy muscle feels very little discomfort with insertion of a needle. However, if the muscle has active trigger points, the individual will feel a sensation like a muscle cramp or possibly a reproduction of their pain. Sometimes it feels like a deep ache, or perhaps a burning sensation. This results in a deactiviation of the trigger point, reducing pain, improving mobility and restoring normal function to the involved muscle.
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Pilates
Pilates is a body conditioning routine that may help build flexibility, muscle strength, and endurance in the legs, abdominals, arms, hips, and back. It puts emphasis on spinal and pelvicalignment, breathing, and developing a strong core or center, and improving coordination and balance. Pilates’ system allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginning to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises.
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Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
FMS is a screening process which looks at movement patterns in the body that are key to normal function. By screening these movement patterns, the FMS identifies functional limitations and asymmetries. The FMS is a 7 step process which takes 10-15 minutes and is designed to predict a person’s risk for injury at any fitness level. It can further identify problem areas that may predispose an individual to injury during sport, work, or recreational activities.
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