by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 3, 2020 | Modalities
Mechanical Traction Mechanical Traction is a form of decompression therapy that relieves pressure on the spine....
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 3, 2020 | Modalities
Electric Stimulation or Electromyostimulation Electric Stimulation or Electromyostimulation is the elicitation of muscle contraction using electric impulses. The impulses mimic the action potential coming from the central nervous system, causing the muscles to...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 3, 2020 | Modalities
TENS TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) unit is a device that sends small electrical currents to targeted body parts. These currents are used to relieve pain....
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 3, 2020 | Modalities
Functional Dry Needling Functional Dry Needling is a technique physical therapists use (where allowed by state law) to treat myofascial pain. The technique uses a “dry” needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle,...
by mindy_patton@icloud.com | Mar 3, 2020 | Manual Therapy Services
Gua Sha Gua Sha meaning “scraping sha-bruises”, is a traditional Chinese medical treatment in which the skin is scraped to produce light bruising. Practitioners believe gua sha releases unhealthy elements from injured areas and stimulates blood flow and...
