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Joint Mobilisations
Using hands on techniques to get movement of joint surfaces
Joint Mobilisations
Benefits:
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·Reduces joint stiffness
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Soft tissue relaxation
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Stimulates descending pain inhibitory pathways (reduces pain)
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Improves biomechanics by correcting imbalances
Soft Tissue Release
Soft Tissue Release
Using hands on techniques like massage and specific soft tissue techniques
​Benefits:
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Reduces muscle spasm
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Improves blood flow to affected area to accelerate recovery
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Reduces pain (Pain Gate Theory and reduced tightness)
Dry Needling
Dry Needling
Inserting a needle into a specific area of muscle tightness
Benefits:
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Trigger point release
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Improves range of motion
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Increases blood flow to area to accelerate recovery
Exercise Prescription
Exercise Prescription
Prescribing individualized exercises to aid recovery and prevent recurrence
Benefits:
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Improve muscle strength
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Increase joint range of motion
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Prevent recurrence of injuries
K-Taping
K-Taping
Application of kinesiology tape to a specific area of skin
Benefits:
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Support a joint
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Improve posture
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Reduce overactivation of a muscle
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Reduce inflammation
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