Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a form of manual therapy often used by providers to help improve soft tissue function as well as improve range of motion while reducing pain. Although some tools may look like weapons, they are used to expedite the healing process while reducing some of the burden applied to
Recognizing acupunctures effectiveness to reduce low back pain, on January 21, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS) has finalized a decision to cover acupuncture in certain locations for patients with chronic low back pain!! This decision regarding coverage takes into account how effective acupuncture is for many people (but not all)
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) is a low-cost technology that has great potential in benefitting the field of physical therapy. It utilizes electrodes placed over the patient’s muscles to deliver pulses of electrical current in order to stimulate peripheral nerves, generating muscle contractions which then induce specific functional movement. In theory, this is beneficial to physical
Electroacupuncture enhances the immune system promoting longevity. Electroacupuncture is very similar to manual acupuncture, except practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine introduce a trickle of electrical current through the needle into an acupuncture point at specific frequencies to achieve a desired effect. The sensation of current is very mild, and can range from a tingle to
Parkinson’s Disease and LSVT BIG Treatment Approach Parkinson’s Disease is a nervous system disorder that affects the parts of your brain that dictate movement. With Parkinson’s disease, there is decreased amounts of dopamine, a chemical found in the brain. Overtime, a person with Parkinson’s disease may lose some or all of their ability to control
Sitting all day at work has its conveniences, but it also comes with negative affects on your body. Being in one position for most of your day can decrease cardiovascular activity/ endurance, develop unwanted medical conditions like Carpal Tunnel, and can lead to low back pain. Physical Therapy is working towards a more preventative aspect
Pelvic Instability What does a pelvic or innominate rotation mean to a physical therapist? Generally, when someone reports to physical therapy with complaints of low back pain that settles primarily along the belt line we start to look at the pelvis as this is the base of our spine. Below you see the difference between
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