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Ultra Sound
The therapist will apply a small bit of gel to the area to be
treated and rub a wand softly over your skin. This is a pain free
procedure that increases blood circulation to your muscles thereby
helping them to relax and to be prepared for the next modality.
E-stim and Hot Packs
The therapist will place two to four electrical stimulation pads and
hot packs on the area to be massaged. The e-stim will help relieve
the muscle spasms while the hot packs work to relax the muscles.
They will stay on for about ten minutes. As you begin to feel the
slight tingling sensation, the therapist will ask for your feedback
to make sure you do not experience any discomfort but at the same
time achieve the maximum results possible.
NMT Massage / Myofascial Release
This therapy involves hands-on massage and may cause
some discomfort to the affected area. Deep tissue massage is
necessary to breakup the trigger points and to reduce muscle spasms.
Your therapist will ask for your feedback during this treatment.
Please let her know if the pressure is too light or too heavy, as
communication is vital to the treatment's success.
Hydro Chair
You will sit comfortably for about fifteen minutes in a
chair that provides dry hydrotherapy for your neck and back. This
procedure utilizes warm pulsating jets of water to relieve tension
and to promote healing by increasing muscle relaxation and blood
circulation.
ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR YOUR CARE
Cervical Rehab on MedX Equipment
To help you recover, we use a computer generated rehabilitation
program designed to strengthen your neck muscles. We will also teach
you strengthening and stretching exercises that you can do at home.
Rehabilitation starts with a Functional Capacity Assessment to
determine your vertical strength and to give your therapist a
baseline measurement so that we can monitor the progress you're
making over the course of your treatment.
During each subsequent rehab session your therapist will help you
with a series of strengthening exercises. Afterwards, you will
receive a brief massage to reduce any muscle swelling or pain.
Testing Protocols
To determine the existence of any physical limitations created
by your injury, Dr. Crespo or Nurse Judy may order one or more of
the following computer generated tests: Cervical and / or lumbar
range of motion, hand grip, pinch grip, upper and / or lower
extremity range of motion or strength tests.
The combination of these six forms of therapy provides the most
effective treatment of soft tissue injuries. |
