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We provide quality, comprehensive treatment for patients who are injured or suffering from any type of movement or function disorder.
As a key member of today's dynamic health care team, we prescribe a goal-oriented program of evaluation, treatment, and prevention for our patient's specific needs.
Conditions we treat include but are not limited to:
The McKenzie method for neck and lower back pain includes exercises tailored to the patient’s condition that will gradually centralize or remove pain. With the McKenzie approach a licensed physical therapist will perform an initial assessment and then tailor treatment and prevention strategies specific to each patient. These techniques are best learned with the help of a physical therapist trained in the method but once proper technique is learned, the patient is able to perform these exercises in the convenience of their home.
The goal of the McKenzie approach for neck and lower back pain is to centralize the pain by moving it from the extremities to the back. Since typically back pain is better tolerated than pain in the extremities the theory is that the therapist can then treat the source of the pain rather than just the symptoms. Other goals include:
Help patients learn to manage their own pain
Expedited reduction in pain
Return to daily activities
Help minimize future pain
Conditions treated with McKenzie approach include:
Ankle pain
Back pain
Degenerative disc disease
Knee pain
Muscle spasms
Neck pain
Sciatica
SI joint pain
Shoulder pain
Is the McKenzie approach for neck and lower back pain safe?
When performed by a licensed physical therapist the McKenzie Method is a safe and effective form of physical therapy.
The McKenzie method is offered in many of our clinics!
At Greater Therapy Centers we utilize several types of therapy techniques aimed at helping patients recover from pain. Manual therapy also referred to as manipulative therapy is a hands-on technique to relieve pain and improve range of motion in muscles and joints. Instead of utilizing a machine or device our physical therapists use their hands to apply pressure to particular muscles. This method is used to help decrease pain caused by muscle spasm or joint dysfunction.
Manual therapy helps to restore motion to joints that have been otherwise limited in mobility due to pain. Manipulation, massage and mobilization are three common forms of manual therapy. With manipulation therapy a licensed physical therapist uses their hands or a small tool to manipulate your muscles and soft tissue to help alleviate pain. Massage therapy is similar to manipulation however it involves working the knots and kinks out of your soft tissues. For mobilization a physical therapist works on loosening up the joint causing pain. This is done by moving the joint slowly while increasing the distance of movement directly into the barrier of a joint.
Manual Therapy is used to treat these conditions:
Headaches
Low back pain
Neck pain
Joint pain
Sports related injuries
Is manual therapy safe?
Yes. Manual therapy performed by licensed physical therapists is a safe and effective treatment options for people suffering from pain associated with injuries to the muscles, joint and soft tissue.
Dry needling is technique used by physical therapists to treat myofascial pain and soft tissue dysfunction. The term “dry” means a needle that does not have medicine or injection, therefore, dry needling refers to inserting a needle without medication into a muscle or tendon. The goal of dry needling is to increase range of motion and decrease pain. Dry needling is typically used in conjunction with other therapy techniques to help relieve pain and restore proper function of the muscle. Dry needling can also be referred to as functional dry needling or intramuscular manual therapy.
What conditions are treated with dry needling?
Dry needling can be used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal disorders by helping to relax muscle trigger points. Dry needling is an appropriate therapy to treat:
Neck pain
Back pain
Shoulder pain
Knee pain
Ankle pain
Hamstring problems
Headaches
Shin splints
Sports injuries
Muscle tightness
Is dry needling safe?
Since dry needling involves inserting needles directly into the muscle many people experience immediate relief and are able to move more freely. Dry needling is as safe as most other treatments used by a therapist who is properly trained in using the technique.
Our sports enhancement program is designed to help you recover from an injury, prevent injury, which simultaneously enhancing your ability to compete. It emphasizes individualized strength and flexibility training, plyometric (intense activity designed to produce fast, powerful muscle movements) and neuromuscular (the relationship between nerves and muscles) coordination activities, and education on safe techniques to promote an unrestricted return to sport, as well as improved athletic performance to aid the prevention of future injury.
Even if you have not had success with other treatments, this program is for you. We address the root cause rather than merely treating symptoms. This results in a more long-lasting result which is highly effective in preventing recurrent problems.
Benefits of Our Sports Enhancement Program:
Safe, unrestricted return to sport after injury.
Improved athletic performance.
Avoid lingering effects of an injury.
Reduce the risk of re-injury.
Start seeing immediate results.
Faster recovery period.
Learn how to avoid future problems.
Increased flexibility & movement.
Increased strength.
Gain power, coordination, and speed.
How long before benefits are realized?
Depending on the severity of your current condition, results can be noticed in as little as 3 visits. Some severe cases may take longer.
Be Wary Of…
Over-aggressive programs that do not take into account your individual mechanics and medical history.
