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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:
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.
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!
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From the first day we walked in the staff at Greater Therapy Centers was friendly and helpful. They made us feel comfortable. The therapists explained everything that needed to be done and were patient. I would highly recommend them.
Julio Amorin
12/01/2024
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I had a total knee replacement by Dr Chris Miller at Legacy Orthopedics and he did an amazing job, but full recovery requires PT. Thank God, I came here. The staff from the front desk to the back door is fantastic and "Ashley G!" is the best. She cares about her clients in a real way and modifies treatment to your specific needs. I'm back to normal because of the care I received.
Jimmy Sherritt
26/01/2024
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Recovery from a bilateral knee replacement has be a rewarding challenge and I attribute my success to Katy Ranes and her associates: Kendal, Jack, Danielle, and Thien aka Team Katy. Every step of my journey has been guided by these professionals and though hard at times I know they have my back and will not let veer off course’s . Thank you so much Team Katy!
