Remote physical therapy is also known as teletherapy or telehealth physical therapy. It allows physical therapists to provide evaluation, assessment, guidance, and treatment to patients from a distance using technology. This approach gained popularity in recent years due to its convenience and accessibility. It can be effective for a wide range of conditions and scenarios. …
What is joint mobilization? Physical therapists use joint mobilization as a hands-on technique to improve joint function and reduce pain or stiffness. It involves skilled passive movements of a joint to stretch a joint capsule and restore range of motion. Almost every joint can be mobilized, with the exception of synarthroses, which are present (for …
What is Fascial Manipulation? Fascial Manipulation, or “Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)”, or “Scraping”, is a manual therapy technique that works by targeting the fascia. Fascia is a connective tissue network that surrounds and interconnects various structures in the body, including muscles, bones, organs, and nerves. The goal of fascial manipulation is to identify and …
Sports rehabilitation: How does it work? Sports physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletes and individuals engaged in physical activities. It is designed to help athletes recover from injuries, improve their performance, and prevent future injuries. Here’s what you can expect from your …
Orthopedic rehabilitation: How does it work? Physical therapy plays a crucial role in helping individuals recover from orthopedic injuries or surgery. Orthopedic physical therapy can aid in your recovery by addressing pain, restoring mobility, improving strength, and enhancing your overall function. Here are ways our physical therapists will work with you in your rehabilitation: Assessment …
What should I expect in my physical therapy session? Physical therapy is a healthcare specialty that focuses on improving a person’s physical function while reducing pain through use of manual techniques and corrective exercises. Here’s what you can expect in a physical therapy session with us at Perform & Restore Physical Therapy: Initial Assessment: Treatment …
Cupping is a therapeutic technique that has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. It gained popularity in recent years to improve sports recovery in athletes and to alleviate myofascial pain in the general population. What is Cupping? It is a form of manual therapy that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. …
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