How it Works: There are multiple needle insertions into muscle tissue. (Does not leave the needle in like acupuncture). The goal is to hit taught bands in the muscle, that have contracted over time due to decreasing health of the nerve or a compensatory movement pattern. Looking to elicit a twitch response when possible or …
Planning on doing some gardening this spring? Follow these S.M.A.R.T tips to help prevent you from getting injured. Happy Gardening! STRETCH – BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER GARDENING Once you feel a stretch, hold the position for 10 – 15 seconds – do not bounce or jerk. Repeat each stretch two or three times. MOVE – …
By: Jennifer Scott, Registered Physiotherapist This week’s topic: Jumper’s Knee Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) Symptoms: Pain around the knee cap, pain with jumping, discomfort when contracting the quadriceps muscle (front of thigh), pain when you push on the area just below your knee cap Cause: Repetitive knee extension (jumping), common in volleyball and basketball Physiotherapy can help: …
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The Who What is ASTYM? ASTYM is short for Augmented Soft Tissue Manipulation. It involves running a set of tools on the surface of the body to help stimulate healing in patients with chronic tendon disorders and problematic soft tissue conditions. Often times soft tissue dysfunctions persist due to a combination of excessive scar tissue …
The Who What is Foam Rolling? Foam rolling is a method in which a foam roller is used to release myofascial tightness. It is a very cost effective and simple technique to learn, and a great adjunct to stretching to maintain and improve one’s mobility. While stretching increases the length of muscles, foam rolling improves …
The Who When would I consider Elastic Band exercises? Strength training is part of the final stage of rehabilitation after an injury. It is important to do strengthening exercises to regain the muscle power you have lost and to prevent re-injuring yourself. Elastic bands are an inexpensive, effective and versatile method of strengthening muscles in …
