physical therapy – Omega Sports Rehabilitation, Inc.

Graston® Technique

ecapuchino@omegasportsrehab.com — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:02:50 +0000

Looking for a specialist in Graston® Technique? Omega Sports Rehabilitation Inc. uses Graston technique. It is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. It is used by Physical Therapists to effectively treat scar tissue and fascial restrictions. It is a powerful technique that decease overall time of treatment. It speeds recovery and helps to resolve chronic conditions that may have been thought to be permanent. It is also helpful to reduce pain medication intake.

Graston was developed by athletes. Graston Technique is a unique evidence-based form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization used by highly skilled therapists.

The technique uses specially-designed stainless steel instruments, along with appropriate therapeutic exercise, to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation. The instruments also are used diagnostically to follow the kinetic chain, to locate and treat the cause of the symptom as well as the specific area of pain.

Repetitive Stress Disorders

ecapuchino@omegasportsrehab.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 17:27:27 +0000

Repetitive stress injuries affect 12 million people a year, and are on the rise. The United States Department of Labor concluded that Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, which accounts for the majority of repetitive stress injuries, was the “chief occupational hazard of the 90s.” Physical therapy can help alleviate and prevent such injuries through a program including modalities for pain relief, stretching, strengthening and ergonomic training.

Orthopedics

ecapuchino@omegasportsrehab.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 11:08:26 +0000

According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, musculoskeletal problems were the number two reason for visiting your physician in 2003. Back pain was the most common complaint (31 million visits), followed by knee pain (19 million) and shoulder pain (14 million). Sprains or dislocations and fractures account for almost one-half of all musculoskeletal injuries. Many physicians prescribe physical therapy as treatment for these problems/injuries. Physical therapy helps reduce pain and inflammation, increase range of motion and strength through modalities, manual therapy and exercise.

Geriatrics

ecapuchino@omegasportsrehab.com — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 12:12:09 +0000

The major causes for physician visits by the elderly are arthritis, osteoporosis, hip and wrist fractures from falls, and strokes. The results of these problems can be decreased independence, mobility, strength and balance. Physical therapy can help overcome these issues through range of motion, strength and balance exercises, manual therapy and modalities for pain relief.