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What is Physiotherapy and How Does it Work |
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Physiotherapy is the utilization of a specific modality or device to
strengthen, break down inflammation & swelling and relax muscle fibers while
speeding up the healing/ recovery process. Physiotherapy is also beneficial to
help you relax before the adjustment making the adjustment gentle and less
painful.
1. CYROTHERAPY (ICE/ COLD PACKS)
- Helps reduce swelling and inflammation
- Numbs affected area to reduce pain
- Reduces muscle spasms
- Inexpensive and can be self-applied
2. SUPERFICAL HEAT
- Helps increase circulation
- Relaxes muscle tension
- Reduces joint stiffness
- Prepares tissues for rehabilitation
- Widely available and inexpensive
3. INTERFERENTIAL ELECTRO-THERAPY
- Reduces painful symptoms
- Decreases local swelling
- Promotes muscle tone
- Restores normal movements
- Releases the body's natural pain killers
- Accelerates the healing process
4. ULTRASOUND
- Reduces pain and muscle spasms
- Decreases Bursitis and Tendinitis
- Reduces joint contracture and scar tissue
- Reduces edema
- Increase blood flow
- Speeds the healing process
5. MICROCURRENT
- Pain relief
- Muscle re-education
- Anti-inflammatory action
- Mild sedative
- Increases ATP production
6. INTERSEGMENTAL TRACTION
- Comfortable and relaxing
- Increases mobility
- Improves the circulation of the spinal fluids
7. TRIGGER POINT THERAPY
- Reduces chronic muscle spasms
- Avoids scar tissue formation
- Improves muscle tone
- Promotes better circulation
- Increases range of motion
8. MASSAGE THERAPY
- Enhances joint and muscle function
- Improves circulation
- Increases metabolism
- Promotes the healing process
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