According to LiveStrong, benefits of the Use of Ultrasound in Physical Therapy are as follows; Ultrasound, according to Alain-Yvan Belanger, is the most commonly used modality in physical therapy today. Its use dates all the way back to the 1880s. Ultrasound machines generate sound waves that are higher than the frequency we can hear. The effect of these sound waves on the body’s tissues produces a number of benefits.
Electrical Muscle Stimulation
Relieve Pain-Electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) releases endorphins, which can help an athlete relieve pain associated with playing sports. If an athlete has had previous surgeries due to sports injuries, he or she will find his or her pain levels decrease after using electrical muscle stimulation. The stimulation also relieves pain because it increases oxygenated blood flow throughout the body, which can help him or her reduce swelling and inflammation. If an athlete does not want to start taking pain medications, which can cause him or her to become addicted, then electrical muscle stimulation is a great alternative treatment option.
I came to Dr. Piva with Plantar Fasciitis foot pain. Following an exam and short regiment of treatments with acupuncture and therapy my feet feel great. Also with chiropractic adjustments my back feels great.
Spinal Adjustments
It depends on the complexity and extent of the rehabilitation needed, however we typically treat 3 times a week for 1 month, transitioning from passive to active treatments as you respond. The treatment is administered over a reasonable time frame and your response is continually evaluated. Further treatments may be necessary or a reduced frequency may be recommended at this time. The rehabilitative phase may include additional Distraction Therapy treatments, with spinal adjustments to enhance the results. Most patients are released from treatments after 8 weeks.
Intersegmental Traction
Spinal discs receive nutrients from the fluid circulation upon spinal joint movements. Joint misalignment in the spine hinders this action from occurring and causes thinning and degeneration of the discs. Intersegmental traction/roller table works by creating passive motion that causes mild stretching of the spinal joints and improves mobility. Intersegmental traction table functions by mobilizing the spinal column while at the same time gently stretching the muscles and ligaments. When the postural muscles of the spine or the muscles which help in keeping an individual in a straight position are disturbed or affected badly due to injury, fatigue, poor posture or accident, it causes spasms in them.
Stretching
Subluxation
Chiropractic is a health care system, which directly concerns itself with the nervous system and its relation to the function of the human body. Chiropractors correct vertebral subluxations (vertebrae in the spine which have lost their normal position and are causing interference to the nerve roots and/or spinal cord), which inhibit the body from allowing total health. Chiropractic does not use drugs, medicine, or invasive tools and procedures. Chiropractic is the largest, drugless, natural healing profession in the world. Chiropractic is a health care profession, which emphasizes the inherent recuperative power of the body to heal itself without the use of drugs or surgery.
Spinal Decompression
According to Dr. David Greene MD, spinal decompression treatment was FDA cleared back in 1996. Over the past 15 years its popularity has been rising as it represents an excellent alternative to surgery. The cost of spinal decompression is less than 5% of the cost of surgery, and the risk profile is very low.
Acupressure
A review of studies published in CA, a journal of the American Cancer Society, found that people undergoing radiation treatment perceived fewer negative side effects of radiation even though the side effects may still be there. For instance, in one study, patients who wore acupressure bands during treatment said they felt less nausea, although they still had the same occurrence of vomiting as they did before wearing the band, and in another study, people said they had less of a problem with dry mouth, even though measures of their saliva showed that levels remained the same. The acupuncture didn't actually alleviate the symptoms, but it did help improve patients' quality of life after treatment.
Acupuncture
I want to thank you for making me feel so much better and actually be able to walk again without severe pain. For 6 months I have been plagued with chronic foot pain. It had gotten so bad that I couldn’t walk my dogs up the street. After being diagnosed with everything from plantar fasciitis to flat feet, I was persuaded to visit Dr. Piva, within one visit; Dr. Piva was able to pinpoint the problem as residual pain from a previous ankle injury. Through therapy, adjustments and acupuncture, Dr. Piva corrected the problem and has gotten me back on my feet. Thank you for giving me my life back.