Dry needling is a skilled therapeutic intervention in which a thin filiform needle is inserted into muscular trigger points aiming to release tension and alleviate pain, which contributes to improved muscle function. By targeting trigger points and tight muscle bands, dry needling can induce a relaxation response reducing muscle tightness and stiffness.

Dry needling promotes blood flow to the area which enhances the delivery of nutrients to the targeted area accelerating the healing process for improved function.

For many conditions, surgery is only the first step toward a full recovery. After surgery, your tissues, muscles and bones go through a period of healing. Because of this, your body needs to slowly return to everyday activities, which is why limiting mobility during recovery can sometimes result in improper healing. Side effects of this can include muscle atrophy, joint stiffness, and an overall reduction in range of motion, flexibility and functionality.

Post-operative physical therapy is the ideal way to encourage your body to heal and prevent potential complications. In fact, our orthopaedic surgeons believe that the success of their procedures is highly dependent on a personalized physical therapy plan.

Physical therapy also helps target specific areas affected by surgery assisting in restoring overall functionality as well as helping to manage pain associated with surgery.

By addressing physical limitations and restoring independence, post-operative physical therapy contributes to an overall improved quality of life as well as provides education on body mechanics, exercises, and lifestyle modifications in order to empower clients to actively participate in their recovery.

Schroth Technique is a physical therapy approach specifically designed to address scoliosis. It is a comprehensive, individualized approach that combines exercises, postural training, and breathing techniques to manage and potentially improve the effects of scoliosis. It is often used in conjunction with other forms of scoliosis management, such as bracing or surgery, depending on the severity of the condition and what is recommended by the surgeon.

Schroth exercises focus on 3-dimensional movements to de-rotate and stabilize the spine. These exercises emphasizes muscle activation in order to promote improved symmetry and support. Another major component to Schroth technique is postural awareness and body mechanics during daily activities. This helps decrease the overall impact that scoliosis can have on a client’s daily life.

Schroth technique is tailored to an individual’s scoliotic pattern. The overall principles remain the same; however, exercises are adapted to address the unique curvatue of the individual.

LSVT BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG) is a specialized exercise approach designed to address the movement and physical challenges associated with Parkinson’s Disease (PD). Some of these challenges include: bradykinesia or movement slowness, involuntary tremors, muscle rigidity, postural instability, decreased movement amplitude as seen in decreased arm swing with walking, shuffle and freezing gait patterns, and fatigue.

LSVT BIG focuses on exaggerated movements in order to improve amplitude and coordination with everyday activities, such as bed mobility, walking, and reaching. Exercises are also focused on improving balance and addressing postural instability associated with PD. The key principle in LSVT BIG exercises is to encourage motor learning through repetition and continuous practice of functional movements to adapt and improve movement patterns over time in order to maintain or improve independence with daily activities.

From the professional athlete to the weekend warrior and everyone in between. You will receive a full one on one individualized evaluation and treatment focused on helping you achieve your goals.

Based on a comprehensive total body movement screen, I will develop a personalized treatment plan that targets your specific needs and goals.

Treatment will consist of manual therapy techniques that are specific to your needs as well as therapeutic exercises that are individualized to you based on findings at the Initial Evaluation. Physical therapy will then progress to sport-specific exercises and drills to stimulate the movements and demands of your particular sport or activity.

Physical therapy is a powerful tool for recovering from illness, injury, and chronic pain. For some patients, however, physical therapy can do something even better — prevent these problems before they begin. Preventative physical therapy is not always well-known, but it is an important tool in keeping your body healthy and in preparing you to safely pursue the physical activities you love.