Physiotherapy is directed at restoring, and maintaining physical function. Treatments include the following:
Electro-Muscle Stimulation is a special form of electrical current that is administered at the site of soft tissue injury, especially muscle, for the blocking of pain and reduction of swelling.
Ultrasound is a therapeutic treatment using high- frequency sound waves administered in the region of soft tissue injuries. Sound vibrations, as fast as a million times per second, penetrate the tissues deep in the body, creating a heat response which helps break down hard tissue regions.
Superficial Heat & Cryotherapyare the introduction of heat/cold to raise or lower the tissue temperature below the skin. The use of either depends on the condition being treated.
Exercise Therapy is a set of repetitive stretching of strengthening maneuvers designed to develop weakened or injured muscle groups that support the spine. Specific exercises help rehabilitate and stabilize the spine.
