09/12/2021
Physical Hherapeutic Procedures. This usually refers to skilled or manual (hands-on) techniques such as different types of therapeutic massage, mobilization, traction, exercise…
Mobilization
Passive graded movements of the joint to restore mobility of that joint
Used to increase/maintain mobility, relieve stiffness and pain
Therapeutic Massage
A form of soft tissue mobilization using the hands, a systematic manipulation of the muscles and connective tissue
Used to improve circulation, reduce swelling, relieve muscle spasm and tightness, stretch adhesions
Manual lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling
Myofascial Release
Fascia is the connective tissue that surrounds our joints and internal organs. It can tighten as a result of injury and inflammation
Performed by the placement of the therapist’s hands on the body with a sustained applied pressure relying on the body’s feedback through the tissues
Removes restrictions that impede movement
Postural Training: analysis of the body’s posture with corrective measures to correct alignment of the musculoskeletal system to reduce undue strain
Neuromuscular reeducation: retraining of movement, balance, coordination, posture and position sense
Gait training: analysis of the different stages of walking to determine any deviations and the training to re-educate the body in the proper movement patterns
Balance/coordination training: exercises and activities to improve the ability to maintain the body in equilibrium both statically (indifferent positions) and dynamically (in different activities).
Taping: use of athletic tape applied to a joint or soft tissue to help correct position, relieve pressure so that the body can move and exercise in a proper and less painful position
Therapeutic Exercise: Different types of exercises are used in your rehab program based on your diagnosis, plan of care and goals.
Stretching – lengthening of the muscle/connective tissue
PROM: passive range of motion – body part is moved with outside assistance either manually or by machine
AAROM: active assisted range of motion – patient participates in the movement with outside help
AROM: active range of motion – patient moves without outside assistance against gravity
ARROM: active resisted range of motion – patient moves against resistance
Isometrics: a type of strengthening where tension/force is developed by the muscle but there is no movement
Isotonic: type of strengthening where constant resistance is applied to the movement
Isokinetics: type of strengthening where there is variable resistance to the movement
PRE’s: progressive resistive exercise – exercises that progress in terms of increasing resistance and repetitions
Spinal Stabilization: progressive exercises to strengthen the supporting muscles of the spine
PNF: proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation are complex, diagonal body movements, positions, and techniques we use to regain function
In our physical therapy gym, we have a wide selection of therapeutic equipment and “toys” that are used in functional exercises and activities in an exercise program.
