Musculoskeletal Manipulations
Osteopathic and chiropractic medicine focus on the body's ability to heal itself. One of the techniques they use is to manipulate bones - especially the spine to alleviate back pain and pressures or nerves. Many practices in sports medicine and massage also use these techniques, including acupressure and applied kinesthesiology.
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Mr. Kyle Stull - NASM Expert, FitnessFoam rolling, also known as self-myofascial release is an important part of the flexibility process and is used to increase the effectiveness of a regular static stretch. Foam rolling is based off of massage therapy principles and is used to increase... Full Answer
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- Q Does physical therapy help treat sprains and strains?
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Physical therapy has been studied to reduce the healing time of acute ankle ligament sprains and acute hamstring sprains. Certain aspects of physical therapy, such as progressive agility, trunk stabilization exercises, and icing, may be more beneficial... Full Answer
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- Q How does acupressure work?
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Acupressure, a hands-on therapy, is applied with the thumb or index finger at specific “trigger points” on the body. On the physical level, acupressure affects muscular tension, blood circulation, and other physiological parameters. Yet... Full Answer
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- Q Does hydrotherapy help with labor/birth?
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There is preliminary research on the effects of giving birth in water on labor pain, duration of labor, perineal damage to the mother, and birth complications. Further studies of effectiveness and safety are necessary before a conclusion can be drawn.... Full Answer
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- Q Does hydrotherapy help treat diabetes?
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There preliminary evidence suggesting that hydrotherapy may positively affect blood chemistry in diabetes mellitus. However, there is insufficient evidence on which to base conclusions for its use or to determine realistic expectations of benefit. You... Full Answer
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- Q Who benefits the most from osteopathic manipulative therapy?
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Dr. Jennifer Caudle, Family MedicineOsteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT) is often used to help fibromyalgia patients. In this video, family medicine specialist Dr. Jennifer Caudle explains OMT and the wide variety of patients it can help. Full Answer
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- Q How can physical therapy help manage headaches?
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Dr. Egilius Spierings, NeurologyBy relaxing the tense muscles that commonly accompany tension and migraine headaches, certain types of physical therapy may provide relief. Your physical therapist may teach you daily neck and shoulder exercises you can do on your own or use... Full Answer
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- Q Can hydrotherapy treat pregnancy discomfort?
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Hydrotherapy is often consider an alternative therapy or complimentary therapy for treating health concerns. It involves the use of water as a medical treatment. The common discomforts associated with pregnancy, such as backaches, muscle aches, leg... Full Answer
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- Q How does hydrotherapy help ease limb pain?
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Hydrotherapy works by stimulating your body’s own healing force. For instance, cold compresses reduce swelling by constricting blood vessels, helping to control minor internal bleeding. Conversely, warm, moist compresses on the painful limb dilate... Full Answer
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- Q Will the physical therapist help me adjust to a prosthetic limb?
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Yes, the physical therapist will begin helping you adjust to the new limb as soon as you start to recover from the amputation. This healthcare professional will use specific therapies to “wake up” your remaining stump or limb after... Full Answer
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