Our main goal is to provide every patient with the necessary rehab tools. These will educate them to manage his/her condition in a way where they would be able to reach their best potential possible and live life to the full, thus to enhance their quality of life.
When applicable and discussed with the patient the application of EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) might/ could be used as an aid in more effective strengthening and rehabilitation. Read under the service heading: Whole Body Electrical Muscle stimulation (EMS) to obtain more information
As a practice we treat and rehabilitate a variety of conditions
- Acute injuries e.g.fractures or ligament tears
- Chronic injuries e.g. ITB, Achilles tendon, shoulder impingement, plantar fascia, trochanteric bursitis(hip), sciatica, piriformis syndrome, shins, patella femoral (knee)
- Muscle strains or sprains e.g. calve, hamstring, groin,
- Osteoarthritis: knee, hip, shoulder, lower back, neck
- Rheumatoid arthritis: knee, hip, shoulder, lower back, neck
- Fibromalgia
- Post- operative e.g. hip and knee replacements, neck and lower back fusion or disc prosthesis, shoulder acromioplasty, bankart repair or rotator cuff repair, ankle ligament repair
- Lower back and neck: acute and chronic disc injuries, fusions, disc prosthesis, scoliosis, SIJ pain
Our variety of specialized techniques used are:
Techniques:
- Muscle Activation techniques (Douglas Heel)
- Kinesio taping
- EMS equipment to enhance activation of specific muscles eg VMO in knee
- Use of Biofeedback stabilizer to provide feedback relating to activation of core muscles in lower back and neck
- Muscle Testing and Biomechanical evaluations
- Physical therapy exercises according to Kinetic Control Principles (determining and addressing uncontrolled movement and restricted areas)
- Stretching – PNF , dynamic, static, neural & Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)
- Application of Anatomy Trains Fascial release Principles (Tom Meyers
- McConnel taping
Dynanometer tests:
With this device we can test muscle strength to determine ideal ratios and also asymmetries of muscle groups. A muscle specific training programme is then provided according to your results in order to achieve improved balance in your body for your sport or activities. Hereby your chance of injuries can be reduced.
