OUR SERVICES AT EQUILIBRIUM
Therapy • Vestibular Therapy • Electrical Stimulation • Ergonomic Training • Graston
Technique • Kinesio Taping • Manual Therapy • Myofasical Release • Therapeutic Exercise • Ultrasound
• Massage Therapy • Physiotherapy
• Chiropractic • Acupuncture • Manual Osteopathy & Rolfing • Concussion
We’re here to help you on your journey to overall health and wellness.
MANUAL THERAPY F EATURED SERV I CE
ERGONOMIC TRAINING F EATURED SERV I CE
At Equilibrium, our practitioners can use ergonomics to help resolve issues with pain youmay face in your daily life, in addition to helping you prevent injuries. The items you use every day in your home or workplace are subject tomodification, and our physiotherapists and chiropractors can help make them as comfortable for you as possible. What should I expect? Treating an injury symptomatically doesn’t necessarily guarantee that the injury won’t return. That’s why it is important to address the cause of the injury and find ways to fix it. When you arrive for your initial appointment, one of our highly trained physiotherapists and chiropractors will conduct a physical evaluation, in addition to reviewing your medical history and discussing your work/ home environment. Our practitioners may ask you questions regarding the set-up of your desk or office, the type of tools and equipment you use, the expectations and demands of your job, and/or a summary of your typical day. This will help determine what items may be subject to modification.
What is Manual Therapy? Manual therapy is a safe, non-invasive, and effectiveway to treat your pain. Our physiotherapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and osteopaths are highly trained in helping you relieve your pain while also improving your physical function. Also referred to as “hands-on therapy,” manual therapy is a specialized treatment method performed without the use of intimidating equipment or machines – it is performed by manipulating joints and soft tissue with nothing more than the hands. This effective treatment method is used as a way to relieve pain, reduce swelling, decrease restriction, improve range of motion, and mobilize joints. The most common types of Manual Therapy include: • Manual traction – the application of gentle pressure to certain areas of the body, in order to stretch it out. One of the most common areas to receive manual traction is the neck; however, our physiotherapists or chiropractors may also recommend it for different areas of your body. • Massage – therapeuticmassage treatments performed by a registered massage therapist used as a way tomanipulate the soft tissues, done throughmediumor deep pressure and rhythmic stretching. This allows our massage therapists to find and mobilize areas of your body that are heavily restricted, and to loosen muscles and break up any scar tissue or adhesions. • Joint mobilization/manipulation – the loosening of restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Techniques are safe, effective, painless, and also allow for the breakdown of the affected joint’s barrier, resulting in an improved range of motion.
When focusing onergonomics, the goal is to improve posture, energy efficiency, and body mechanics. This is done bymaking necessary adjustments, modifications, and changes to reduce and prevent further pain and injury. We may
advise you on changing the position of your computer monitor or getting up more frequently to walk around and take a break. In some circumstances, specialized devices or equipment modifications (such as splints or wrist supports) may be recommended as a way to make your daily tasks more comfortable. It is likely that you will also be prescribed additional Physiotherapy and Chiropractic services, depending on your individual needs.
Call today to learn more, or schedule your appointment by visiting our Equilibrium booking calendar at equilibriummassagetherapy.janeapp.com.
To schedule your appointment, visit our booking calendar at equilibriummassagetherapy.janeapp.com.
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