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MANUAL THERAPY TECHNIQUES
Specific mobilisation/manipulation techniques of joints including the spinal and peripheral joints as indicated, depending on findings from the initial assessment.
These techniques are applied to help
- Restore movement and function to a joint.
- Relieve pain and facilitate healing.
- Promote normal movement patterns and muscle activity.
- Prevent injuries and long- term deconditioning.
- Treat headaches and migraines.
WESTERN ACUPUNCTURE AND DRY NEEDLING TECHNIQUES
Acupuncture works most affectively for most musculoskeletal conditions; it is a great tool to use alongside manual therapy treatment. Dry needling can often be confused with acupuncture but affectively they are quite different. There are many uses for acupuncture please look at the PAANZ website, but the main affects are:
- Pain relief and pain management for acute and ongoing conditions.
- Reduces inflammation and facilitates healing of soft tissues.
- Promoting relaxation and improved sleep patterns.
- Treats headaches and migraines.
- Restores muscle function and strength.
- Improving range of movement with all joints.
- Improves and facilitates women’s health.
- Reduces symptoms and aids in management of hay fever.
CLINICAL PILATES AND SPORTS REHABILITATION EXERCISE PROGRAMMES
Clinical Pilates exercises are specific to the functional condition and structured in levels of difficulty between 1-5. This means you can match the level of exercise to your functional ability. Essentially, it is a system of safe and effective exercises which meets your level of ability allowing progression to take place. Clinical Pilates is used by Mission Physio to treat a wide range of injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Programs are formulated and sent to your personal email using the Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute (APPI). Classes are running on a Tuesday morning at 8.30-9.15 am from the Cornerstone Church Kerikeri.
Here are some examples of how Pilates benefits you:
- Improves stability and overall strength.
- Improves flexibility and balance.
- Promotes relaxation and improves breathing patterns.
- Helps with stress management and promotes improved sleep.
- Prevents injuries.
- Rehabilitation pre and post-surgical intervention.
- Restores movement and function.
- Reduces pain and aids in pain management.
- Improves posture awareness and alignment.
- Restores normal movement patterns of joints.
- Functional based exercises that can be applied to all levels of functional and sporting abilities.
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