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Your Body Feeling Good . . .
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Treatment Techniques |
At Orthopedic and TMJ Physical Therapy Center we are trained in a variety of advanced hands-on (manual therapy) techniques. A combination of these may be used in your healing process.
Manual Therapies:
1. Mobilization: Therapeutic maneuvers carried out by the therapist on a joint or soft tissue. The joint is passively taken through its available range with gentle stretches or oscillations directed at gradually relieving the restriction. Mobilization techniques may be accompanied by a "snap" signifying the break of an intra-articular adhesion, a "pop" signifying a temporary alteration in the fluid/gas state, or a "sliding sensation" where a joint fixed for a time in a certain position is now able to move to its normal rest position.
2. Massage/Myofascial Release: Massage and fascial techniques are designed to relax specific muscle groups, reduce swelling, release adhesions, and restore movement.
Techniques may include general stroking massage, deep friction massage, trigger point work, acupressure and soft tissue mobilization.
3. Osteopathic Techniques:
*Strain/counterstrain: Finding tender points and relieving the associated joint pain by passively putting the joint into its position of greatest comfort. Developed by Dr. Lawrence Jones, D.O.
*Muscle Energy: A method in which precise, voluntary muscle contractions of a patient are exerted against the manual resistance of a therapist to reduce dysfunctional joint mechanics. Developed by Dr. Fred Mitchell, Sr. D.O.
*Craniosacral Therapy: The craniosacral system consists of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. It extends from the bones of the skull, face, and mouth, which make up the cranium, down to the sacrum, and tailbone area. Restrictions of this system could potentially cause a number of sensory, motor, or neurological disabilities. Craniosacral therapy is light touch on your head or body gently detecting then correcting tensions. This encourages the natural healing mechanisms to dissipate the negative effects of tension on your central nervous system.
*Visceral Organ Specific Fascial Releases: Hands are gently applied on the abdominal area using precise directional techniques to encourage the normal mobility, tone, and motion of the abdominal viscera and their connective tissues. These gentle manipulations can potentially improve the function of individual organs, the systems of the organs function within,
and the structural integrity of the body.
*Lymph Drainage Therapy: The LDT process involves the use of subtle manual maneuvers to aide in the recirculation of the lymphatic flow. The therapist works with flat hands, using all the fingers to simulate wave-like movements.
By activating fluid, circulation benefits are noted in the areas of decreased edema, increased relaxation, and decreased pain.
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Orthopedic & TMJ Physical Therapy Center
9204 SE Mitchell St
Portland, OR 97266
USA
(503) 777-6746
Fax:(503) 777-0023
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