What Treatments Might Elite’s Physical Therapists Offer?

There are many different types of physical therapy. The ones included in your treatment program respect your limitations and form part of a corresponding care plan.

Examples of treatments the Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopedics physical therapy team specializes in include:

Dry Needling

Dry needling (also known as intramuscular manual therapy) enables your therapist to target trigger points in your muscles that aren’t accessible using traditional manual techniques. A dry needle does not deliver any medication – it only accesses your trigger points and releases muscle tension. As a result, your pain levels fall, and your movement improves.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

IASTM uses tools with a unique ergonomic design to help break down scar tissue and heal soft tissue injuries.

Exercise Therapy

Exercise therapy focuses on maintaining or improving your muscles’ strength, flexibility, and resilience. This type of therapy can include various exercises, including yoga and aerobics. Your physical therapist will create a treatment plan customized to your needs and teach you the proper movements.

Hand Therapy

When you have pain in your hands and arms, a hand therapist can help. Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and stroke are some of the many ways your hands and arms may be affected. Exercises and electrical stimulation are examples of what hand therapists might perform.

Balance Retraining and Vestibular Rehabilitation

Balance disorders can be frustrating and cause dizziness, further exacerbating the problem. Inner ear problems, stroke, and other injuries and conditions can cause balance issues. A physical therapist can develop a treatment plan to decrease your problems with dizziness during movement.

Additional Treatments

Often, your physical therapy plans will also incorporate other treatments. These can include massage therapy, ultrasounds, heat, and ice. Some offices also use aquatic therapy. Your physical therapist can determine which treatments are necessary for your rehabilitation and pain management. Your physical therapist will create a specialized plan to help you safely progress through the recovery process.