Your Treatment at Hopp Physical Therapy
In most cases, your treatment will be a comprehensive program consisting of strength, range of motion and flexibility programs, instruction in movement awareness and body mechanics, mobilization and muscle energy techniques, and modalities such as therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and heat or ice packs.
Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is the primary technique performed by our therapists for the mobilization of soft tissue. It focuses on restrictions in a tissue called “fascia”.
Fascia is a tough connective tissue which spreads throughout the body in a three dimensional web from head to foot without interruption. The fascia surrounds every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel and organ of the body, down to the cellular level. Fascia supports and stabilizes the body. It is involved in all aspects of motion, enhances posture and absorbs shock.
Trauma, inflammation and/or poor posture can create restrictions or binding down of the fascia, resulting in abnormal pressure on nerves, muscles, bones or organs. This can cause pain or malfunction throughout the body, sometimes with seemingly unrelated symptoms. Standard tests such as x-rays, CAT scans and MRIs often do not show fascial restrictions.
Click here to read more about Myofascial Release TreatmentCranioSacral Therapy
The craniosacral system (a physiological system like the cardiovascular and respiratory systems) provides the physical environment in which the brain and spinal cord develop and function.
This light-touch technique works with the natural and unique rhythms of different body systems to pinpoint and correct problems.
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy, or pool therapy, consists of an exercise program that is performed in the water. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions. Aquatic therapy uses the physical properties of water to assist in patient healing and exercise performance.
Vestibular Rehab and Balance Training
Do you ever feel dizzy or lightheaded? Do your surroundings seem like they are spinning? Have you fallen recently?