It is the art and science of using hands- on evaluation and treatment skills to determine a proper diagnosis and effective treatment techniques. These techniques require a therapist go through extensive training to learn how to perform. Various massage techniques utilized to release restrictions in muscles and the fascia. These can vary from gentle to deep techniques depending on the individuals needs.
Some of the more commonly used techniques at Peak include deep tissue massage, cyriax friction, myofascial release, the MELT method, effleurage, graston technique and petrissage. Neuromuscular re-education is used to help re-train the muscles and the nervous system after any type of injury.
Damage occurs to our nervous system and the associated muscles and may require specific techniques and exercises to help regain strength, balance, coordination, and agility. Some of the techniques might include balance activities, functionally based re-training activities, PNF exercises, ADL activities of daily living simulations, and much more.
A manual technique in which the therapist positions and moves the affected joint in order to properly stretch the joint capsule. These mobilizations are graded from in varying degrees of intensity for what is required. A technique that can be employed manually or via traction unit in which you attempt to open a joint that is either very stiff or pinching on a painful nerve or structure.
The most common forms of traction are for the neck cervical spine and low back lumbar spine. A powerful modality that uses a class IIIB light cluster that penetrates deep into the affected area to promote a quicker healing process for all types of soft tissue injuries.
