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Manual Therapy is a “hands on” approach with injuries relating to structures forming joints, together with associated muscles, connective tissues (ligaments and tendons), and nerve tissue. Manual therapy may include Deep Tissue Techniques in the form of Massage or Friction, Joint Mobilization, and/or Soft Tissue (e.g. muscles and nerves) Mobilization.
Manual therapy may also involve manipulation of the joints or spine by a certified professional. This involves moving a joint beyond its dysfunctional motion limits but still within its anatomical limits. A Manipulative Technique indicates that a controlled high speed and localized thrust is performed which may or may not result in the patient experiencing a “popping” sensation that is usually painless.
The goal of Manual Therapy techniques is to reduce pain and restore movement and function to joints and accompanying soft tissue structures.
Both Acupuncture and IMS are Dry Needling techniques used to treat pain and inflammation typically associated with Musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The biggest difference between these two techniques is that Acupuncture is based on principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is guided by a set of predetermined points meant to modulate pain by manipulating Chi (energy force) in the body.
IMS on the other hand, is based on western medicine’s understanding of muscles and nerves and is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain in the body. During IMS, the Therapist will insert an acupuncture needle into tight bands of muscle along the spine and the affected muscles.
Typically, insurance companies view Acupuncture provided by a Physiotherapist to be part of a Physiotherapy Treatment. To have Acupuncture treatments covered under your Acupuncture allowance, the service must be provided by an exclusive Acupuncture clinic with a Registered Acupuncturist.
Absolutely. Our facility has Physical Therapists who are certified in Acupuncture and/or IMS (Intramuscular Stimulation).
Please inform our office if this is a form of treatment that you are interested in and we will schedule you with the appropriate Physical Therapist.