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Orthopedic testing & treatment examples
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Orthopedic testing & treatment examples
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What is Orthopedic & Medical Massage?
Medical Massage is result-oriented and treatment specific therapy designed to resolve pain, injury or soft tissue conditions that have been diagnosed and prescribed by your healthcare provider.
- includes a thorough understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
- Utilizes clinial pathology and presentation assessments and testing and accurate documentation.
The licensed and certified medical massage therapist is trained to assess orthopedic conditions and use a variety of techniques during the treatment, focusing on the areas of the body related to the diagnosis and prescription. Examples of conditions medical massage can effectively treat are:
- Sciatica - Piriformis Syndrome - SI Joint Dysfunction - Back Strain - Hip Pain - Neck Strain
- TMJ - migraines -Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - Herniated/bulging discs - Rotator Cuff/Impingement
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome - All Shoulder Injuries/surgeries
-Plantar fascitis -whiplash
Clinical Assessment & Testing
Successful treatment begins with the accurate and knowledgeable assessment & testing of soft tissue injuries.
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Patient specific orthopedic assessment & testing
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Knowledgeable correlation of injury presentation with effective treatment
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Treatment adaptability for short and longterm goals.
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Understanding specific rehabilitation protocols: pre/post surgery, sports related injury, physical therapy and home based protocols.
What is Therapeutic Massage?
Therapeutic massage is a full body treatment with a brief emphasis on areas of complaint. Therapeutic massage has been shown to have positive effects including:
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Reducing muscle tension
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Lowering blood pressure and heart rate
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Promoting relaxation
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Increasing range of motion
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Improving soft tissue function
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Decreasing muscle stiffness and fatigue after exercise
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Improving exercise performance
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Decreasing delayed onset muscle soreness
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Reducing swelling
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- For insurance purposes you will still need a referral from a physician, chiropractor, physical therapist or natural medical practioners.
- In the State of Alaska, Licensed Massage Therapists can now provide and bill medical insurance claims as a service for you.
- Convenient patient referral forms are located on this website.
- Exploring non-invasive alternatives such as medical massage for pain relief or as an adjunct to current pain treatment plans, both before and after surgeries can be part of your plan for recovery.
- Let us help you talk to your personal care provider and establish short term and long term goals.
Choosing your Certified Medical Massage Therapist
