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Complete Health Services to Help You Achieve Greatness
The Physio Shop of Tucson is pleased to offer a full spectrum of health and wellness services to support body and mind. It’s our mission to help you perform at your best, whether you’re a pro athlete or a busy office professional. From running on the trails to playing golf to juggling family life, everyone deserves to operate at peak condition without pain and functional problems. Contact us today to ask us about our manual therapy and running gait analysis services.
Heal and Restore Your Muscles With Manual Therapy
If your body is feeling the effects of time or you’re experiencing aches and pains from vigorous training, then you already know that manual therapy isn’t just a luxury; it’s often a necessity. Our skilled manual therapists can ease those aches and pains in our comfortable, private treatment rooms. Relax on a double-padded, heated table and enjoy the following health benefits of manual therapy in Tucson:
- Reduction of pain, muscle stiffness, and tightness
- Improvement in range of motion and flexibility
- Faster recovery from injuries
- Improvement in blood circulation, blood pressure, and heart rate
- Strengthened immune system
Manual therapy enhances relaxation and regulates stress, and it can help with a number of medical issues, ranging from chronic back pain to fibromyalgia. Our therapists offer a number of manual therapy techniques, including dry needling, soft tissue and joint mobilization, strain-counterstrain, and myofascial release.
Release Trigger Points With Dry Needling Therapy
No. Dry needling is a muscular treatment, whereas Acupuncture is used to treat specific medical conditions. A dry needling care plan is based on a careful assessment of the patient’s movement, pain patterns, posture, and functional impairments.
The needles are “dry” simply because they are not medicated. The mechanical action of the very thin needle is sufficient to relieve a trigger point. It involves inserting monofilament needles into trigger points.
A Trigger Point is a very tight band or contraction of muscle fiber. When pressed, it causes pain. Trigger Points commonly restrict range of motion, negatively affect body function, and cause local and referred pain.
When our certified dry needling experts insert the monofilament needle into a trigger point, the muscle fibers have a twitch response. This causes the release of the muscle tension or muscle spasm, resulting in pain relief and better range of motion.
Yes, dry needling must be performed by professionals who are certified in this technique. All of the physical therapists Physio Shop Tucson who perform dry needling are certified to do so.
Since this technique involves the use of an extremely thin needle-a monofilament needle-dry needling therapy causes on negligible discomfort. Once your treatment is complete, you’ll find that your pre-existing pain is greatly diminished or completely resolved.
Have You Had a Running Gait Analysis?
All runners, whether they are pros or weekend warriors, can benefit from a professional running gait analysis. Let’s take a step back and start with the basics. Your running gait refers to the cycle that your leg takes to complete a step. It includes your stance (when your foot first hits the ground) and the swing phase (when your foot leaves the ground). This is significant because your biomechanics significantly influences both your performance your risk of injury. When you apply proper biomechanics to your runny gait with the help pf a running gait analysis, you’ll find yourself improving as a runner and reducing the chances of an injury.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no one universal ideal running gait. Everyone has a unique running gait, and what works for one person might not necessarily be best for someone else. That’s why you need a running gait analysis performed by our highly trained professionals. We apply evidence-based techniques to develop a comprehensive assessment of your unique gait. Based on our analysis, we’ll develop a comprehensive care plan that you can use to optimize your gait.
A running gait analysis will also determine whether you many have any mobility, strength, motor control, or neurological gait deficits. If so, our knowledgeable physical therapists and personal training staff can help you correct them, perhaps with cross-training suggestions.
Book an Appointment With Our Friendly Team Today!
At The Physio Shop, we pride ourselves on delivering patient-centered, customized care that gets results. If you’re not sure which services you might benefit from, we invite you to give us a call today to discuss your health concerns. We’ll be happy to recommend the most appropriate services for your particular situation.
