At GILGAL Physical Therapy, we are committed to making your rehabilitation experience as comfortable and convenient as possible. Our friendly, professional, and dedicated staff provides physical therapy and wellness services to patients like you.
Various non-invasive, surgery-free procedures to reduce pain with minimal recovery time.
Therapy sessions to improve soft tissue mobility and circulation to reduce muscle tension.
Low level laser therapy is one of the best option amongst various pain relief treatments, especially for those patients who are seeking for a non-surgical and drug-free option. Due to the fact that low level laser therapy is non-invasive, there is no prolonged recovery time and does not require the use of medication.
Numerous studies show that Low Level Laser Therapy can help with:
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is an advanced form of shockwave therapy where impact energy is precisely delivered to the musculoskeletal system to treat joint disorders and sports injuries. This therapy invokes physical changes to the cell membrane in the tendon and removes calcareous substances which promotes revascularization and improve blood circulation. The benefits of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy includes:
Manual therapy is the use of a physical therapist’s hands to relieve pain and restore mobility. Manual therapy includes kneading and manipulating soft tissue such as muscles—which can increase circulation, reduce scar tissue and relax muscles—ultimately helping to reduce pain. Manual therapy can also include joint mobilization and manipulation, where the physical therapist uses measured movements at different speeds and forces to move bones and joints. This loosens tight tissue around joints and helps with flexibility, mobility, and pain. Manual therapy is typically used in conjunction with an individualized exercise program to restore function in the treated area. Some techniques include:
A corrective exercise is a movement chosen based on an individual assessment, that improves a specific dysfunction or movement compensation. A movement compensation is when a “weak energy link” in a movement pattern in one part of the body causes unnecessary work in another part of the body. This places added stress on certain muscles, tendons, joints and ligaments. Effective corrective exercise focuses on these weak links and patients can benefit from:
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