INDICATIONS & APPROACH
Examination, indications, and approach
The following is a summary of some samples of the symptoms we see often in our clinic, examination processes and explanations of techniques
Examination: We start by asking you how, when, where you feel pain, immobility, or discomfort, and then we inspect, touch, and move the area to see what is going on in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and so on.
Indications: You may have questions such as "What kind of symptoms are indicated?" "I don't have pain, but I want to prevent it and promote my health or improve my performance," please refer here for more information.
Approach: We identify the area to be treated and use the appropriate techniques for the condition. There are various approaches, please refer to here.
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What's ART® (Active Release Techniques?
ART® is a system that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Certain types of headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, shin splints, and tennis or golfer's elbow are just a few of the many examples that can be resolved quickly with ART®. These conditions are commonly from injury to overused structures. Overuse trauma can produce tough, dense scar tissue in the affected area. This scar tissue binds up surrounding tissues that need to move freely. As scar tissue builds up, muscles and tendons cannot function optimally and nerves can become trapped. Therefore reduced range of motion, loss of strength, tightness and pain can be caused. There are over 500 treatment protocols, very specific moves which are unique to ART®. We identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each condition. There is no cookie-cutter approach with ART®
What's Graston Technique®?
Graston Technique® is successful in effectively treating all soft tissue conditions, whether they are chronic or acute and post surgical. Graston Technique® is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions. The technique utilizes specially designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call us. Please note that enquiries about individual symptoms may be difficult to answer by email. Dr. Abe speaks English.