Our Method
Our approach is different…
Here at Rejuvenate physical therapy we are not traditional. When you think of traditional physical therapy you most likely think of ice packs, hot packs, exercise, and functional training. Our approach at Rejuvenate is hard to describe, but it is all for the benefit of YOU. We specialize in manual therapy that gets to the root of the problem with a unique way of testing the body. Through specialized manual muscle testing, we are able to identify areas of weaknesses that may not be as obvious. For example, it is common for us to treat the rib cage to help relieve symptoms located in the neck, or treating the pelvis to relieve symptoms within the shoulder. The traditional part comes with a few exercises chosen after the manual therapy to help maintain the changes that we create. The best part is that no matter what level you are at, rehabbing from a surgery, or improving your weight on a lift, we can help. Check out our approach below.
Acknowledge the symptoms: Pain, tightness, weakness, etc.
Testing. This part allows us to examine the whole body, not just the body part how insurance wants. This leads us to discover the patterns the body presents. It is our job to identify the pattern, and treat it. (Like treating the ribs to help relieve neck pain). This leads to treating the root cause of the issue, not just the pain.
Educate, instruct, and discuss. This part puts you in control of your health.
Keep it simple!
The Approach:
What does my first session look like?
First, we talk to get to know you in your current status - Clearly something has changed for you to be looking into physical therapy. It is important to discover what is bringing you to us and understanding the history of your symptoms. For new patients, what is making the symptom worse/better and what are your goals for therapy are a few questions to expect. During this process, we are seeking out different patterns that may be present, and it will lead us to explore different solutions for you to achieve your goals.
Testing - This hands-on aspect is crucial for a successful session. We pinpoint areas that require attention, demonstrate their impact on your physical well-being, and establish treatment benchmarks. Through testing, you will observe any range of motion or performance deficits, allowing you to witness the progress achieved by the end of your visit.
Treatment is Provided - Manual therapy is applied to areas identified during the testing portion. We focus on these aspects during treatment for your benefit. First we provide treatment to improve the range of motion of the joints involved. Second we address the brain - body connection by improving the muscle coordination of the joints affected. Lastly we attend to the soft tissues of the muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
Re-Test - the same tests we performed at the start of your session will be repeated so that you can compare the difference in feel and performance.
Self-care instructions - you will be instructed with the self-care techniques.