Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
The management of painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system may include many of the following approaches:
- Addressing fear, anger, sadness related to the injury itself
- Education regarding injury producing or perpetuating behaviors
- Ergonomic (work space) counseling
- Gait analysis/training
- Running shoe/equipment counsel
- Movement and balance therapy
- Mobility enhancement (stretching, foam rolling, etc..)
- Strength and stability training
- Manual therapy to improve soft tissue and joint mobility
- Instrument assisted soft tissue therapy (Graston Technique™️)
- Pain modulation (electro-therapy, ultrasound)
- Taping/bracing/protection of injury
- Dry needling (acupuncture)
- Nutritional support: food, hydration, supplementation, over the counter medication,)
- Sleep counsel
- Return to work/sport/activities
- Weight lifting/Power lifting mechanics