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