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Cryotherapy | Superficial Heat | Ultrasound | Excersise Therapy | Electro-Muscular Stimulation | Interferential Electro-Therapy | Trigger-Point Therapy | Orthotics

Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the application of ice, ice massage, or compressions to reduce the temperature of tissue, thus reducing inflammation by decreasing the blood flow to the area of application, numbing the painful area, and stopping further swelling. Ice is most often used at the onset of an acute injury or an exacerbation of a chronic injury.

Superficial Heat
Superficial heat is the application of heat to the body by way of direct contact. This heat increases the temperature of the tissue being treated. It helps to increase the circulation, reduces joint stiffness, relaxes tissues such as muscles in spasm and connective tissue, and relieves pain temporarily. Heat is usually used for chronic pain conditions and/or muscle spasms.

Ultrasound
Ultrasound is a high frequency sound, which penetrates the soft tissue on the surface of the body and creates a heat response deep within the soft tissue being treated. It causes an increase in blood circulation, relaxes deep muscle spasms, and speeds up the healing process of damaged tissue.

Exercise Therapy
Therapeutic exercise is a individualized assessment from a chiropractic physician which includes stretches, strengthening movements, and aerobic activity designed specifically for the purpose of increasing ranges of motion, increasing support and stability to injured areas, rehabilitation, and prevention of further injuries.

Electro-Muscular Stimulation
This is a specific form of electrical current applied at the site of soft tissue injury. Small amounts of electrical currents are introduced to the surface of the body, and these currents reduce the swelling in the tissue, reduce pain sensations, promote muscle tone, and increase the healing process.

Interferential Electro-Therapy
This is much like electro-muscular stimulation in its application. Interferential is used primarily for pain relief. These currents are helpful in the release of endorphins within the body, which naturally relieve pain.

Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger points are uncontrolled muscle spasms which cause referred pain to other areas of the body. These muscle spasms cause pain, decrease range of motion, and increase muscle weakness. Trigger point therapy is the act of decreasing of relieving these muscle spasms. The spasms are relieved by sustaining pressure over a short period of time. This treatment is a great way to reduce chronic muscle spasms, avoid scar tissue formation, improve muscle tone, and increase range of motion.

Orthotics
At Tennessee Sports Medicine Group we also specialize in the prescription and fabrication of custom made accommodative and semirigid foot orthotics for foot pain and proper lower extremity alignment.  A thorough evaluation of each patients needs is performed through assessment of lower extremity structural alignment, foot pronation-supination alignment, and video gait analysis.  If custom orthotics is recommended a cast impression is made of the patients feet and orthotics are fabricated in less than 2 weeks.  Orthotics are covered by some insurance companies contact your service representative for information regarding your health care coverage.

What Are Orthotics?

Orthotics are foot and ankle supports designed to insert into casual, dress, or athletic shoes.  Orthotics are designed with a variety of materials, from rigid to flexible, and are commonly prescribed for athletes, children, and adults.  Orthotics are custom made and are designed to withstand the repetitive and prolonged stresses of standing, walking, and running, and usually last for several years.  Orthotics realign the forces of gravity from the ground up and reduce abnormal musculoskeletal function.  Orthotics provide functional shock absorption by improving foot pronation.