Neuromuscular Therapy (NMT) Application consists of a combination of neuromuscular techniques.

NMT assessments and examinations primarily address,

.Myofascial trigger points

.Neural entrapment

.Postural assessment

.Dysfunctional patterns

FSM - Frequency Specific Microcurrent.

FSM is a system of treatment using micro-amperage current and the resonance effect of frequencies on tissue and conditions to reduce symptoms and improve health.  I use heated wet wraps using FSM treatment.

 

FSM is especially good at reducing inflammation, nerve, joint and muscle pain.  FSM is unique in that it uses specific frequencies that are tailored to the patient’s specific condition, which can range from acute injuries to chronic conditions. 

 

FSM is widely used in alternative and complementary medicine, to treat sports injuries, chronic pain and variety of health conditions.  The therapy is safe, painless, and non-invasive, making it an attractive option for those seeking natural and alternative forms of treatment.

Sports Massage can help prepare an athlete for competition, as a tool to enhance athletic performance, as a treatment approach to help the athlete recover after exercise or competition, and as a manual therapy intervention for sports-related musculoskeletal injuries.

Sports massage is a form of bodywork geared toward participants in athletics. It is used to help,

• Prevent injuries

• Prepare the body for athletic activity 

• Maintain body in optimal condition

• Help athletes recover from workouts and injuries.

Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling

Dry needling is the insertion of sterile single use acupuncture needles directly into myofascial (muscular) trigger points.  Trigger points are tight, tender knots within the muscle which cause and contribute to pain within the body. They usually appear as tender nodules in a taut band in the muscle. They may consist of multiple contraction knots which are thought to be due to an excessive release of acetylcholine from select end plates, and are generated by overuse, overstretching, or overloading of a muscle. Research studies have shown that inserting such needles into trigger points causes favourable biochemical changes within the body, which help reduce pain.  Although dry needling uses the same needles as acupuncture, it is not the same technique.  Dry needling is strictly based upon Western medicine principles of treating myofascial trigger points, which are different to traditional acupuncture points.  

 

Dry needling can be used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems as the treatment of muscles with this technique can reduce pain mechanisms and break down pain cycles. It is best used in combination with the specific rehabilitation programme as prescribed by your therapist. Musculoskeletal conditions include;

• Repetitive stress injuries, tendinopathies/tendonitis, muscle strains.

• Back, neck and head pain.

• Sciatica

• Plantar fasciitis.

• Rotator cuff impingement

• Iliotibial band syndrome

• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction

• Patellofemoral joint dysfunction.

• Golf and Tennis elbow

and many more.