1 / Massage Therapy, Friction Massage & IASTM
Our massage therapy helps relieve pain, increase your range of motion, and reduce inflammation. It involves hands-on manipulation of the soft tissues in the body. Friction massage temporarily increases inflammation and breaks up scar tissue to promote healing and reduce pain We also perform instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, a technique we use in physical therapy for plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, strains, and more. IASTM works like the previous two massages, except with the use of specialized instruments to treat specific layers of soft tissue like ligaments and tendons.
2 / Joint Mobilization and Manipulation
Joint mobilization is a slow, repetitive oscillation within a joint’s range of limits to help mobility and increase the range of motion. Joint manipulation is a quick, thrust-like technique that takes a joint beyond its normal range of motion to improve mobility and reduce pain. Our physical therapists advanced training in anatomy and pathology helps us improve your muscle and joint strength, mobility, and function – for long-term pain relief and health.
3 / Trigger Point Therapy & Dry Needling
Trigger points are painful, tense areas that are found in muscles and fascia. We use two primary methods for treating trigger points; Manual Trigger Point Therapy and Dry Needling. In our Manual Trigger Point Therapy, a certified team member will release these painful points with a hands-on massage. In Dry Needling sessions, one of our specifically-trained practitioners at Physique will insert sterile acupuncture needles in a trigger point to manipulate and release painful tension. Read more below in FAQs.
4 / Passive Stretching
Passive stretching is how we help you extend or lengthen a muscle or group of muscles to improve your range of motion and increase flexibility in an area. This is a low-intensity manual therapy technique compared to trigger point therapy or friction massage.
5 / In-Home Therapy
In-home physical therapy brings our certified physical therapists to the comfort of your home. In-home physical therapy provides convenient, flexible, and 1-on-1 care in the comfort of your home. In-home therapy is suitable for specific care needs (e.g. stroke recovery, orthopedic surgery, chronic conditions) or for those interested in convenience.*Please contact us to book.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What is the difference between physical therapy and massage therapy?
The differences between massage therapy at a spa and physical therapy massage techniques (also known as manual therapy) are:
PT massage/manual techniques are provided by our licensed physical therapists who use their advanced training in anatomy and pathology to care for your body’s unique needs.
PT massage/manual techniques improve and rehabilitate muscle and joint strength, mobility, and function for long term pain relief and recovery.
Massage at a spa provides relief from muscle pain and tension on a more short-term basis.
At Physique, our physical therapy clients often receive massage therapy (also known as manual therapy) as part of their treatment. If you have a specific illness, injury, chronic pain, or other condition physical therapy manual techniques are a better fit for you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Can Physical Therapy Help a Herniated Disc?
Absolutely! Physical Therapy reduces the symptoms and pain of a herniated disc by relieving the pressure on spinal nerves.
Active treatments improve your flexibility, posture, strength, and joint movement.
These treatments typically include: core stability exercises, stretching and flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening.
Passive treatments like manual massage therapy techniques help reduce pain and relieve tension.
These treatments typically include: manual massage, hot and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and traction
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How long does physical therapy take for a herniated disc or a bulging disc?
Our initial physical therapy for a herniated disc or bulging disc may provide some immediate symptom relief. In our experience we see results after 6 weeks and lasting results after 10-18 weeks. This was also found in a study where improvements in pain and overall function after 6 weeks of physical therapy for a lumbar disc herniation [1]. At the 12 week mark the study participants saw significant and lasting improvement. [1]
[1] Gugliotta M, da Costa BR, Dabis E, et alSurgical versus conservative treatment for lumbar disc herniation: a prospective cohort studyBMJ Open 2016;6:e012938. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-012938
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What is physical therapy massage? And what types of massage are in physical therapy?
Physical therapy massage (also known as manual therapy) is hands-on techniques that relieve pain, increase range of motion, and reduce soft tissue inflammation. Physical Therapy massage types and techniques include:
Trigger point release: As the name implies, trigger point therapy involves identifying and releasing specific trigger points in the body that cause pain. This includes dry needling.
Soft tissue massage: Soft tissue massage involves direct physical pressure on the muscle and other soft tissues of the body.
Myofascial releasex: Myofascial release is a technique in which the therapist uses their hands to place slow, sustained pressure on a muscle that is stiff and painful. The manual pressure loosens, lengthens, and realigns tight, stiff myofascial muscles.
Joint manipulation: A quick, thrust-style technique that takes a joint beyond its normal range of motion in order to improve mobility and (in some cases) help with pain. Similar to chiropracter techniques, but not the same.
Joint mobilization: Slower, repetitive oscillations within a joint’s range of motion limits that promote mobility and increase the range of motion in a joint.
Passive stretching: Extending or lengthening a muscle or group of muscles to improve range of motion and increase flexibility in an area.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Are Physique's physical therapists trained in massage techniques?
Yes, every physique team member is trained in massage (also known as manual therapy). At Physique, our physical therapy clients typically receive massage/manual therapy as part of their treatment.
Our physical therapists use their advanced manual techniques and training in anatomy and pathology to improve and rehabilitate muscle and joint strength, mobility, and function for long term pain relief and recovery.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Causes Back Pain?
Upper and lower back pain is typically the result of malfunction of part(s) of your back. Common back pain causes:
back strains or sprains
herniated discs, slipped discs or bulging discs
sciatica
arthritis
pinched nerve or nerve damage of the back
back abnormalities
degenerative disc disease
trauma
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How Do You Treat Back Pain?
At Physique, we diagnose the root of your pain and use a mix of active and passive back pain treatments.
Active treatments include:
corrective exercise and functional training (e.g. core strengthening excercises, stretching and flexibility exercises and muscle strengthening exercises)
Passive treatments include:
massage therapy
hot and cold therapy
soft tissue and lumbar mobilization
dry needling
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Causes Knee Pain?
The most common causes of knee pain are injuries like torn ACLs, sprains and fractures. Other common causes include:
Meniscal tear
Patellofemoral pain
Patellar tendonitis
Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
IT-band syndrome
Arthiritis
Gout
Ligament Injuries like ACL tears and sprains, MCL tears and sprains, PCL tears and sprains, LCL tears and sprains
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Is In-home Physical Therapy?
In-home physical therapy addresses your unique condition in the comfort of your home, with programs to improve your physical abilities and make the activities of daily living more manageable. This therapy benefits those who’ve suffered a stroke or injury, had orthopedic surgery, or are living with a chronic condition. * Please contact us to book.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
How Do You Treat Knee Pain?
At Physique, we diagnose the root of your pain and use a mix of active and passive back pain treatments.
Active treatments include:
corrective exercise and functional training
Which may include:
quad sets and straight leg raises
lower extremity stretches
balance exercises
exercises to strengthen your hips (Your hip muscles help control the position of your knees.)
Passive treatments include:
massage therapy
hot and cold therapy
soft tissue and lumbar mobilization
dry needling
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Are Physical Therapists Doctors?
Our physical therapists all possess a clinical Doctorate of Physical Therapy or equivalent Ph.D. in addition to a professional license to practice physical therapy. So, yes, a physical therapist is a doctor with the training and credentials to practice safely and effectively.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Is Manual Therapy?
Our manual therapy is often our clients' favorite part of our physical therapy program. These hands-on techniques relieve pain, increase range of motion, and reduce soft tissue inflammation. Our techniques include:
massage therapy
joint mobilization
joint manipulation
dry needling
instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
trigger point therapy
myofascial release
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a safe, effective and efficient treatment that can give you immediate pain relief and help you get back to exercising with increased mobility. The process of dry needling involves the insertion, manipulation, and (at times) electric stimulation of a “dry” needle in a trigger point to produce a local twitch response (LTR) through the spinal cord reflex. This releases tension in your tight muscles and/or stimulates your under-active or weak muscles. The result is muscle relaxation and pain relief.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What Does Dry Needling Treat?
Dry needling is used to treat:
Headaches, Neck and Jaw Pain
Shoulder Pain
Elbow Pain
Hand / Wrist Pain
Back Pain
Hip / Knee Pain
Shin / Ankle / Foot Pain
Chronic Pain
Athletic and Sports overuse Injuries
Post-trauma Injuries, Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA), and Work Injuries
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Does Physical Therapy massage hurt?
Some types of physical therapy manual massage therapy techniques can be painful and leave bruising. Specifically, trigger point therapy can be one of the most effective, but also most uncomfortable techniques. Trigger points are painful, tense areas that are found in muscles and fascia. We use two primary methods for treating trigger points; Manual Trigger Point Therapy and Dry Needling. In our Manual Trigger Point Therapy, a certified team member will release these painful points with a hands-on massage. In Dry Needling sessions, one of our specifically-trained practitioners at Physique will insert sterile acupuncture needles in a trigger point to manipulate and release painful tension.
We will stop immediately if at any point you say that you are uncomfortable or would prefer a different treatment.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
What is Trigger Point Therapy? Is it the same as massage therapy?
Trigger Point Therapy is a manual physical therapy technique that is more advanced and takes advanced training in anatomy and pathology to perform safely. Trigger point therapy consists of two main methods including a hands-on massage or dry needling. In the first technique, one of our certified team physical therapists will release these painful points with a hands-on massage. In dry needling sessions, one of our specifically-trained practitioners at Physique will insert sterile acupuncture needles in a trigger point to manipulate and release painful tension.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Can I get physical therapy without referral?
Yes, in Florida, you can see a physical therapist without a referral for up to six weeks. You can also choose to pay cash for one of our physical therapy programs. This way you can continue a program with physical therapy without ever needing a physician's referral.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Can physical therapy help sciatica?
Yes! Physical therapy is a major way to help and improve the symptoms of sciatica. Treatments for sciatica can vary based on your symptoms and the cause. At Physique, physical therapy for sciatica will be a custom program including:
Active treatments like corrective exercise and stretching which can improve your flexibility, posture, strength, and joint movement. These treatments typically include: core stability exercises, stretching and flexibility exercises, muscle strengthening.
Passive treatments like manual massage therapy techniques help reduce pain and relieve tension. These treatments typically include: manual massage, hot and cold therapy, electrical stimulation, and traction.
Sometimes devices such as supportive pads, heating pads, ice packs, or external back braces may be helpful.
At Physique, we have certified back and neck posture specialists. if you're looking for help with sciatica click below to book an appointment.
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Manual Therapy is provided by our licensed physical therapists who use their advanced training in anatomy and pathology to care for your body’s unique needs. PT massage/ manual techniques improve and rehabilitate muscle and joint strength, mobility, and function for long-term pain relief and recovery– so you can have a better, pain-free daily life.