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When injured, people usually visit a physical therapist to manage pain relief and symptoms. Traditional physical therapy aims to reach functional goals with exercises such as stretching and manual techniques that achieve measurable outcomes. What if there was a more holistic way of treating injuries? Traditional Therapies Traditional therapies aim to reduce pain and restore […]

1. Massage Massage involves manipulating your skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments using strokes such as stroking, kneading and pressure point massage techniques. Massage therapy is generally considered part of integrative medicine and often used to complement traditional treatments for various illnesses or circumstances; additionally it may even serve as preventive therapy against depression, cancer and […]

Complementary and alternative medicine is a broad term, covering practices like herbal remedies, yoga, acupuncture and meditation that aim to heal mind, body and spirit through holistic techniques. Studies have revealed that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is widely practiced among adults. Therefore, it’s crucial that healthcare providers discuss CAM with patients and encourage them […]

Alternating between cold and heat therapy is a powerful way to combat exercise-induced muscle soreness (DOMS). Cold therapy decreases inflammation by restricting blood flow. Ice should always be applied immediately following an injury to help decrease inflammation in the affected area and minimize blood vessel constriction. Ice also acts to narrow blood vessels to help […]

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is an extremely safe and effective form of therapy designed to treat severe depression that does not respond to other treatments. ECT involves passing small electric currents through your brain in order to cause controlled seizures that help alleviate depression symptoms. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) may cause temporary memory loss and confusion; however, […]