by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
Laser Therapy Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is the use of red and near infra-red light to improve tissue healing, and relieve pain. This is a photochemical affect, and increases circulation and decreases swelling among the other tissue healing affects. These lasers...
by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
Shockwave can be a bit of a misnomer when it comes to this modality. While the name indicates some sort of shock sensation when being used, it actually feels more like being tapped over and over again by a ball pen hammer! Shockwave uses acoustic waves that lead to...
by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
Many manual therapists will recommend stretching as part of your treatment plan. But why? What’s the purpose? These questions and more will be answered in this article series. What is flexibility? If we’re going basic terms, flexibility is how far you can...
by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
This article is going to dive deeper into the specific benefits of stretching. If you have more specific questions, talk to your provider. Improved Range of Motion: By putting out body in certain positions, we help lengthen the muscles involved. This helps reduce...
by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
If you want to maximize the benefits of stretching, finding the right type and category of stretches is important. Static Stretching: These are stretches that have no movement. Once you’re in the stretch, you stay there for the duration of the exercise. The...
by Wise Tech Corp | Feb 11, 2025 | Patient Education
How do we stretch safely to avoid injury? Follow these guidelines, and talk to your therapist about which stretches are best for you! There is no good or bad stretch – it’s about what is appropriate for YOU! Warm-up: This prepares the body and mind for the...
