Specialized Services - Physical Therapy at Dedham Health

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MANUAL THERAPY

Manual Therapy is a passive, hands-on skilled treatment which
can include joint mobilization and soft tissue mobilization.
These techniques can be used to improved range of motion,
mobilize joints, control pain, reduce swelling and increase
mobility. Manual Therapy utilizes specific techniques without
the assistance of devices or machines.

MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY
(MFR):

Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy that
can be useful for treating skeletal muscle
immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles,
improving blood and lymphatic circulation and
stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles.

SPORTS THERAPY

Sports Therapy injury management includes both conservative
care of acute and chronic injuries, as well as post-operative
rehabilitation progressions. Sports Physical Therapy also
helps in the rehabilitation to allow patients to get back to
maximum level of physical function or sports-specific
condition – no matter what age or ability.

GRASTON®

The Graston Technique is a form of manual therapy that uses
specialized and unique handheld instruments to mobilize the soft
tissue. This type of therapy is designed to help your therapist identify
and treat areas of soft tissue restriction and scar tissue. The
Graston Technique is often practiced by Physical Therapists as well
as Chiropractors, Osteopathic Physicians, Occupational Therapists
and some Massage Therapists.

TOTAL JOINT REPLACEMENT

Physical therapy treatments are a necessary part of a joint
replacement recovery, as they help people restore movement in their
artificial joint; build up strength around the new joint; ease their pain
and swelling; help with circulation to avoid post-op complications;
and, most importantly, speed up the recovery process and help
people get back to their normal routines quickly and safely.

WORK INJURY REHAB

Work Injury Rehab involves treatment for patients who are
injured or experience acute or chronic pain while at their place
of employment. We offer quality rehabilitative care tailored to
your unique needs as an injured worker. Work Injury
Rehabilitation minimizes your time away from work, reduces
the long-term effects of your injuries, and ensures a safe and
successful transition back to your workplace.

THERAPEUTIC TAPING

Therapeutic Taping is often used as part of a treatment plan
in Physical Therapy. There are many different types of tape
that can be used for a variety of different reasons. Overall, the
techniques implemented by a Physical Therapist are used to
promote healing of tissue that has previously been injured.