Dr. Hal Rosenberg provides comprehensive neuro-musculoskeletal care, through a combination of various diagnostic and treatment options.
Dynamic Motion Therapy (DMT) and Active Myofascial Therapy
Myofascial Release is a whole body, hands on treatment that has a profound healing effect upon the body tissues such as muscles, and ligaments. It is excellent for eliminating pain and restoring motion. Treatment plans that are individualized and customized to each person’s needs. We treat the “cause of the problem” to not only eliminate the symptoms, but to also restore proper function - which allows the treatment effect to be long lasting. Myofascial release method works on the restricted fascia and releases it by lengthening the structure under tension. Practitioners use their hands other instruments to slowly stretch the restricted fascia by applying a moderate force. Myofascial release improves the function of myofascial structures by stretching, elongating fascia, and mobilizing soft tissue adhesions. The practitioner moves slowly through the layers of the fascia until the deep tissues are reached, which allows the fascia to “unwind” itself. The gentle traction applied to the restricted fascia will result in heat and increased blood flow in the area. This allows the body’s inherent ability for self correction to return, thus eliminating pain and restoring the optimum performance of the body.
Spine and Joint Manipulation/Adjustment/Mobilization
Dr. Rosenberg is highly trained in spinal manipulations and mobilizations, which can increase motion to the joints and decrease pain. A manipulation, or adjustment, utilizes a quick but gentle maneuver to enable movement in joints with decreased range of motion, thereby decreasing pain and restoring proper function. Joint mobilization is a similar to manipulation, but is used in different conditions. It is not as quick as a manipulation, but it is still effective at increasing motion in joints with limited range of motion.
Graston Technique
The Graston Technique (GT) is an innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively detect and treat scar tissue and restrictions that affect normal function.
The Technique:
- Separates and breaks down collagen cross-links, and splays and stretches connective tissue and muscle fibers
- Decreases overall time of treatment
- Fosters faster rehabilitation and recovery
- Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
- Resolves chronic conditions thought to be permanent
Historically, the Graston Technique® has resolved 87% or more of all conditions treated. It is equally effective on restoring function to acute and chronic injuries, and pre and post surgical patients. Click here for Outcome Summary Data of the 17 most common diagnoses.
FAKTR
FAKTR stands for "Functional And Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation." It was developed to help speed recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes and has also been shown to work extremely well on acute musculoskeletal/fascial conditions.
Chronic pain results from dysfunction of the sensorimotor system, which is manifested in soft tissue and fascia. This new treatment approach to soft tissue dysfunction combines instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with proprioceptive techniques to reduce pain and return function.
KT Taping / Kinesiology Taping
The KT Taping Method involves utilizing a special elastic-like tape over and around muscles and/or joints in order to assist and give support to affected tissues as well as to prevent over-contraction. While most people think of tape as a restrictor of motion, this type is designed to support and facilitate normal motion. With this method the patient can still be a full participant in the activities which he or she desires, just with a bit of aid.
In Lance Armstrong’s book Every Second Counts, he refers to this method as - Something better than any laser, wrap, or electric massager…The Tape…and (it) seemed to have magical powers.
KT Tape is the same type of tape that was popularized by beach volleyball player, Kerri Walsh, in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Read more here.
Functional Movement Screening (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA)
This program is a product of years of innovation and current research. The philosophy starts with a system that monitors fundamental movement. From the information gathered we develop corrective exercise programs based on individual movement patterns. It is equally effective in fitness and sports conditioning because it targets the "weak link in movement".
"Working on any other part of the chain will not change the strength of the chain."
Specifically, the Functional Movement Analysis is a ranking and grading system created to document movement patterns that are key to normal function. By screening these patterns, functional limitations and asymmetries are readily identified. Basic movement pattern limitations can reduce the effects of functional training, physical conditioning, and distort proprioception (body awareness).
Running Gait Analysis
Running injuries are common to athletes of all sports and are often attributed to faulty biomechanics, improper training methods, and/or improper equipment (i.e. running shoes).
Improper training includes:
- The rapid build up of mileage (Too much, too fast)
- Running in improper shoes
- Running in worn out shoes
- Ignoring our body's messages and continuing to run through pain
At Chiro-Medical Group, we address these important aspects of a running program through our Video Running Gait Analysis.
Proper footwear is one of the easiest ways to prevent injuries in triathletes and runners. How do you know if you are wearing the right shoes? Do you wear shoes that are made for your feet or do you buy the "shoe of the day" that all the other runners and triathletes are wearing?
Our feet are as different as our faces and it's essential to have the right footwear to minimize and prevent injury. The feet provide the foundation of the body and running on an unstable foundation can cause several problems including shin splints, foot pain, knee pain, and low back pain, to name a few.
Running gait analysis is an effective and easy way to visualize your body mechanics. You will run on a treadmill while being videotaped. The results of the analysis are reviewed with you in both real time and slow motion, and recommendations for types of shoes and running efficiency are given. Nothing could be easier.
Custom Foot Orthotics
Orthotics are orthopedic devices that are used to treat a variety of biomechanical foot disorders. Whenever a person's foot is not functioning as designed, the weight of the body is not properly transferred and distributed. As a result, pain and tenderness can develop in the foot, ankle, and the surrounding muscles. Orthotics work to relieve pain by realigning and supporting the ligaments and bones of the foot properly, so that the foot can function as normal.
It is important to remember that your feet are the foundation of your body. How your feet perform can affect how your skeletal body feels and performs. The stability and efficiency of the foot and ankle promote better foot health and overall body function.
One of the most important aspects of orthotics is the casting process. The casting process is where an impression of your foot is obtained which is then used to fabricate your orthotics. Our casting process is done in a neutral, non-weight bearing position - which is the Gold Standard for orthotics casting. The advantage of this is that the foot is put into its neutral position. Casting methods that utilize a weight bearing method capture an impression of the foot after it has deformed under the weight of the body. This impression of the abnormal biomechanics is then replicated in the orthotic - which leaves you supporting the problem rather than correcting the problem!
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