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Techniques & Modalities

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Many treatment techniques are shared across our disciplines, so the same technique may be offered by more than one kind of practitioner. Your practitioner chooses what fits your assessment and goals, and this directory shows what each technique involves and who offers it.

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Acupressure Acupressure uses firm finger pressure on the same points used in acupuncture, without needles. Acupuncture Acupuncture Acupuncture places fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to ease pain and support balance. Acupuncture Assisted Stretching In assisted stretching, your therapist guides your body through stretches while you relax. Massage Therapy Auricular Acupuncture Auricular acupuncture stimulates points on the outer ear with fine needles. Acupuncture Balance & Gait Training Balance and gait training uses targeted exercises to improve steadiness and the way you walk. Physiotherapy Active Rehab Cardiovascular Conditioning Cardiovascular conditioning builds your stamina and heart and lung fitness at a level that suits your body. Active Rehab Core Training Core training strengthens the muscles of your trunk and hips that support your spine and help you move with control. Active Rehab Corrective Exercise Corrective exercise uses targeted movements to address muscle imbalances and movement patterns that put extra stress on your joints. Chiropractic Craniosacral Therapy Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle, light-touch treatment applied to the head, neck, spine and sacrum. Massage Therapy Cupping Therapy Cupping places cups on the skin and creates gentle suction to lift and release tight tissue. Acupuncture Deep Tissue Therapy Deep tissue therapy uses slower, firmer pressure to reach the deeper layers of muscle and fascia. Massage Therapy Electrical Muscle Stimulation / NMES Electrical muscle stimulation (also called NMES, or neuromuscular electrical stimulation) uses small pads to send pulses that make a muscle contract. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Electroacupuncture Electroacupuncture adds a gentle electrical current between pairs of acupuncture needles. Acupuncture Exercise Prescription Exercise prescription is a program your kinesiologist designs for you, with specific exercises, sets, repetitions and a clear plan for progressing. Active Rehab Flexibility Training Flexibility training lengthens tight muscles through guided stretching. Active Rehab Functional Movement Training Functional movement training practises the actions you use every day, such as squatting, lifting, reaching, pushing and pulling. Active Rehab Gua Sha Gua sha uses a smooth-edged tool gently scraped over oiled skin to ease tight tissue and encourage circulation. Acupuncture Heat / Cold Therapy Heat and cold therapy uses warmth to relax tight muscles and cold to calm swelling and sore tissue. Physiotherapy Hot Stone Massage Hot stone massage uses smooth, warmed stones placed on the body or used as massage tools. Massage Therapy IFC / Interferential Current Interferential current (IFC) crosses two gentle electrical currents so they reach deeper into tissue than standard surface stimulation. Physiotherapy IMS / Dry Needling Intramuscular stimulation (IMS), also called dry needling, uses a fine, solid needle placed into tight, irritated muscle to help it release and to calm sensitive nerves. Physiotherapy Acupuncture Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) IASTM uses smooth-edged tools glided over the skin to detect and treat tight or thickened soft tissue. Massage Therapy Chiropractic Job-Specific Conditioning Job-specific conditioning prepares your body for the physical demands of your work, such as lifting, carrying, bending, climbing or standing for long periods. Active Rehab Joint Mobilization Joint mobilization uses gentle, controlled movements applied to a joint to help restore motion and ease pain. Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Chiropractic Kinesiology / Athletic Taping Kinesiology and athletic taping uses elastic or rigid tape on the skin to support muscles and joints and to cue better movement. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Manual Therapy Manual therapy is skilled, hands-on treatment of joints and soft tissue to ease pain and improve movement. Physiotherapy Mobility Training Mobility training works on how freely and smoothly your joints move through their full range. Active Rehab Moxibustion Moxibustion warms acupuncture points using dried mugwort, a herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Acupuncture Myofascial Release Myofascial release uses slow, sustained pressure and stretch on the fascia, the thin connective tissue that wraps your muscles. Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Chiropractic Neuromuscular Re-education Neuromuscular re-education retrains how your nerves and muscles work together, including timing, control and movement patterns. Physiotherapy Neuromuscular Therapy Neuromuscular therapy uses focused pressure on specific muscles and trigger points, with attention to how muscles and nerves interact. Massage Therapy Neuromuscular Training Neuromuscular training teaches your muscles and nerves to work together with better timing, control and coordination. Active Rehab Progressive Resistance Training Progressive resistance training gradually increases the load on your muscles using bands, weights or your own body weight. Active Rehab Scar Tissue / Scar Mobilization Scar mobilization uses hands-on techniques on a healed scar to help the skin and the tissue beneath move more freely. Massage Therapy Shockwave Therapy Shockwave therapy sends focused acoustic pulses through the skin to stimulate tissue that has been slow to heal. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Soft Tissue Therapy Soft tissue therapy is hands-on treatment of muscles, tendons and fascia using pressure, stretching and release techniques. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation Spinal manipulation, often called an adjustment, is a quick, controlled movement applied to a joint in the spine to help restore motion and ease pain. Chiropractic Sport-Specific Training Sport-specific training builds the strength, power, agility and movement skills your sport asks of you. Active Rehab Strength Training Strength training builds muscle and supports your joints so everyday tasks and sport feel easier. Active Rehab Stretching & Mobility Stretching and mobility work lengthens tight muscles and improves how freely your joints move. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Swedish Massage Swedish massage uses long, gliding strokes and gentle kneading at light to medium pressure. Massage Therapy TENS TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) uses small pads on the skin and gentle electrical pulses to help ease pain. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Therapeutic Exercise Therapeutic exercise is a set of specific movements prescribed to restore strength, mobility and control. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Active Rehab Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapeutic ultrasound uses sound waves to create gentle warmth deep in soft tissue. Physiotherapy Chiropractic Trigger Point Therapy Trigger point therapy applies focused pressure to tender knots in a muscle until the tissue begins to release. Physiotherapy Massage Therapy Chiropractic Tui Na / Chinese Massage Tui na is a form of Traditional Chinese massage using rhythmic pressing, kneading, rolling and joint movements. Acupuncture

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