Diagnosis
& Treatment |
| Accurate
diagnosis combined with appropriate therapeutic intervention leads to
rapid recovery and decrease in re-injury rates. I'm happy to say that
my training, licensing, and experience have helped me provide
patients with the highest level of diagnostic skill. |
| I provide
a unique approach to musculoskeletal pain that includes the following:
|
| (1) soft
tissue techniques to decrease scar tissue and trigger points (myofascial
release, cross friction, trigger point therapy), (2) physiotherapeutic
stretches to improve muscular suppleness, responsiveness, and to improve
the balance of muscular forces (PNF, rhythmic stabilization, A-I stretching, etc.),
(3) joint manipulation or mobilization to improve joint function and
muscle/joint relationships, (4) exercise therapy to improve movement
patterns, muscular recruitment, postural strength, core stability, and
ergonomics. |
| I teach
exercise therapy in private and group settings, as well as workshops
throughout the bay area. The classes offer general to sports/activity-specific
training and have been taught to a wide range of participants from
teens to seniors. Participants also learn injury management, injury
prevention, and self-care techniques. |
| The goal of treatment
is to work with patients to facilitate their transition from pain to
improved participation in activities of daily living and better quality
of life! |
