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Sports Rehabilitation
Dr. McDowell is a Certified Chiropractic Sports practitioner and has completed extensive postgraduate training in the field of manual medicine and rehabilitation. Numerous studies have demonstrated that patients who fully understand their condition and engage in an active exercise program get well faster and stay well longer. Whether you suffer from an acute injury or chronic pain, a rehabilitation program will be customized to meet your individual needs.
A teamwork approach is adopted, with you as an equal participant in your health care. You will become well educated about your condition and empowered to take an active role in regaining your health, performance, and wellness. Upon completion of your program, you will be stronger and better able to prevent reinjury.
Comprehensive Evaluation and Treatment of:
•  Sports Injuries
• Neck and Back Rehabilitation
• Hand Trauma and Injuries
• Work Related Injuries
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Strains
• Fractures
• Post Surgical Rehabilitation
• Overuse syndromes (i.e. Tendonitis/ Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
• Pain related to Pregnancy
• Women’s Health Issues
• Arthritis
• Posture Retraining
What to Expect:
After an individualized, detailed evaluation, the doctor develops a plan of care to suit the specific needs of the patient. We emphasize a “hands-on” approach with a commitment to patient education and injury prevention. Our treatment approach may include the following:
• MANUAL THERAPY: Soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, positional release.
• EXERCISE: Customized stretching and strengthening programs with an emphasis on “function”.
• MODALITIES: Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, interferential current, paraffin treatments, hot packs, and cold treatments.
• PREVENTATIVE PROGRAMS: taping, customized splinting, injury prevention education and home program instruction. Back to top |
