Injury Prevention
Using an objective perspective that is a bit different than other health care providers, Nadine makes biomechanical links to sport technique or basic functional movements like walking.
A detailed history and comprehensive, functional assessment to determine safety and efficiency of movement provide the basis for specific recommendations ranging from a few simple exercises to movement or technique modification to reduce strain on vulnerable tissues (injuries), reduce energy expenditure through efficiency of movement, and improve performance.
Additional review of health history, family history, lifestyle, environment, and other factors impacting overall health provides deeper insight to potential risks. Consideration of all these components guide preventive education addressing the unique needs of the individual.
Injury Risk Assessment
An analysis of movement patterns, biomechanical function, athletic/occupational skills, and specified sport technique to determine presence of imbalances, asymmetries, weaknesses, instability, hypo- or hyper-mobility, limited flexibility, and/or anatomical anomalies that may increase the risk for injury during high-level activity such as sport.
Such services include:
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Comprehensive review of health history, lifestyle, sport/activity history, and GOALS.
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Functional Movement Screen
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Y-Balance Test
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Selective Functional Movement Assessment
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Biomechanical Analysis
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Muscle Firing Patterns Assessment
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Equipment Analysis (footwear, racquet, bat, club …)​
Injury Treatment, Rehab and Recovery
Nadine can evaluate and treat injuries and neuromuscular or musculoskeletal conditions using a variety of athletic training and physical therapy skills and tools. Individuals with current injuries, recurring injuries, or generally deconditioned may request assistance with treatment and rehabilitation to restore normal function and condition.
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In-Person [Physical Therapy] Services may include:
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Comprehensive Evaluation with consideration for sport/occupation/lifestyle
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Review of previous, current and related medical records, diagnostic and lab test results.
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Education
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Acute Injury Intervention & Provision of Care
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Postural Restoration
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Restoring and Optimizing Breathing Patterns
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Manual Therapy Treatments
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Rehabilitation Protocols
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Therapeutic Taping
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Therapeutic Modalities such as
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Myofascial Decompression Cupping
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Trigger Point Dry Needling
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (GuaSha, Percussion Device)
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Microcurrent Frequency Device (Healy)
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Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
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Neurofeedback (SCENAR, VOXX HPT)
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Phototherapy (Light wave patterns)
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Remote Telehealth Services
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Comprehensive review of health and family history, lifestyle, environment, diet, activities/sport/occupation, and other factors impacting health.
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Review of previous, current and related medical records, diagnostic and lab test results.
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Visual inspection and observation of movement.
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Selective Functional Movement Assessment
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Postural Restoration
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Restoring and Optimizing Breathing Patterns
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Review and guidance of Rehabilitation Protocols
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Corrective and Therapeutic Exercise Instruction and Demonstration
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Education and Application of Self-Care Techniques
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Some Specialty Services
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Education and guidance for complementary therapies or specific medical referral.