Rehabilitation

Adjunct Treatment Modalities | Fitness | Health & Wellness | Pain | Rehabilitation | Science | Uncategorized

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR): The ultimate shortcut to building muscle?

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) is a technique that uses a medical grade tourniquet around the upper arm or upper leg to restrict blood flow while exercising. I know, this sounds highly unusual! Research has shown that by restricting the blood flow in and blocking the blood flow out of the limb, there is a significant…

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Dizziness | Vestibular

What is VRT?

What is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy? The vestibular system can be divided into two main systems: -The peripheral vestibular system which is made up of the ear structures and the nerve pathways to the brain. -The central vestibular system is made up of the brainstem and brain. Conditions affecting either the central or peripheral vestibular…

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Manual Therapy | Rehabilitation

Myofascial Decompression (Cupping)

Myofascial Decompression (MFD), or ‘cupping’, has been around for thousands of years. Recently it has re-gained popularity within the health and wellness community and amongst physical therapy professionals. So, besides leaving red circles on the skin, what is the point? MFD is unique amongst manual therapy modalities in that it is, by nature, decompressive. Most…

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