Treatment is done primarily using the Integrated Systems Model (ISM). It is a way of assessing and treating injuries that looks at the relationship of the different regions of the body. It aims to find the driver, or actual cause of the injury, vs just chasing pain. We correct the driver and work on creating a new strategy to improve the quality of movement. ISM pairs very well with the other parts of my practice.
The two most important parts of a physiotherapy treatment are manual therapy and home exercise prescription. Manual therapy is the hands-on part of physiotherapy. Specific techniques are used to mobilize (move) joints and release muscles. This is often the first step in correcting an ISM driver. A home exercise program is essential to physiotherapy success and time is spent each appointment reviewing, updating and supervising a patient’s home exercises, stretches and release techniques.
Sonja Schaefer
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