Myofascial Release/CranioSacral Therapy

This form of therapy is a manual technique that relaxes contracted muscles, improves blood and lymph circulation, and stimulates muscle stretch reflexes. This results in reduced pain and increased skeletal muscle mobility.

Trigger Point Therapy

Trigger point therapy alleviates pain in hyperirritable spots with a cycle of focused pressure and release. Combining trigger point therapy with myofascial release therapy and soft tissue massage techniques can restore regular blood flow and mobility to the tissues.

Decompression Therapy

We treat herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, pinched nerves, and other common conditions through spinal decompression. This form of therapy releases pressure on the spine, which releases the pressure placed on nerves. The reduced pressure results in notable pain relief for many patients.

Kinesiotape

Kinesiotape promotes natural healing and supports the muscles and joints while allowing a full range of body motion. This rehabilitative taping technique also facilitates lymphatic drainage by lifting skin at a microscopic level. This lifting of the skin allows for reduced inflammation and a decrease in pain. Kinesiotape can be used to target specific areas.

The Graston Technique

This technique mobilizes soft tissue to relieve scar tissue and expand a range of motion. Special stainless steel instruments are used to treat areas of the body that have chronic inflammation or soft tissue fibrosis. The technique is effective because the physical therapist can go as deep into the tissue as needed to promote healing. However, it is also non-invasive.

Vestibular Therapy

This form of therapy is designed to treat inner ear disorders that affect a patient's balance and cause dizziness. The therapy consists of special exercises that stabilize a patient's gaze and gate to improve the patient's ability to balance and reduce dizziness.

Low-level laser therapy can be used to treat neuromuscular skeletal problems and promote the healing of inflammatory conditions. This therapy is painless, non-invasive, and entirely drug-free. A Class IIB cold laser increases the rate of tissue healing and recovery.

Concussion Therapy

After a patient has suffered a concussion, our physical therapist evaluates the patient's condition and recommends a personalized routine to treat any resulting orthopedic, cardiovascular, or neurological conditions.

Aerial Yoga

Aerial yoga is a slow-paced restorative practice that we implement to increase the flexibility of the spine, improve neuromuscular function, and increase the patient's core strength. Using a swing that hangs from the ceiling, patients go into deep stretches and challenging yoga positions that will ultimately promote increased flexibility and function.

In addition to innovative newer therapies and techniques, Helping Hands Physical Therapy also employs traditional modalities like ultrasound therapy, electric stimulation, and iontophoresis to increase circulation and reduce the pain and swelling of injuries.

Gait/Balance Training

We provide gait and balance training to help patients become accustomed to standing and walking again after an injury or illness. We aim to minimize the risk of falls by strengthening muscles and joints, improving the patient's posture and balance, and helping them build the muscle memory and endurance necessary to move around independently.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

This form of therapy treats incontinence and difficulties with bowel movement, chronic pelvic pain, and other issues affecting the pelvic region of the body. Patients learn pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscle group and find relief from these issues.

Neurological insults can happen to us at any age. Strokes, nerve injuries to an extremity, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and brain injury are just some examples of things can limit one's ability to function. The therapists at Helping Hands PT can help you regain your independence.

Pediatric Therapy

Pediatric physical therapy helps children learn to successfully and independently perform gross motor skills and functional mobility skills. Our pediatric physical therapist at Helping Hands PT works with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximal potential to function independently at home, in school and in the community.