Soft Tissue Specialties
Neuromuscular Reeducation PDF Print E-mail
Neuromuscular Reeducationismâ„¢ (NMR) is a hands-on technique / approach to the evaluation and functional treatment of soft tissue injuries that occur via trauma, repetitive motion, or chronic postural fatigue. It is an approach originally developed by Dr. Gary Glum and Dr. Joseph Hourigan and is currently being taught and perfected by Dr. Peter Levy. Dr. Marna and I had the pleasure of studying under Dr. Levy. I am a certified NMR practitioners and am performing this technique in office and have personally combined many of the NMR techniques with our previous myofascial release training to create what I feel is a unique way of treating muscle and joint problems.
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Graston Technique PDF Print E-mail
Graston Technique is a soft tissue diagnostic and therapeutic method that has been used in outpatient clinics since 1993. A key protocol of the Graston Technique, Graston Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (GISTM) has only recently been introduced to the chiropractic profession. Graston instruments - made of stainless steel, specifically designed and developed as an alternative to transverse friction massage - are used as an aid in the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue dysfunction or pathology. The instruments provide tactile diagnostic feedback to both the doctor and the patient, as the instruments act as a focused extension of the doctor's own hands while reducing wear and tear on the hands.
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