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ADJUSTING
TECHNIQUES
OSSEOUS
TECHNIQUES
Using the
doctor's hands, the joint is adjusted to increase its range of
motion. This type of technique is most often associated with
chiropractic and often results in a "popping" sound.
Coupled Motion
Diversified
Gonstead
Thompson
LOW VELOCITY
TECHNIQUES
These gentle techniques
are commonly used on pregnant women and children. Logan Basic is
a contact near the sacrum, the base bone of your spine. Pelvic
Blocking uses angled blocks placed under the pelvis. The patient's
own body weight is utilized to slowly adjust the pelvis, a frequent site
of pain in pregnant women.
Coupled
Mobilization
Logan Basic
Pelvic Blocking
MUSCLE
TECHNIQUES
Often times,
both muscles and joints participate in the dysfunction you are
experiencing. These techniques provide a way to strengthen, relax or
reeducate muscles and are often used in conjunction with the techniques
described above.
Neuromuscular Reeducation
Post-isometric Relaxation (PIR)
Trigger Point Therapy
Fast Stretches DIAGNOSTIC
TESTING
Urine and saliva
testing (done on your own at home) may be recommended in some cases. Neurotransmitters
(urine)
Hormones (saliva)
Heavy Metals (urine)
NUTRITION
AND SUPPLEMENTATION
Changes in diet and
recommendations for nutritional supplementation are often a part of Dr.
Theirl's therapy plan. Blood tests for food sensitivities and immune
system markers are used as needed.
DIAGNOSTIC
IMAGING
X-rays, MRIs, CT and Ultrasound are referred
out to hospitals and other imaging facilities as needed.
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BRAIN-BASED
REHAB THERAPIES
Precise
exercises / stimulation that utilize well known neurologic pathways to
increase function of specific brain areas to promote integration
resulting in decreased symptoms. Hemistim
(see above photo)
Eyelights
Motor Timing Activities
Vestibuloccular Reflex Stimulation
Brain Balance Auditory Stimulation
Graduated Balance Exercises
Occulomotor Exercises
Sensory Integration Therapies
Mirror Imaging Rehab
Interactive
Metronome®
FIRST VISIT (2
hours)
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History,
examination and diagnosis
A history is taken, written and discussed, followed by a
thorough physical examination including orthopedic and neurologic
tests and determination of brain hemisphericity.
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Treatment
and Recommended Therapies
Chiropractic adjustments of the spine and/or extremities,
application of brain-based rehab therapies in accordance with
neurological findings, use of physical therapy modalities and
suggestions on at-home maintenance stretching and rehabilitative
exercises to support the in-office treatments.
SUBSEQUENT VISITS
(30-45
minutes)
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