SACROILIAC / PELVIC PAIN

 

Some specific diagnoses treated:

• sacroiliac dysfunctions

• sacroiliac strains and sprains

• sacroiliac sprain and strain

  1. sacroiliitis

  2. sacroiliac forward/backward torsions

  3. sacroiliac upslips/upshears

  4. post surgical rehabilitation

  5. post prolotherapy rehabilitation

  6. myofascial pain syndrome

  7. fibromyalgia

  8. muscle imbalances

  9. joint stiffness

  10. wear and tear syndromes

MANUAL PHYSICAL THERAPY:


"A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function."


Definition from the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)