At the Inishowen Injury Clinic we specialise in Neuromuscular and Physical therapy. Neuromuscular therapy is the scientific manipulation of the soft tissues of the body, consisting primarily of manual (hands-on) techniques such as applying fixed or movable pressure, holding, and moving muscles and body tissues.
Physical therapy does not have to be reserved only for athletes. In fact it is of interest to everyone, injured or not, as it has a number of benefits including physical, physiological and psychological.
Some of the benefits of Neuromuscular and Physical therapy include:
Neuromuscular Therapy examines six physiological factors that may create or intensify pain patterns.
These six factors are:
1) Trigger Points
2) Ischemia
3) Nerve Entrapment/Compression
4) Postural Distortions
5) Emotional Wellbeing
6) Nutrition