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IMS / Dry Needling

IMS / Dry Needling

Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)   What is Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)? IMS, also known as intramuscular stimulation or Trigger Point Dry Needling (TPND), is a form of passive treatment aimed at modifying pain and improving available range of motion during...

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy

  Shockwave Therapy   What is Shockwave Therapy? Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is a non-invasive, non-surgical form of treatment that can accelerate healing and improve tissue health. Shockwave therapy involves the introduction of strong energy pulses to an...

The Painful Truth

The Painful Truth

Pain is often the reason people seek medical care but it is often a highly misunderstood sensation. Traditional western medicine has made leaps and bounds in our efforts to preserve life but has missed the mark on improving the quality of it. Now this may be a point...

Physiotherapy That Works For You

Physiotherapy That Works For You

  Physiotherapy   When you think of physiotherapy, what comes to mind? If you could describe what physiotherapy is to a friend, would you be able to? It may surprise you to know that very few people can actually articulate our service. Which is odd when you...

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