Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS)
February 1st, 2012
What is IMS? Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS) is, simply put, the insertion of needles into chronically tightened muscles. Inserting needles into tender and tight muscles has been around for thousands of years within the practice of acupuncture. However, most physiotherapists who are trained in IMS practice Chan Gunn IMS, which has it’s roots in acupuncture but [...]
Part time physio position available
January 19th, 2012
As of March 1st, we will have a part time position available at our clinic. We need a physio to take over an existing caseload on Monday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings as well as Saturday mornings. These hours are in high demand by patients who are trying to attend physiotherapy outside of their work hours. For [...]
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Acupuncture
At Keary Physiotherapy, we offer acupuncture as a treatment method. When used alongside therapeutic exercise and education, it can speed up the healing process and aid in pain management and tissue regeneration.
What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?
The physiotherapists at Keary Physiotherapy may recommend acupuncture as a treatment option for a variety of conditions and symptoms.
Orthopaedic Conditions
- Arthritis
- Frozen shoulder
- Low back pain
- Sprains/strains
- Swelling
- Tendonitis
- Tennis/golfer’s elbow
- Whiplash-associated disorders
Neurological Conditions
- Bell’s Palsy
- Dizziness
- Nerve irritation
- Post-stroke recovery
Pain syndromes:
- Chronic pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles)
How many acupuncture treatments can you expect?
The number of treatments you need varies depending on the condition for which you are being treated. Sometimes only a few short treatments may be enough, but for complex or chronic issues, you may need several weeks or months of treatment. 80-90% of people respond well to acupuncture with noticeable improvement within 4-6 sessions.
Why does Keary Physiotherapy offer acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years as a method of balancing the body’s energy by inserting needles under the skin at specific points. Recent scientific studies show that needles inserted at acupuncture points generate biochemical changes in the body.
Our physiotherapists have post-graduate training on using acupuncture points within the scope of their practice. Usually physiotherapists have been trained in “anatomical” acupuncture, which is the combination of the knowledge of acupuncture with western-learned anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.