Techniques

THE FOLLOWING ARE SAMPLES OF LEAH’S SKILLED TECHNIQUES

MANUAL THERAPY

Joint mobilization using Maitland techniques

Myofascial release

Scar massage

Soft tissue massage

Specific facial muscle massage

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE

Tailored to individual needs

Ensure that intended muscle is activated and strengthened with each exercise

NEURO-MUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION

Facilitating recovery in muscle function after nerve injury (Central or peripheral)

Management of synkinesis

CORE STRENGTHENING

Lumbar stabilization

Pelvic

Upper cervical

Scapula stabilization

POSTURAL RE-EDUCATION

Allowing greater ease of motion and support with daily tasks

Avoidance or repetitive, overuse and harmful movement patterns

BALANCE TRAINING 

Fall prevention

Generating  support for higher skilled activities requiring balance and agility

GAIT TRAINING

Learn to walk with greater ease and less strain on your body

Learn to use assistive devices correctly (crutches, walking stick, walker, cam boot)

ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION

Workplace

Sleeping positions

Recreational activity

BREATHING TECHNIQUES

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Lateral costal expansion

FUNCTIONAL INTEGRATION AND RETRAINING

Analysis and training for tasks specifically required in daily life for home, work or recreation.

INJURY PREVENTION / PROMOTING HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Evaluation and treatment performed to identify and correct weaknesses or deficits that could lead to injury or disease.

Modification of movement patterns to enhance performance of activities or exercises.