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Treatment Options (physical therapy, manual therapy, Chiropractic
State of the Art Manual Medicine
The manual methods division at NOVA Rehabilitation is widely know for its skill and expertise particularly in the area of the spine and extremities. Gentle spinal and joint corrections often provide immediate and lasting relief. In addition to the spinal alignment techniques, these joint corrections can even be performed on shoulders, elbows, wrists, knee's, and ankle's and have been shown to immediately reduce muscle spasms and slow down dangerous forms of arthritis. Our Myofascial Release and muscle re-alignment programs can help restore the normal collagen alignments of the the muscle fibers and greatly enhance both pain relief and muscle performance. Even if chronic scar tissue is embedded in the muscle or joint Myofascial Release Techniques immediately restore the lost motion of the myo-skeletal system. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Re-education techniques are also used to start the restoration of normal spine and joint mechanics. These procedures will enable your body to start to relax and re-learn lost vital movement programs that are necessary for normal muscle and joint health. The Manual Methods division of NOVA is laced throughout all stages of treatment. From the initial acute pain management phase of care we use manual methods to quickly help the inflammation and muscle guarding. When muscle re-habilitation starts we often will use manuals to specifically target weakened and deconditioned muscles. Many times our patients feel stronger like they had a work out but yet relaxed like they had a massage after these procedures. There is an immediate sense of flexibility an enhanced blood and neurological function. Both our elderly and professional athletes we treat and train benefit from theses methods. Our background in Chiropractic also gives us a wealth of experience in dealing with complex spinal conditions. You can trust your body to the experts at NOVA.
Advanced Physical Medicine
NOVA's strong background in physiotherapy is clearly evident in its broad array of modalities. The physical therapy modalities are used for pain control, spasm reduction, fluid and edema control, neurogenic atrophy, and bone healing. Pain control from EMS (electrical muscle stimulation) can often benefit the patient for hours after each session. Ultrasound can both provide a deep heating effect and can remove fluid from inflamed and swollen joints or tendons. Ultrasound has also been shown to give a slight anesthetic effect. There are a variety of tractions to restore motion and decrease nerve inflammation that can be utilized either in the office or for use at home. Our stretching regime can prepare your body for deeper alignments, injury prevention, joint integrity, and reduce the impact on your spine and extremities. It is likely the most relaxed but therapeutic flexibility program in the area. Our patients often remark that they are more flexible than they have ever been in their whole life.
Specialized Rehabilitation from pain control in the elderly to the Olympic Athlete
If you are looking for a physical therapist in Sterling VA or physical therapist in Fairfax VA
Our program has earned the attention of the areas top physicians and surgeon's for its quality and integrity. Our rehabilitation program can help even the most difficult of cases with special needs, the elderly, and even elite athletes. With the latest techniques to optimize outcomes and get you fit while maximizing your efforts. Utilizing eccentric isotonic maximimization muscle strength and endurance is achieved faster and more efficiently over any other known methods. The professional trainers and rehabilitation specialists are with you every step of the way giving you caring and hands on service. We have trained and rehabilitated professional and Olympic hopefuls as well are
If you are looking for a Chiropractor in Sterling Va or Chiropractor in Herndon Va or Chiropractor in Fairfax Va
Northern Virginia’s Top Rehabilitation Specialists - Dr. Ratcliffe
is the areas only physician that is also board certified as a
chiropractor as well as being board certified as a
rehabilitation specialist. This additional board certification
and extensive training, singles Dr. Ratcliffe out as a national leader in
physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Ratcliffe's education and
training makes him the areas most trusted clinician among other rehabilitation
specialists including orthopedists, physical therapists, and chiropractors. - Dr.
Ratcliffe is one of the areas leading manual therapists as well.
NOVA is
highly regarded and trusted by the areas other medical specialties.
Dr. Ratcliffe is board certified and licensed to perform physiotherapy and manual
medicine.
Nova Chiropractic and
Rehabilitation Clinics serve patients in Northern Virginia,
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Services at NOVA Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy * Sports * Massage ~ Chiropractic
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