Spinal Adjustments

Specific manipulation of a region of the spine or an extremity to restore proper joint motion and mechanics

Therapeutic Exercise

Instruction and training in activities to improve an individual’s range of motion, strength, flexibility and / or endurance

Therapeutic Activities

Instruction and training in dynamic activities that promote an individual’s functional performance and independence

Neuromuscular Re-Education

Instruction and training in activities that re-educate the body to develop optimal movement patterns, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture and / or proprioception (body position awareness)

Self-care / Activities of Daily Living Management

Instruction and training that enhances an individual’s ability to perform activities of daily living, understand self-care strategies for symptom management in home / work environment, utilize safety procedures to reduce risk of falls or injury and increase the knowledge base of individual in regards to independent living

Manual Therapy

Skilled clinical techniques that involve the mobilization of muscle and / or joint to improve biomechanical function of these body structures

Graston Technique

An innovative, patented form of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization that enables clinicians to effectively break down scar tissue and fascial restrictions utilizing specially-designed stainless steel instruments to specifically detect and effectively treat areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation

Kinesiotaping

Rehabilitative taping method that can be utilized in a clinical setting for a variety of purposes
  to assist and/or give support to muscles / joints

  to prevent over-contraction / decrease or eliminate muscle spasm

  to mobilize and / or manipulate skin and / or muscle
  to create space underneath the skin to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage
  to promote correct muscle and joint function
  to provide pain relief by targeting the source of the pain

I-Joy Balance / Proprioception Training

Exercise intervention that provides a fun and challenging opportunity to advance balance and proprioception in the human body

WAVE™ Pro Elite Vibration Training

Low impact vibration training on a state-of-the-art platform that can be utilized for numerous health benefits including increasing strength, stability, balance and flexibility through variable frequency and patented air-wave technology   

Sport-specific Training

Dynamic training that focuses on movement patterns specific to the individual’s sport to promote peak performance in competition

Plyometrics / Agility Training

Specific training for movement patterns that require both power and propulsion in addition to speed / accuracy

Postural Training

Correction of muscular imbalances and postural distortion patterns for proper body alignment and position

Body Mechanics Training

Education and training on the principles of proper body mechanics for injury prevention and to enhance an individual’s knowledge base on the importance of body mechanics in daily life

Ergonomics / Computer Workstation Set-up

Education and training on the principles of ergonomics with practical application in work and / or home environment

Manual / Mechanical Traction

Manual or mechanical forces that stretch and mobilize the spine or extremities to provide relief from muscle spasm, capsular stiffness or nerve root impingement

Soft-Tissue Mobilization / Myofascial Release

Hands-on technique that involves applying sustained pressure (gentle) into the myofascial connective tissue restrictions with the goal of  eliminating pain and restoring motion to both muscles and joints

Ultrasound

Intervention that consists of using ultrasonic sound waves for a therapeutic effect: pain control, spasm management and accelerated tissue healing

Infrared Light Therapy

Intervention that consists of using infrared light for the therapeutic effect of tissue repair and pain relief

Electrical muscle stimulation

Intervention that consists of using electrical current for a therapeutic effect: muscle contraction / inhibition, pain control, spasm management, accelerated tissue healing….North Suburban Healthcare.P.A. has a variety of different waveforms available to achieve the desired therapeutic effect located below:

  - Interferential current

  - Russian

  - High volt

  - Premodulated

  - Microcurrent  

   - Direct current  

Injury Massage

Massage technique that treats the muscle specific to the type of injury that was sustained using a combination of strokes to alleviate pain and inflammation

Deep Tissue Massage

Massage technique that works against the grain of the muscle targeting the deepest layers of the muscle and underlying soft tissue structures, higher intensity massage intervention 

Trigger Point Massage

Massage technique that is designed to alleviate the source of the pain through intermittent cycles of pressure and release of painful regions, active participation by patient through breathing techniques may sometimes be part of the intervention

Sports Massage

Massage technique geared specifically toward an athlete’s sport of choice with focus on “troublesome” area(s), utilized in both pre and post-event environments

Swedish Massage 

Most common massage technique that utilizes long gliding strokes with the grain of the muscle to help facilitate relaxation, further techniques like percussion, kneading or circular pressure may be incorporated 

Reflexology

Massage technique that focuses solely the hands and / or feet using specifically targeted points to send signals to the nervous system and  brain regions, intervention beneficial for a variety of types of ailments

Prenatal Massage

Massage technique for expecting mothers to reduce stress and promote an overall sense of well-being, benefits associated with this technique dependent on trimester ranging from a reduction in fatigue / headaches to enhancing sleep patterns

Raindrop Technique Massage

Massage technique designed to bring balance to the body with its relaxing and mild application using essential oils and promoting tissue healing