Optimal Health Services

HRV

CEP has integrated heart rate variability (HRV) technology to achieve a baseline of a client’s physical state. This non-invasive, 5 minute procedure paints a picture of the body’s wellness and recovery capacity by gaining feedback from electrical activity of the heart. Through analysis of this critical information, physical therapists can develop individualized plans to improve health status and increase functional capacity during fitness activities.

PEMF
Our clinic now offers the best in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) technology, powered by Pulse Centers. This device directs pulsed energy waves toward damaged or injured areas of a patient’s body.  Environmental exposure to damaging frequencies (cellular signaling, Wi-Fi, microwaves, etc), stress, and lack of restorative rest translates to a sub-optimal state of wellness. Through PEMF therapy, the cells of the body are “recharged”, making it easier for the body to restore its health status. 

Graston Technique

After an injury, the body creates scar tissue to help repair damaged muscles, tendons and ligaments. This scar tissue is often weaker and less flexible than normal soft tissue and can cause pain and decreased mobility. Graston Technique utilizes specialized stainless steel tools to help detect scar tissue and adhesions within soft tissue and promotes the realignment of healing fibers to improve mobility.

Graston Technique has been clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating both acute and chronic conditions such as:

• Cervical sprain/strain – Neck pain
• Lumbar sprain/strain – Low back pain
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Wrist pain
• Plantar Fasciitis – Foot pain
• Lateral Epicondylitis – Tennis elbow
• Medial Epicondylitis – Golfer’s elbow
• Rotator Cuff Tendinosis – Shoulder pain
• Patellofemoral Disorders – Knee pain
• Achilles Tendinosis – Ankle pain
• Shin Splints/Running Injuries

Graston instruments resonate in the clinician’s hands allowing the therapist to isolate adhesions and restrictions and treat them with precision. Just as a stethoscope amplifies what the human ear can hear, the Graston instruments significantly increase what the human hands can feel. Combined with stretching and strengthening activities, Graston Technique can drastically reduce recovery time.

Pro-Stretch

Diminish pain and soreness, speed-up your recovery process and gain flexibility with this innovative program. Pro-Stretch includes dynamic movements, a variety of stretching techniques, as well as myofascial release techniques to gain flexibility and stability. This enables our clients to continue strengthening weakened areas, while improving flexibility and mobility and decreasing the risk of future injury.

Pro-Stretch is the perfect program for people looking to relieve pain and eliminate tightness. Our goal is to help clients move better with less pain and less risk for future injuries.

Baseball-Specific Stretching

CEP is one of only a few specialists in the nation using these innovative manual stretching techniques.

• Effective in gaining up to 25% improvement in shoulder and elbow ROM in one 30-minute session
• Vital for injury prevention and performance enhancement in high-level overhead athletes
• Many of our baseball pitchers use this unique stretching treatment as a means of “recharging” a tired arm midseason
• Great for baseball pitchers with nagging elbow and shoulder pain, for pre-game performance enhancement or post-game recovery

Conditions that may benefit from Pro-Stretch:

• Rotator cuff tendonitis/bursitis
• Shoulder instability
• Dead Arm Syndrome
• Snapping Scapula Syndrome
• Tennis elbow, Golfer’s elbow, Little League Elbow
• Nerve pain/radiculopathy

KINESIOTAPE

Kinesiotape is a revolutionary sports medicine solution for treating and preventing common sports injuries such as shoulder impingement, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, knee pain, and more.

Kinesiotape provides the same support and stability as other modalities without restricting blood flow or limiting ranges of motion. It is applied over and around muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft or fibrous tissues to provide lightweight, comfortable support, prevent injury and speed recovery.

CEP is proud to offer Rock Tape brand kinesiotape, which has been found to have superior durability for athletes rehabilitating, recovering, and training under the toughest conditions. Our clinical trials have shown Rock Tape to last for several days following application.

Key features include:

• Heat activated latex-free adhesive meets needs of even the most sensitive skin and will not deactivate in water
• Elasticity stimulates skins natural give and stretch for a “second skin” effect and can last longer than other tape applications (up to 5 days)
• Supports and provides stability without restricting ranges of motion
• Therapeutic effects lift and convolutes facial plane to allow for lymph drainage

Kinesiotape applications deliver these benefits by providing proprioception that signals muscles for facilitation or inhibition, mechanically supporting joints such as the knee or ankle, approximating connective tissues to relieve stress, or activating the one cell layer-thick lymph system to move fluid. Utilizing these techniques allows inflamed or stressed tissues to have a chance to heal.