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PURE OXYGEN ENHANCES THE HEALING PROCESS

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Written By Richard Flyer, Director, Renown Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that enhances the body’s natural healing process and strengthens the immune system. The treatment takes place in a clear, acrylic chamber, and patients breathe 100 percent oxygen at pressures greater than sea level atmospheric pressure (the air we breathe contains only 21 percent oxygen). This pressurization allows for a higher concentration of oxygen to reach the tissues … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Current Issue, Family Health, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: diabetes, healing, injury, oxygen

Quantum Biofeedback: Healing with the Magic of E=MC2

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Written by Mary Sutton | Awaken to your highest health and healing potential, and to your utmost athletic performance ability with cutting edge technology! Consider quantum biofeedback if you have tried traditional health approaches but are still experiencing symptoms from an injury or illness or suffering from chronic pain, stress, headaches, spinal cord and nerve injury, bone or immune system issues, attention deficit disorder, skin problems, hormonal imbalances, high blood pressure, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alternative, Current Issue, Family Health, Holistic Therapies, More Tagged With: ADD, biofeedback, immune system, injury, pain relief

Past Injuries, Chronic Pain and TMJ

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Written By Kim McIntire, Certified Rolf® Practitioner | Crash! Boom! Smash! A car accident, no matter how minor the impact, is no small thing. A “minor” whiplash, bump to the knee, sprained ankle, and the emotions (fear, anger, sadness) that go along with the accident, if not treated, can cause chronic pain and have a lasting effect upon the physical and emotional body years down the road. Any past injury, surgery, or incision in the body, can cause scar tissue to build. The fibrous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Work, Family Health, Holistic Therapies Tagged With: injury, rolfing

Health Brief: How to Treat an Athletic Injury

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By Kirk Sachtler, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS Many common misconceptions are out there about taking care of an injury. Here are some simple tips that will speed your recovery from life’s bumps in the road. Two Simple Acronyms to Remember: • PRICE • PAROM PRICE stands for Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation. PAROM stands for Pain-Free Active Range of Motion. Protection – prevent further injury by using a brace or staying off the injured part. Rest – decrease or stop the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Health, Natural Health, Physical Therapy Tagged With: injury

Warm Up With Balance Drills

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Warm Up With Balance Drills Elongate With Stretches By Kirk Sachtler, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS While a common belief is that stretching before exercise will prevent various injuries, research challenges this notion. In fact, studies show that the primary time stretching prevents injury is when your range of motion is insufficient for the activity you are attempting. What does, in fact, prevent injury is improving your balance and agility, two skills that can be improved for benefit at any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Body Beautiful, Fitness, Physical Therapy Tagged With: exercise, fitness, injury

Kirk Sachtler

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DPT, CMPT, OCS, CSCS By Sara Piccola There are two clearly defining qualities about Kirk Sachtler, PT, MS, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS. The first is his extensive education – consisting of a masters and doctorate in physical therapy alongside board certifications in manual physical therapy and strength and conditioning specialties. The second is the depth of his experience and knowledge of athletics. Kirk himself is the quintessential competitive athlete. He’s been a semi-pro tennis player, he … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conscious Health, Interviews, Physical Therapy Tagged With: injury, sports, Therapy Reviews
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