Full Circle Physical Therapy in Charlotte, NC
Areas of Practice
Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy
Exercise Prescription
Your physical therapist will map out exercise-related activities to address your specific needs. This plan will take into account your diagnosis, the goals you want to achieve, the type of therapy, and the duration of therapy you need.
Pre & Post-Operative Care
Physical therapy is needed before and/or after certain types of surgeries. Pre and post-operative care can accelerate the healing process and help you stay on course to regain full function.
Dry Needling
Also known as a myofascial trigger point dry needling. This is an influential form of treatment that promotes healing by addressing both short and tense muscles, as well as long and weak muscles. Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture; however, it does use the same type of filiform needles. These very fine needles are placed into the affected muscles to stimulate a twitch response.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping uses a special therapeutic tape that is strategically placed on targeted areas of the body which facilitates lymphatic drainage, provides support, decreases swelling and alleviates pain.
Sports Performance
Sports performance therapy specifically concentrates on managing and treating clients with sports and exercise-related injuries. Your therapist will also take all physiological components into consideration and apply their knowledge of exercise science to address overall physical fitness.
Balance Training
Balance training incorporates a series of exercises tailored to target your body’s core muscle groups and improve motor control. The exercises are intended to improve your posture, stability, and strength, as well as help prevent falls.
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR)
Blood flow restriction is a technique that helps clients gain strength and muscle mass by using lower intensity exercises and lighter weights, combined with blood flow occlusion. This method is especially useful for those with weight-bearing restrictions, those who need to build muscle mass after surgery, and those who have chronic pain.
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is another form of manual therapy. This technique addresses myofascial restrictions throughout the body by using stainless steel instruments with beveled edges and contours. This helps stimulate scar tissue and enhance muscle function.
Manual Therapy Techniques
This is a hands-on type of physical therapy intervention- which uses mobilization techniques to restore mobility to both muscles and joints, reduces muscle tension, and improves range of motion.