Proper foot and ankle function is another vital part of movement. As the foot moves through its range of motion during walking and running it sets up the rest of the body for movement. Along with treating your general ankle sprains, tendonitis' and overuse injuries, ensuring your feet and ankles or functioning correctly is a must for active individuals
At Basham Chiropractic our ankle and foot treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement and retrain balance and strength
The knee joints are very vulnerable to injury as the whole weight of our body and extra forces from running and jumping is often placed through one knee at a time. The knee is also vulnerable to overuse or repetitive strain issues when hip, knee or ankle mechanics are not functioning correctly or there is significantly more work being performed by the knee or weakness in muscles surrounding.
At Basham Chiropractic our knee treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement and strengthen knee stabilisers
Rib pain can be caused by many different conditions. It is often associated with a cough, deep breathing and can produce a stabbing pain.The painful source can be due to the joint, cartilage or muscle and can be debilitating in nature.
At Basham Chiropractic our rib treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies such as correct breathing technique
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement and strengthen postural muscles
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body which makes it great for many different functions. However, by being so structurally mobile the shoulder sacrifices the strength and stability component which leaves it open to injury and instability. Common conditions of the shoulder include sprains/strains, bursitis', impingement syndromes and instability.
At Basham Chiropractic our Shoulder treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints
At home management strategies
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement to the scapular and shoulder via strengthening shoulder stabilisers
Pelvis and hip function plays a vital role in the overall biomechanics of the body. The pelvis and hips act as a foundation for the spine and can have major effects to structures above and below the pelvis and hips to compensate for altered movement caused by pain or stiffness. With most lower limb conditions and back problems the pelvis and hips should be examined.
At Basham Chiropractic our pelvis and hip treatment protocols will include;
A specific diagnosis
Patient education
Manual therapy techniques to address both muscles and joints with emphasis on pelvic alignment
At home management strategies
Progressive exercise routine to restore ideal movement and strength
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