Treating with LasersCoracoclavicular Ligament Release
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
The coracoclavicular ligaments are an often overlooked area in shoulder girdle and thoracic outlet dysfunction.. Their anatomical position places them in a crucial junction between the coracoid process and lateral clavicle and they are often short and tight with a history of trauma or postural issues.
Spinal Mobilization with Lasers
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
Many rehabilitation practitioners now use low level lasers in their practices for a variety of musculoskeletal interventions. Hand therapists use them to treat carpal tunnel syndrome and clinical studies show efficacy for this diagnosis.[1, 2] Dentists are using them to reduce pain and to treat TMJ syndrome.[2, 3] Diabetic clinics are using them to treat peripheral neuropathies. Wound care facilities have discovered that they can stimulate wounds to heal where other treatments have failed. [4] And clinicians are finding that lasers help to treat degenerative joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis in dramatic ways. [5, 6, 7]
Lateral Pterygoid Release
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
A key structure in TMJ dysfunction, the lateral pterygoid muscle is a primary muscle of mastication and is often restricted and tight. It is frequently associated with upper cervical and occipital pain. I find that I can get significant changes in the suboccipital region simply by releasing the lateral pterygoids bilaterally.
Laser-Assisted Myofascial Release
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
As a Certified Advanced Rolfer® with extensive training in Myofascial Release, my primary approach to treatment is soft tissue manual therapy.
I’ve distinguished myself in my community as an expert on soft tissue work. Referrals come almost exclusively from the word-of-mouth recommendations of my patients.
Sympathetic Nervous System Balance with the Q1000 Resonator
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
The technique used for balancing the sympathetic nervous system is quite simple. You apply the Q1000 resonator using Mode 2 to each adrenal gland for a full cycle on each side. But understanding why it seems to work so well takes some explanation.
Read more: Sympathetic Nervous System Balance with the Q1000 Resonator
Techniques for the Lymph System
- Source: Cathy Ulrich, PT, DPT
Most of us have heard of lymph nodes - often as they relate to the spread of cancer – they can be thought of as the water treatment plants in our waste management system. These nodes basically serve as the places where lymphocytes, very specialized white blood cells, live and do their work. T-lymphocytes are those cells that are severely attacked when someone has AIDS, so we can appreciate how important these cells are to maintaining our immune system.
