Injury Care at Kinetic Health®
At Kinetic health we have a success rate of over 90% over in treating soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries. We have achieved this high level of success because of our unique diagnostic and integrated treatment approach.
We are very specific about what we treat, and refer out problems that do not follow into the category of musculoskeletal conditions to other specialists.
However, we can probably help you if you have an injury that falls into the musculoskeletal category. Read the following frequently asked questions to understand both our approach for resolving these types of conditions and how we can help you.
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- What procedures do you use to diagnose my condition?
- What type of treatments do you recommend, and how long is it going to take?
- What is your training and expertise in these procedures?
- Do exercises form part of your treatment procedures?
- Should I tell my family physician about my treatment program?
- How do I make an appointment at Kinetic Health?
- Download Kinetic Health Admittance Forms
We have a success rate of over 90%
What procedures do you use to diagnose my condition?
- We use standard orthopedic and neurological tests to rule out the possibility of any pathological conditions. If you have suffered any type of trauma, such as a "motor vehicle accident", we may require an X-ray (X-rays are covered by Alberta Health Care).
- We perform a biomechanical analysis to find hidden restrictions that affect your mobility, strength, and flexibility. This biomechanical analysis lets us:
- Determine which structures are affected along the entire kinetic chain of the body. We pay attention to more than just the chief area of complaint. For example, a patient with a knee injury will often have accompanying restrictions in a multitude of soft-tissue structures above and below the knee. These must also be treated to effectively resolve the problem
- Identify the antagonistic structures (opposing muscle groups) to the primary structures that are causing the biomechanical imbalances. Since any body-action is based upon balance and coordination, an opposing soft-tissue structure is always affected by restrictions in the primary structure. These must be treated in order to address any condition.
We use the information that we gather to create a customized treatment plan that addresses your soft-tissue dysfunctions.
This information allows us to apply appropriate treatment methods such as Active Release, Graston, Chiropractic, and Massage to restore full function to the affected structures.
We give each patient a copy of their diagnosis, as well as list of structures that we
will be treating.
What type of treatments do you normally recommend, and how long will these treatments take?
Our treatment recommendations vary greatly depending on the diagnosed condition, how long the condition has existed, and the current health status of the patient.
With this in mind, here are some of the general guideline that we follow:
- If the condition falls within our scope of practice as a musculoskeletal condition, we will recommend an appropriate treatment modality which has a successful track record for treating your condition.
- If the condition does not appear to be musculoskeletal in nature,
we will make the appropriate referral to an appropriate medical practitioner. We will not waste your time, or ours, if we cannot help you.
- In terms of the type of treatments we may recommend a combination of one or more of the following treatment modalities:
- Length and number of treatments vary from individual to individual. However, we will clearly define the expected number of treatments, and the expected length of time. We expect to see measurable results within even short period of time.
For example we may recommend 3 treatments a week for two weeks, with real results at the end of that period. In many cases this is all the treatment that is needed to resolve the condition. - If the condition does not resolve, or if no positive change is seen during the defined treatment period, then we will recommend discontinuation of the treatment. However, we have a very high success rate of over 90% for most conditions, and are generally able to provide real changes in the expected time period.
Our primary goal is to resolve your condition as soon as possible.
We give finite treatment times for when we start to when we finish.
We put our treatment protocols in writing.
We give you written description of your treatment program so that you always understand what we are doing.
What is your training and expertise in these procedures?
Dr. Abelson is an instructor in Active Release Techniques (ART)and co-author of the first book written for the general public about ART.
He graduated with an award for clinical excellence and has been in clinical practice for over 13 years. Dr. Abelson's associates include some of the best practitioners that he has found while teaching and during practice.
If you would like more information please click the link to the right to download Dr. Abelson's curriculum vita.
View Dr. Abelson's Curriculum Vitae
What part do exercises play in your treatment procedures?
We believe that effective, focused exercises play an important role in healing and regeneration of damaged tissues.
Every patient receives appropriate exercises. Our exercises are based on four basic principles: strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular function.
Flexibility
- Good flexibility enables muscles and joints to move through their full range of motion. Poor flexibility leads to a higher chance of injury to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
- Flexibility is joint-specific; a person may have excellent range of motion at one joint, yet be restricted in another.
- Stretching exercises help to realign new tissue that is being laid down in the direction of the muscle fibers. Without appropriate stretches, new scar tissue may form in weak random patterns, resulting in new restrictions and problems.
Strength
- Strength training is essential in the rehabilitation of any injury.
- Tissue goes through a remodeling phase which take from six month to a year.
- When new tissue is laid down to repair an area, it is very thin and weak.
- During the remodeling phase, this tissue will increase to over ten times it original diameter if the appropriate weight training exercise are applied against it.
- Without weight training the probability of re-i injury remains high.
Balance and Proprioception
- Proprioception describes the body’s ability to react appropriately (through balance and touch) to external forces.
- Proprioception exercises should begin early in the rehabilitation process.
- Effective proprioception exercises are designed to restore the kinesthetic awareness of the patient. These exercises form the basis for the agility, strength, and endurance required for complete rehabilitation.
Cardiovascular
- Cardiovascular or aerobic exercises are essential for restoring good circulation and for increasing oxygen delivery to soft-tissues.
- Lack of oxygen and poor circulation is a primary accelerator of injuries.
Should I tell my family physician about my treatment program?
Absolutely Yes! We believe that good communication between your medical practitioners is critical to ensuring that you receive the best possible care.
To keep your family physician informed and involved, we provide the following information:
- Treatment summation is given to every patient at the completion of the initial visit
- A copy of our finding is sent to the family physician.
- A summary of results upon completion of treatment is sent to your family physician.
Our remarkable success rate, combined with our open communication policy, has resulted in numerous practitioners, from many disciplines referring patients to our clinic.
How do I make an appointment at Kinetic Health?
Phone, Fax, or Email us to make an appointment at Kinetic Health.
To make your initial appointment more efficient, please download and print off the Admittance Form and fill it out before coming to your initial assessment. Click here to read more about our clinic.
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