Physiotherapy Services
Rehabilitation
It all begins with understanding the intrinsic anatomy and physiology of your issues and from there we can take you to a full recovery. Shawn has in-depth anatomy and clinical skills ( as a past assistant professor in clinical orthopaedics and anatomy) to help you on your way to recovery and improved quality of life. Whether you are a post surgical client, or in need of sports rehabilitation or simply in need of strength training, Shawn has the clinical expertise to help in your recovery.
Vestibular
Shawn Allen has advanced training and certification in Vestibular Rehabilitation ( Cinical Competency in Vestibular Rehabilitation Certificate and has been providing Vestibular Therapy and concussion treatment for over 20 years. He is now able to provide these services in a mobile clinic to your front door. He can provide full assessment and and treatments, including infrared goggles and optokinetic rehabilitation training.
Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy-How does it work?
Laser therapy produces an photochemical reaction various cells in the body. Photons are absorbed by mitochondria and in the cell membranes by chromophores which are photosensitizer’s that can generate reactive oxygen following irradiation from laser. The mitochondria will produce photo energy which gets converted to electromagnetic energy in the form of ATP which is the body’s energy source. This provides required energy for the body to repair itself. Cell membranes also show an increase in permeability which allows other physiological changes to occur; such as, allowing the bodies cleanup cells such as macrophages and repair cells such as fibroblasts to function more effectively. In other words the energy produced from laser is converted in the body for energy needed to help prepare itself and change inflammatory and pain reactions less reducing pain inflammation and enhancing healing rates.
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a technique used in physiotherapy to resolve direct trigger points. Primarily these are the taut bands of skeletal muscle located in a greater muscle group, as they are generally not easily accessed with manual methods and can benefit from the precise stimulation of these points.