Physical Therapy
Empowers You To Regain Your Lifestyle!
Through a comprehensive assessment, Dr. Tricas identifies potential areas of weakness, imbalances, or faulty movement patterns that could increase your risk of injury. He designs customized exercise programs and targeted interventions to address these concerns, improving your overall strength, flexibility, and stability. He believes in the power of proactive care and personalized treatment plans to keep you performing at your best. Dr. Tricas will perform evidence-based techniques tailored to your specific needs like:
Manual Therapy
Dr. Tricas specializes in a variety of manual therapy techniques to address musculoskeletal conditions and promote optimal physical well-being. Some of the manual therapy techniques he employs include:
- Joint Mobilizations
- Joint Manipulations
- Muscle Energy Techniques:
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a specialized technique employed by Dr. Tricas to address musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Using thin, solid needles, he targets trigger points and tight muscle bands, stimulating a local twitch response and releasing tension in the affected areas. This technique can help alleviate pain, improve muscle function, and promote tissue healing.
Blood Flow Restriction
BFR involves the application of a specialized tourniquet system to the limbs, which temporarily restricts blood flow during exercise. This technique allows for lower-intensity exercise with greater metabolic stress, leading to improved muscle strength, hypertrophy, and endurance. BFR can maximize the benefits of exercise while minimizing the stress on joints and tissues.
Soft Tissue Mobilization
Soft tissue mobilization is a technique used in physical therapy to help alleviate pain and improve mobility in patients. This technique involves the manipulation and stretching of the soft tissues of the body including muscles, tendons and ligaments. The goal of soft tissue mobilization is to release tension and tightness in the soft tissues, as well as to increase blood flow and oxygen to these areas.
Running Analysis
Dr. Tricas offers comprehensive running analysis to help individuals optimize their running technique, prevent injuries, and improve performance. With a deep understanding of biomechanics and extensive experience in sports medicine, he conducts thorough assessments of running gait, posture, foot strike, and overall movement patterns.
Return to Sport
Return-to-sport rehabilitation is a comprehensive approach to rehabilitating an athlete and preparing them to return to their sport after an injury. This is a specialized form of physical therapy that focuses on helping athletes achieve their full potential and return to their sport as quickly and safely as possible.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a technique where cups are placed on the skin to create suction. The suction helps to increase blood flow and promote healing. Cupping therapy has been used for centuries in different cultures, including Chinese and Egyptian medicine, and is still commonly used today.
Neuromuscular Retraining
Neuromuscular re-education is a physical therapy technique that focuses on improving muscle function and reducing pain by targeting specific nerves and muscles. It involves the use of exercises, stretches, and other physical therapy modalities to help retrain the body’s neuromuscular system. This process helps to improve the patient’s strength, balance, coordination, and overall movement patterns.
Taping Techniques
Kinesiotaping is a physical therapy technique using specially designed tape that mimics human skin. It aims to support joints and muscles, improve circulation, and reduce swelling and pain. This technique can prevent injuries and enhance performance, popular among athletes and sports enthusiasts. It is an effective adjunct to traditional physical therapy methods.