Therapy Protocols and Treatment

The initial assessment combines both a Western and Eastern Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) approach, which includes the following:

Initial Questioning: Assesses the overall constitution of the patient
Orthopedic Examination and Diagnostic Imaging: Hypothesizes likelihood of injured tissue and possible contributing factors, and confirms or disproves the existence of such conditions
Vertebral Fixations and Facilitated Segments: Takes into account age-related factors, specifically for athletes older than 30
Posture Evaluation: Examines postural deviations and muscle imbalance that may be contributing to injury
Diagnosis: Determines treatment plan and protocol

Treatments then include a combination of any or all of the following:

Acupuncture treatment and/or Moxibustion Soft-tissue release, including:
Tuina, myofacial release, Neuromuscular therapy, trigger point therapy, sports massage,etc
Stretching – PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation) or AIS (Active Isolated Stretching)
Kineseotaping(R) – when necessary
Internal and/or External Herbal Medications
Therapeutic Exercise Prescription

AcuSportsTherapy is a top sports acupuncture Delray Beach clinic that helps people reach their highest potential for peak performance in life and sports. Holly Green, founder of AcuSportsTherapy, incorporates principles from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western Sports Medicine to view the patient’s injury from a truly integrated perspective. Contact us to learn how we can help you recover faster, prevent recurring injury, perform at your highest level, and sleep better.

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