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FAQs

What is TCM physical therapy? ›

TCM is a practice which emphasizes the body's natural ability to heal itself and maintain balance. Similarly to traditional physical therapy, TCM physical therapy is a non-invasive form of treatment that uses a variety of techniques to promote physical and emotional well-being, prevent illness, and manage pain.

Stretching. Strength training (with or without weights or exercise equipment). Massage. Heat or cold therapy.

Craniosacral therapy is an alternative treatment that claims to use a gentle touch to manipulate the joints in the cranium or skull, parts of the pelvis, and the spine to treat disease.

All Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapists (CMTPTs)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete medical system that has been used to diagnose, treat, and prevent illnesses for more than 2,000 years. TCM is based on a belief in yin and yang, defined as opposing energies, such as earth and heaven, winter and summer, and happiness and sadness.

What Is Traditional Chinese Medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use various psychological and/or physical approaches (such as acupuncture and tai chi) as well as herbal products to address health problems.

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

What is the Highest Paid Physical Therapist? PTs who work in the home healthcare service industry are the types of physical therapists with the highest salary. As of May 2023, the annual median salary for U.S.-based physical therapists working in home healthcare services was $107,870.

Physiotherapy focuses more on manual, hands-on therapy such as soft tissue and fascial releases, stretches, massages, etc. Physical therapy, on the other hand, takes a more exercise-based approach. The professionals educate patients about exercises for muscle strength, coordination, balance, and others.

People with the following health ailments or disorders should not get craniosacral therapy: Blood clots. Concussion or other traumatic brain injuries. Brain swelling.

How often should I get cranial sacral therapy? ›

Depending on what you're using CST to treat, you may benefit from between 3 and 10 sessions, or you may benefit from maintenance sessions. Your healthcare provider will help you determine what's right for you.

While Reiki deals primarily with the energetic body, Craniosacral Therapy (CST) addresses blockages in the physical body. CST is a gentle practice that focuses on releasing restrictions to the flow of cerebrospinal fluid in order to balance the body's nervous system.

Dry needling is a therapeutic procedure used to relieve muscular pain and improve joint range of motion (ROM). Dry needling side effects may include soreness, bleeding, bruising, and fatigue.

Dry needling treats muscle tissue with the goal of reducing pain, inactivating trigger points and improving movement. Typically, it's used as part of a broader physical therapy approach that includes other physical therapy treatments.

The distinction of Certified Orthopaedic Manual Therapist (COMT) is held by physical therapists who complete a post-graduate specialization in the field of neuro-muscular skeletal disorders.

Transitional Care Management (TCM) services address the hand-off period between the inpatient and community setting. After a hospitalization or other inpatient facility stay (e.g., in a skilled nursing facility), the patient may be dealing with a medical crisis, new diagnosis, or change in medication therapy.

The transmission control module is a computer system responsible for the efficient function of your car's transmission. Much like the Engine Control Module (ECM), the TCM gathers real-time data to adjust the transmission's operation to keep your vehicle running smoothly.

Why provide TCM to your patients? Transitional care management (TCM) is intended to reduce potentially preventable readmissions and medical errors during the 30 days following discharge from the acute care setting.

Chiropractic care Vs Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Approach: Chiropractic care is based on the concept of spinal alignment and its impact on overall health. TCM is a holistic system that includes acupuncture, herbal medicine, dietary therapy, and energy balancing through practices like Qi Gong.