TREATMENTS FOR INJURIES: R.I.C.E. is a popular acronym to follow in the treatment of acute injuries such as a sprain, a strain, a muscle pull, or a muscle tear, according to the Medical Review Board. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation are the key treatments in the R.I.C.E protocol. These four immediate aids can limit swelling, relieve pain and protect injured tissues. The National Library of Medicine also suggests taking an anti-inflammatory medication or Tylenol to reduce pain and swelling in the first few days of the injury. If the injury is not acute, the Sports Injury Clinic suggests that the need for surgery, rehabilitation, a sports massage, stretching exercises or strengthening exercises may be needed.
ROBOTIC THERAPY: Robotic therapy is a non-invasive therapy designed to make corrections to areas of the body in pain. The therapy is used with an engineering approach by the Meilus Muscular Therapy & Sports Company. A patient's body is analyzed to determine the source of pain before starting therapy with the robot. Once the pain is identified, a robot uses a manipulation wand to apply gentle pressure to the connective tissue that is causing the pain and returns the muscle to its normal state by releasing waste build-up. When the build-up is gone, the tissue is softened, and relief of the pressure is near along with the restoration of normal blood flow to promote further healing. This robot is used to help with back pain, spinal cord injuries, sciatica, headaches, carpal tunnel, bursitis, tennis elbow, sprains and strains, and arthritis, among other ailments.
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Meilus Muscular Therapy & Sports, Inc.
St. Petersburg, FL
(727) 547-1233
http://www.meilus.com
