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GUA SHA: A TRADITIONAL HEALING TECHNIQUE
The past few years has seen a steady rise in popularity of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine). You’ve probably know Chinese reflexology and acupuncture, but one healing practice you may never have heard of is called “gua sha.” Sometimes called “coining” or “spooning” by Westerners, the process involves scraping the surface of the skin in order…
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HOW TO USE CUPPING THERAPY FOR PAIN RELIEF
I was introduced to cupping four years ago while being treated for an auto collision injury. It is a traditional treatment, which uses the application of suction cups to the body. My chiropractor had just hired a massage therapist who was very interested in naturopathic medicine and holistic healing. With three children under the age…
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Vitalstim
VitalStim is a specific type of electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) therapy that is used to treat dysphagia, which is difficulty swallowing. The therapy uses low-voltage electrical current to stimulate the muscles used for swallowing, which can help to improve muscle strength and function. In this article, we will discuss the mechanism of action, applications, benefits,…
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Vitalstim Therapy
VitalStim therapy is a type of electrical stimulation therapy that is used to treat patients with swallowing disorders, also known as dysphagia. It is a non-invasive treatment that uses a low-voltage electrical current to stimulate the muscles used for swallowing. In this article, we will discuss the mechanism of action, indications, administration, benefits, and potential…
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Microcurrent Point Stimulation
Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) therapy is a relatively new form of physical therapy that uses very low-voltage electrical impulses to stimulate specific points on the body. The therapy is based on the principle that the body’s cells have electrical properties, and that by applying small electrical currents to specific points, the cells can be stimulated…
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Electrical Stimulation Therapy ASHA
Electrical Stimulation Therapy ASHA refers to the use of electrical stimulation therapy in accordance with the guidelines set by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). ASHA is a professional organization for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. They provide guidelines and standards for the practice of speech-language pathology and audiology, and promote the…