What is a Postural Assessment?

What is a Postural Assessment?

What is a postural assessment? A postural assessment is a visual way for a trained therapist to check someone’s overall alignment. It can highlight any postural deviations that could be causing musculoskeletal pain or discomfort. What can I expect from a postural...
What is Stretch Therapy?

What is Stretch Therapy?

What is Stretch Therapy? It uses targeted hands-on stretching techniques designed to create a more intense stretch through the muscles and tissues in order to leave you feeling relaxed, less restricted and more aligned. What can I expect from a Stretch Therapy...
GTPS (Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome)

GTPS (Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome)

Are you suffering from lateral hip pain? Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is an overarching term for the following conditions that relate to feeling pain on the outside of your hip: Trochanteric bursitis (bursa inflammation) Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy Gluteus...
What is Dry Cupping?

What is Dry Cupping?

What is dry cupping? Dry cupping is an effective way of increasing blood flow and releasing toxins using cups and a suction pump. It creates a vacuum which lifts the skin and fascia covering the muscles. Lifting these tissues creates room for increased blood flow to...
What is Soft Tissue Therapy?

What is Soft Tissue Therapy?

We offer Soft Tissue Therapy here at TFD Therapy and it is a term that you may not be familiar with, or you may not be completely sure what it entails…let us explain! What is Soft Tissue Therapy? Soft tissue therapy is used to treat injuries or as a form of...
Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a condition that affects the plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissue running along the bottom of the foot. This tissue connects the heel to the toes and plays a critical role in supporting the arch and absorbing the impact of walking,...