By: Scott Knoche, PT, Dip, MDT, CSCS Early History of Compression Therapy Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) was a concept I became familiar with years ago while listening to people in the heavy weight-lifting and body building communities. I learned they would tie rubber tubing around the upper portion of their arm or leg while lifting. … Read more »
Posts Categorized: Innovative Treatments
Missouri Direct Access Physical Therapy
Currently Missouri requires a physician’s referral to access physical therapy services. HB410 passed the House on March 14, 2019. This is a link from verywellhealth that discusses some of the related issues: https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-direct-access-to-physical-therapy-2696649 Neighboring states Nebraska and Iowa have unrestricted patient access; Kansas and Arkansas have fewer restrictions than Missouri. ACTION NEEDED! Go to Missouri… Read more »
Certified McKenzie Clinic
The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT) is an internationally acclaimed method of assessment and treatment for spinal and extremity pain developed by New Zealand Physiotherapist Robin McKenzie. It has been widely used all over the world for more than 30 years. Summit Strength is the only Certified McKenzie Clinic in the Kansas… Read more »
April is “Limb Loss Awareness Month”
By Tami Williams, PTA Do you have or know someone with limb loss or limb difference? Do you want to speak up for yourself or speak out for others? The Amputee Coalition is launching an aggressive campaign, AMPLIFY, to encourage people with limb loss and limb difference as well… Read more »
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)
As we approach our 15th year of serving the Kansas City area, we would like to thank medical providers and patients for entrusting us and for giving us the opportunity to help improve movement, function, and quality of life. As always during our one-on-one sessions, Summit Strength’s therapists provide high level movement and mechanical analysis and treatments that… Read more »
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