YORKVILLE, Ill., July 22, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville announced that the practice has acquired three new pieces of equipment to help patients recovering from lower back disc herniations and leg pain. The new equipment includes the whole body vibration unit, 4-way hip strengthening machine, and the quad and hamstring machine. Training with this equipment is incorporated into the practice's chiropractic rehabilitation program.
Yorkville chiropractor Dr. Brian Berkey announced that Advanced Physical Medicine of Yorkville is utilizing new equipment to help patients heal faster following an injury. "These new machines complement our integrated approach to injury rehabilitation and chiropractic care," said Dr. Berkey. "Elite athletes use these machines to recover following sports injuries. We are excited to offer patients these cutting-edge treatments."
The whole body vibration unit uses vibration to stimulate the body's muscles. The machine emits vibrations waves that cause the muscles to contract 25 to 50 times every second.
"Short training sessions of only 15 minutes on the vibration unit produce dramatic results," said Dr. Berkey. "As we increase the acceleration load, the vibration machine causes the body's muscles to work harder. The vibrations help train the body, without the high stress impact of physical activities like running. This combines the best of intense cardio with low-impact conditioning for impressive results."
According to the Yorkville chiropractor, the vibration unit helps patients recover from an injury by building core strength. It also stimulates circulation, which helps the body heal itself.
Dr. Berkey also incorporates the 4-way hip strengthening machine into exercises, along with the quad and hamstring machines. These machines isolate key muscles, improving strength, tone and performance.
"The 4-way hip machine specifically addresses hip adduction, abduction, extension, and flexion," said Dr. Berkey. "By bringing a full range of movement back to the hips, we help decrease soreness, improve flexibility and reduce pain. This is especially important for patients who have sustained a herniated disc in the lower back."
The quad and hamstring machines help isolate and tone the quad and hamstring muscles. Strengthening these muscles will build a stronger foundation for patients who struggle with leg pain.
Already, the Yorkville chiropractor is seeing significant results.
"When patients are struggling with chronic pain, the last thing they want to do is hit the gym for a workout," said Dr. Berkey. "Our machines help patients enjoy the same benefits of intense rehabilitation training without the risk of re-injury to the body or damage to the soft tissues."
Advanced Physical Medicine is owned and operated by physicians dedicated to relieving chronic pain through chiropractic care and therapy treatments. In addition to the practice's new equipment, patients may also benefit from massage therapy, internal medicine, preventive care or physical therapy. The practice treats patients who suffer from back, leg and hip pain due to an auto injury, work injury, spinal stenosis and carpal tunnel syndrome.