IMS/Dry Needling ~ How it works & what it helps with!

As a physiotherapist who see’s patients in both Nanaimo & Parksville BC, I have seen firsthand the benefits of intramuscular stimulation (IMS) for countless patients recovering from injury who are experiencing tight muscles, nerve pain, or chronic pain. IMS is a type of therapy that involves inserting fine acupuncture needles into tight, painful muscles to release tension and improve function.

One of the key benefits of IMS is its ability to target and relieve tight muscles, which can be a major contributor to pain and dysfunction. Tight muscles can cause nerve impingements, leading to pain, tingling, or weakness in the affected area. IMS works by disrupting the tight muscle fibers and promoting normal function, reducing the tension on the affected nerve and decreasing pain.

IMS also has a neurophysiological effect, helping to reset the nervous system and reduce chronic pain. The stimulation from the needle triggers a reflex in the nervous system, which can help to reduce pain and improve function. Additionally, IMS can help to improve circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the affected area and promoting healing.

IMS is a safe and effective therapy that can provide relief for many patients with chronic pain, tight muscles, or nerve pain. The therapy is performed by a trained practitioner and involves the use of sterile, single-use needles. IMS is well tolerated by most patients and has few side effects, making it a suitable option for many individuals seeking relief from injury-related pain.
In conclusion, IMS is a valuable tool for physiotherapists and patients seeking to improve function and relieve pain after an injury. By targeting tight muscles, improving circulation, and resetting the nervous system, IMS can provide effective relief for chronic pain, nerve pain, and tight muscles, helping patients recover from injury and return to their active lifestyles.

If you are experiencing chronic pain (any issue lasting longer than three months), neuropathic or nerve pain, or persistent muscular stiffness reach out today and we are happy to assess your condition and determine if IMS is a suitable part of a treatment plan for you and your goals.

We have locations in both beautiful Nanaimo and Parksville, BC and have admin teams standing by happy to connect with you!

New Advanced Clinic Location in Parksville

It is with great excitement, humility, and pride that we are reaching out to inform you that Advanced Health + Sports Clinic is opening a second location in beautiful Parksville, BC.

Parksville and the surrounding regions such as: Qualicum Beach, French Creek, Dashwood, Errington, Coombs, Whiskey Creek, & Nanoose Bay are all unique communities that we are thoroughly looking forward to connecting with to help each individual we work with conquer their pain, overcome injuries, and maximize their physical potential.

We will be opening our doors as of Tuesday June 21^st, 2022 and look forward to having the opportunity to serve the Parksville & Qualicum areas with a closer and more convenient location.

New Clinic Information

The clinic will be located Unit-5, 100 Lombardy Street right on the corner of Lombardy Street and Morrison Avenue.
Phone Number 250 586 8556
Our operating hours will be from 7:30am-4:30pm
Ample free-parking is available in the front parking lot (fronting the Island Highway), on Lombardy, and on Morrison.
Online booking will remain available using Janeapp and will allow patients to select Nanaimo or Parksville locations based on proximity and convenience.
Direct billing will be up and running akin to our Nanaimo location.

Services Offered

Orthopedic Physiotherapy

IMS
Dry Needling

Conussion Management

Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy

We wish you a wonderful weekend and a happy & healthy transition into the summer season of 2022.

Yours in Health;

The Advanced Health Team

COVID-19 Update

Clinic Closed Until April 24th

As the sun comes up on Nanaimo this week we want to inform the community that in light of the Provincial Health Authorities recommendations we will continue remain closed for walk-in appointments through April 24^th, 2020.

Our Teams Message to You:

We are all in this together and community health is being kept front of mind.
We are STILL here for you in any way we can be (reach out to us by phone or email).
Our staff has successfully transitioned to Tele-Health for physiotherapy and chiropractic care and are bookable online or by phone to help you continue to improve old problems or assess new ones!
For further updates or tips and education on common injuries, please follow us on FaceBook or Instagram.

A virtual-rehabilitation appointment also known as Telehealth – is a great option when your unable to make it to the clinic for a hands-on session. Telehealth allows the patient to still have a productive and meaningful 1-on-1 session with your physiotherapist or chiropractor without having to leave your home or workplace.

While we won’t be able to offer the hands-on skills such as manual therapy and dry-needling we often use, we can still provide many valuable tools including but not limited to:

Assessment and diagnosis of your injury
Education and self management techniques on how to best manage your ailments
Exercise instruction and prescription
Identify aggravating and easing factors
Referral for imaging or other healthcare providers when needed
Equipment recommendations such as sport-braces, orthotics, crutches, taping technique’s, etc.

Conditions that may benefit from virtual physiotherapy include:

Pre and Post Surgical Care of all Orthopedic Conditions (hip, shoulder, knee, foot, ankle, etc.)
Balance/Vertigo Rehabilitation
Postural Training
Arthritis Management
Back/Neck Rehabilitation
Concussion Management
Nerve Pain Management
Repetitive Strain Injury
Sciatica
Joint Pain Management
Headache Management
Muscle and Ligament Strains and Sprains

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COVID – 19 Update: Clinic Closed Until The End of March

Greetings valued patient,

Our team has been closely monitoring the developing COVID-19 situation and we are here to help assist you during this difficult time. As a collective group, we decided that the most responsible and ethical way to support our patients and our community at large is to temporarily change the way we deliver healthcare.

From March 18 – 31^st, Advanced Health + Sports Clinic, will not be offering in-person/hands on treatment to ensure patient and practitioner safety and to adhere to the Canadian Health Authorities recommendations for social distancing and to follow recommendations provided by our respective professional colleges.

In this interim period, we will be transitioning operations to offer services online via video conferencing. Maintaining continuity of care for our patients is paramount to us and by transitioning to services online, you will still have access to care and consultation from most disciplines including: physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and athletic therapy.

While we won’t be able to offer the hands on skills such as manual therapy and dry-needling we often use, we can still provide assessment, education, exercise instruction, coaching and advice. Certainly, these treatment sessions will look a little different than our typical appointments – but our team is still here to provide you with valuable support.

Please note
We will be offering in-clinic appointments for EMERGENCY cases ONLY, these will be decided on a case by case basis by the appropriate practitioner. If you have an emergency case (i.e. post-surgical, acute concussion, etc), please call us between 9AM and 3PM between Monday and Friday, Natalie and Tara will be able to take your request and process it accordingly.

Advanced Health + Sports Clinic places tremendous value on our communities health, happiness and safety and we want to make it clear that we are here for you. Hard times often necessitate hard decisions – temporarily closing our doors certainly was one of them, but we feel it was a decision made for the right reasons pertaining to safety and ethical considerations. During the next two weeks we will remain accessible via phone, email, and video chat to connect with you and help you in any way shape or form that we can.

How does Telehealth work?

You will be able to book “Virtual” assessments and subsequents via phone or via our JaneApp platform as of Friday March 20^th, at 3PM . At your virtual appointment time, you will receive an e-mail invitation to Physitrack, all one has to do is press on the highlighted link and accept the prompt for the video call (very similar to Skype). We assure all our patients that Physitrack is HIPPA compliant and offers encrypted Telehealth/Video Calling to ensure your confidentiality.

For new patients, virtual assessments can be very valuable, please ensure to book a “Virtual Assessment” to ensure an hour block is reserved for your appointment.
For any returning patients that would like to check-in with their health care provider, to progress their exercise program for example, please ensure to book a “Virtual Subsequent”.

Please feel free to contact us for any inquiries.

Let’s grow together, learn together, take care of one another, and we are confident we can come out of this stronger and wiser. Have a wonderful rest of your week and we look forward to hearing from you.

Yours in Health,
The Advanced Team

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