Correct Post-Injury Muscle Imbalances with Advanced Rehabilitation
Recovering from an injury often leads to muscle imbalances due to reduced physical activity and muscle loss. At Ambrosia MD in Ottawa, we offer specialized truFlex treatments to help restore balance and strength to muscles affected by injury, facilitating a more complete recovery and helping you regain function.
Understanding Muscle Imbalances After Injury
Injury can have a profound impact on your physical health, often leading to deconditioning and muscle loss in the affected area. For instance, if you suffer a knee injury like an ACL tear, you may notice that the quadriceps muscle on the injured side becomes significantly smaller and weaker than the unaffected side. This muscle imbalance occurs for several reasons:
Reduced Movement: After an injury, the natural inclination is to limit movement in the affected limb, leading to muscle atrophy and deconditioning.
Pain Inhibition: Pain from the injury can inhibit muscle activation, causing the muscle fibers to "shut down" as a protective mechanism. This further exacerbates muscle loss and imbalance.
Accelerating Recovery with truFlex Technology
While traditional rehabilitation methods, such as electromagnetic muscle stimulation (EMS), are often used to activate weak muscles and correct imbalances, they may not always produce the desired results. The technology used in EMS limits the level of electrical stimulation that can be delivered to the muscles, resulting in slower progress and incomplete recovery.
At Ambrosia MD, we utilize truFlex technology to deliver higher levels of electrical stimulation, effectively working the muscles harder and providing faster, more significant results. This advanced technology is particularly beneficial for patients with old injuries who have struggled to correct muscle imbalances through conventional means. Many patients have reported considerable improvements in the strength and size of the muscles on their "injured side," allowing them to regain better function and symmetry.
Personalized Rehabilitation with Dr. Sonam Maghera
Our truFlex treatments are provided under the expert guidance of Dr. Sonam Maghera, a board-certified Sport and Exercise Medicine physician.
Dr. Maghera and her team are dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans that address your specific muscle imbalances and recovery goals. Whether you’re looking to augment your physical therapy program or need additional support to overcome long-standing muscle imbalances, our team is here to help you achieve your best possible outcomes.
Interested in these treatments? Book your consultation now to learn more about how truFlex can help you correct post-injury muscle imbalances and enhance your overall recovery.
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