The Benefits of Active Therapeutic Movement (ATM)
Active Therapeutic Movement (ATM) is a corrective or rehabilitative exercise that can relieve pain, reduce inflammation and stiffness, and restore range of motion and mobility. At Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center, our chiropractor Dr. Douglas Devries may recommend ATM as part of your work injury, auto injury, or sports injury rehabilitation program in Yuma, AZ. Here is a look at some of the benefits of ATM for injury rehabilitation.
Reduced Reliance on Pain Medication
ATM promotes the body’s natural healing processes without the use of prescription pain medication. If you are worried about side effects from pain medication or want to reduce your reliance on prescription painkillers, you should consider ATM.
Improved Mobility, Flexibility, and Range of Motion
ATM uses a combination of gradually increasing therapeutic exercises and stretches to rebuild core strength after an injury. ATM can help you gently rebuild your flexibility and range of motion by relieving inflammation and pain, making muscles and tendons longer and more limber, and improving core strength.
Restored Balance and Coordination
An injury can affect your center of gravity and balance. You may have trouble walking, standing, or completing your normal daily routine. Dr. Devries will use ATM to restore your balance and coordination so that you can resume your normal routine as soon as possible.
Improved Joint Function
Dr. Devries will use a combination of ATM and chiropractic care to improve your joint stability and function. If you have an injury that affects your joints, ATM can promote cartilage and joint healing and restore mobility.
Improved Muscle Strength
ATM exercises focus on rebuilding core muscle strength to better support the spine and facilitate movement. When your core muscles are strong, it will be easier for you to move around without risk of re-injury.
Reduced Inflammation and Swelling
One of the biggest benefits of ATM is that it reduces inflammation. Inflammation and swelling can increase pain, reduce range of motion and mobility, and slow the healing process. Through ATM exercises, you can gradually improve circulation and reduce inflammation so that you can restore mobility as you heal.
Learn More About the Benefits of ATM
If you’re interested in all-natural, drug-free injury rehabilitation in Yuma, AZ, visit us at Heuser Chiropractic Health and Accident Recovery Center. Dr. Devries can identify the underlying cause of your pain and other symptoms and design a personalized injury rehabilitation plan for you. His goal is to relieve pain, improve function and mobility, restore range of motion, accelerate healing, and reduce your risk of future injury. He may recommend a combination of chiropractic rehabilitation therapies to achieve the best results, including ATM, physiotherapy, chiropractic care, therapeutic exercises and stretches, and lifestyle modification. Call us now to schedule an appointment, or request an appointment online.
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