PUSH® Therapy is Evolutionary
PUSH Therapy represents evolution in the field of bodywork. Developed by
Takatsuno Therapies, it is a specialized muscle therapy designed
specifically to relieve the pain that accompanies chronic muscle
tension.
Chronic tension is a significant cause of ongoing pain, dysfunction,
and discomfort in adults. Although widespread, it is often overlooked.
PUSH Specialized Therapy
SM provides a comprehensive program that can identify and
eliminate this common problem.
Chronic Passive TensionSM
The concept of Chronic passive tension is central to understanding why PUSH Therapy is so effective.
When muscles need to act, as in moving an arm or leg, they contract and
shorten. With repeated activity, they begin to fatigue. As this is
occurring, a physiologic process is set in motion that results in a
more limited blood supply to the tiring muscles. In conjunction with this process, a cycle can
occur in which muscle fibers fail to lengthen completely when they return
to a resting (passive) state. When this happens repeatedly, the fibers
begin to remain somewhat contracted at all times. Blood supply is
reduced and oxygen levels (which depend on blood supply) decline.
Chronic Passive Tension (CPT) describes the ongoing contraction that
persists, even when muscles are in a state of rest. Chronically tense muscles
often exert pressure on joints and other soft tissues, like nerves,
causing pain.
CPT is a state that usually develops gradually, unnoticed until it
results in discomfort and dysfunction. PUSH Therapy works by
permanently changing muscle tissue so that it consistently returns to a
relaxed and supple resting state. When this occurs, function is
restored and lasting improvements in postural alignment, strength and
performance are achieved.
Soft Pressure StimulationSM
Soft Pressure Stimulation (SPS) describes the method used to change
muscle tissue. It reverses the pattern of fatigue, lactic acid buildup,
constricted blood flow, and involuntary contraction that are involved
in developing chronic passive tension.
Soft, direct pressure is applied along the length of muscle groups
across their entire width. Once superficial layers of muscle tissue
begin to respond and soften, deeper layers are stimulated. SPS is a
uniquely efficient method of stimulating deep muscle layers without
damaging tissue.
Application of the specialized techniques of SPS restore blood flow and
nutrients. The process is repeated until no more layers of chronic
passive tension exist. Using this method, the state of CPT is
interrupted and can be eliminated. Muscles are restored to a supple,
mobile, pain-free condition.
PUSH Treatment PlanSM
The PUSH Treatment Plan (PTP) is a multi-faceted approach that involves
treatment, self-treatment and PUSH Mobility Training. Since every case
is different, the plan is personalized to meet your individual needs.
Self-treatment helps accelerate healing by reinforcing the changes brought about during treatment sessions. It also helps prevent the
development of new symptoms.
Mobility training, which involves easy
movements based on your daily activities, creates long-term
improvements in body mechanics, replacing dysfunctional patterns with
sound ones.
The PTP provides a framework that both client and therapist can use to
define goals. It saves time, allows for monitoring progress and
eliminates the prospect of endless, symptom-chasing treatments.
The PUSH Therapy System Works for YOU
More than just a set of techniques, the PUSH Therapy System is a
comprehensive program that includes detailed assessment, specific
treatment protocols, the PUSH Treatment Plan, client education, PUSH
Mobility Training and PUSH Core StrengtheningSM.
PUSH clients have reported increased function and relief from the pain
of: Athletic Injury, Auto Accident, Back Pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,
Exercise Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Headache, Knee Pain, Migraine, Plantar
Fasciitis, Restless Leg Syndrome, Sciatica, Tendonitis, TMJ Syndrome,
Whiplash, and more. Many have also used the program to prevent injury
and improve sports performance.
Take advantage of the opportunity to improve your own quality of life. Try PUSH today.