Hosenfeld Chiropractic/Apple
Healthcare Group - Services
 It
is our objective to provide hands-on health care
that supports a family commitment to overall
well-being. We provide comfortable, quality
chiropractic, therapy, and medicinal treatment while
we strive to give patients relief from pain as well
as offer long term corrective care by tending to
their unique conditions. Our doctors and
practitioners have the right touch for gentle care
and adjustments while working with all ages from
infant to elderly. We realize each patient has
distinct needs and we provide personal care that is
proficient and effective.
Chiropractic
Manipulation and Adjustments - The chiropractic
spinal adjustment/manipulation represents the
cornerstone of chiropractic treatment. Spinal
adjustments are used successfully to treat a variety
of various spinal disorders as well as a number of
other health problems. Chiropractic doctors are the
only health care professionals trained to deliver
the chiropractic spinal adjustment.
Spinal adjustments or spinal manipulation is the
process of applying a quick but gentle pressure to "mis-aligned"
vertebrae in a corrective manner. Many years of
study and practice are necessary to acquire the
skills of providing an effective and safe spinal
adjustment.
Research has shown spinal adjustments to be the most
effective treatment in numerous conditions including
back pain. This is because spinal adjustments
correct many of the structural, bio-mechanical and
neurological abnormalities of the spine which cause
or contribute to a high number of back, neck and
other non-spinal ailments.
 Cutting
Edge Therapy and Rehabilitation - In
addition to offering several types of chiropractic
treatment, we find it beneficial to utilize the
latest in physical therapy and rehabilitative
techniques. To compliment the doctors’ care, there
are licensed massage therapists, certified athletic
trainer, physical therapy technicians and licensed
Chiropractic Therapy Assistants that provide
services to help patients understand healing and how
to achieve maximum wellness.
Lumbar/Cervical
Decompression/Traction – This is a state of the art
non-surgical procedure designed to relieve pain
associated with herniated discs, degenerative discs,
facet syndrome, arthritis, and sciatica. This
technique provides traction (to either the lumbar or
cervical spine region) which helps the vertebrae
column to gently elongate while alleviating
pressure, promoting blood and fluid flow, and
improving healing -without costly and invasive
spinal surgery.
Digital X-Ray -
We provide the latest in state of the art DIGITAL
x-ray, which allows the doctor to make a more
accurate diagnosis. All patients will receive a
report of findings, where they will have an
opportunity to review their x-rays with the doctor
and discuss the steps needed to restore them to
proper function. Upon request, we are able to
provide your x-rays onto a CD for you to view at
home or for your primary care doctor to review. With
more extreme injuries the doctor’s utilize various
offsite imaging techniques, such as MRI’s, CT scans
etc, to provide more information.
Nerve Conduction Velocity testing -
A nerve conduction velocity test, also called a
nerve conduction study, measures how quickly
electrical impulses move along a nerve. This test
allows us to identify where a nerve is irritated and
not allowing proper flow to certain parts of the
arms or legs.
EKG-An electrocardiogram, or EKG, is a simple,
painless test that records the heart's electrical
activity. With each heartbeat, an electrical signal
spreads from the top of the heart to the bottom. As
it travels, the signal causes the heart to contract
and pump blood. The process repeats with each new
heartbeat. The heart's electrical signals set the
rhythm of the heartbeat. This test will tell us: how
fast your heart is beating, whether the rhythm of
your heartbeat is steady or irregular and the
strength and timing of electrical signals as they
pass through each part of your heart. This test
helps us to identify discomfort that is not
necessarily from the musculoskeletal system, such as
a heart attack, arrhythmia, or heart failure.
Spirometry - (meaning the measuring
of breath) is the most common of the Pulmonary
Function Tests, measuring lung function,
specifically the measurement of the amount volume
and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and
exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for
generating graphs which are helpful in assessing
conditions such as asthma, COPD, and many other
bronchial conditions.
Medicinal Intervention - We have
found through an integrative and functional approach
in our rehabilitation setting that certain
conditions require the combination of a medicinal
approach and allows our patients to succeed to the
next level of correction by decreasing their pain
with the aid of gentle medications.
 Trigger Point Injections - The very
gentle injections into the muscle belly where a
micro-spasm or trigger point is located can provide
great relief in times where treatment is needed to
cut the pain cycle. The medications used can range
from saline, lidocaine, to cortisone.
Joint
Injections/Aspirations - There are
conditions that can be stubborn and slow to react to
conservative manual methods and the process can be
sped up through an injection. A joint injection is
an injection of a steroid or other medication into a
joint. The medication injected, usually a steroid,
is meant to reduce the inflammation and/or swelling
of tissue in the joint space. This may in turn
reduce pain, and other symptoms caused by
inflammation or irritation of the joint and
surrounding structures.
Minor Injury Care and First Aid -
Small injuries pop up regularly that are too much
for home care, but too little for the emergency
room, in these times, we are available to reduce
your time to getting the care you need by providing
on-sight treatment in a courteous, friendly, and
effective fashion.
Minor Illness Care - Our nurse
practitioners will evaluate and diagnose your
symptoms when your not feeling your best. In those
times when its difficult to get in with your primary
care doctor, we will help bridge the gap in
treatment for many ailments including: allergy
symptoms, body aches, cough, motion sickness, nasal
congestion, urinary tract infections, pink eye,
sinus issues, flu-like symptoms, sore throat,
earaches, cough, itchy eyes and more.
Flexibility training - An integral
part in all rehabilitation settings, the information
is bountiful of the benefits of flexibility
including improved physical performance, decreased
risk of injury, reduced muscle soreness, improved
posture, and increased blood and nutrients to the
tissues. We complement your treatment by providing
you with the understanding of how to perform home
stretches and perform these techniques on you to
provide the head start needed.
Sensory
- Motor and Balance Training - Sensory
motor exercises can return more balance to the brain
by selectively stimulating one side of the brain,
depending on the side of the sensory stimulation.
These exercises can include balancing on one leg,
pertussion therapy, strength training, aerobic
exercises, stretches, cross-crawl exercises, eye
exercises and more. It is important in every
musculoskeletal and neurological conditions to
increase the brains connections with the body. We
have seen this therapy to be an integral part in
reducing the re-occurrence rate of many injuries.
Massage Therapy- As an invaluable
tool in our arsenal, our doctors and practitioners
are well aware of the benefits of therapeutic
massage and its ability to facilitate healing
through the treatment of muscular and fascial
ailments. Our licensed massage therapist combine
their schooling and experience with the rigors of
numerous conditions that are seen in our advanced
rehabilitation setting to provide you with the
results oriented care you require.
Goal Oriented Care – From temporary
relief to optimal performance and function, we
support your goals. Most people begin chiropractic
care to patch up their aches and pain. Some people
will trail off after they start to feel better,
however, conditions have a tendency to relapse when
the injury has not been properly rehabilitated, so
most patients choose to continue their care to help
stabilize and strengthen problem areas to avoid a
reoccurrence. Often patients will make regular
visits even after they have been cleared by the
doctor in order to preserve their progress and
overall health. Periodic checkups can minimize the
severity of flare-ups and many patients prefer this
proactive approach to well-being.
Corrective Exercises – By providing
one-on-one exercise training, we help patients
re-condition themselves after an injury and help
them to strengthen targeted muscles to prevent
future re-injury. By focusing on muscle memory, we
encourage body awareness and help patients
facilitate muscles that have fallen “asleep”. We
also offer a progressive resistance workout to help
reinforce postural muscles as well as increase core
strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance.
 Nutritional Counseling - We provide
nutritional education including information on the
most current, literature-researched supplements.
Patients can complete a dietary analysis in order to
determine what nutritional supplements and healthy
food choices will help enhance their return to
optimal health.
Orthotics - Your feet are the
foundation for your body. We can now scan your feet
to determine imbalances such as flat feet, excessive
pronation, or supination. Having custom made
orthotics delivered can alleviate symptoms related
to heel spurs, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, knee
and hip pain, SI joint and lower back pain, poor
posture, and even neck pain.
Spinal and Postural Screenings -
Posture and spinal screenings can reveal important
health information and unlock the door to improved
function and well-being. We provide screenings at
health fairs and local companies. To arrange a
screening at your event or workplace, please contact
our office at (865) 524-1234.
Lifestyle Advice - We often find
it helpful to “coach” our patients on certain
activities they should adapt or avoid. We encourage
them in making behavioral adjustments so that they
do not aggravate their particular health challenge.
Our goal is to help every patient achieve a
fulfilling and happy lifestyle full of the
activities they enjoy most!
Workplace and community workshops-
We strive to continually provide the community and
its’ businesses with high quality health-based
workshops that are tailored towards their needs such
as Ergonomics, conditions, health tips, nutritional,
posture, injury prevention, health living, and many
more.
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