About Us
Treatment of all those who visit the practice usually consists of spinal manipulative therapy, diverse soft-tissue techniques (massage, dry needling, fascia release, percussion massage, tens/IFC), as well as ergonomic and biomechanics assessments.
The aim is to create a greater understanding through patient education of the possible cause and effect with the idea of trying to prevent symptoms from reoccurring.
Chiropractic treatment methods are non-invasive, and can offer relief for a myriad of conditions. However referral of patients to other medical practitioners is done, should medication or surgery be indicated.
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Aktiv Chiro is located at Crowthorne Medical Suites, a stones-throw away from Kyalami Corner Shopping Centre.
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The Appointment
First Visit Includes :
A medical and family history will be taken, as well as a detailed reasoning into why you have come to seek treatment. General information about your lifestyle will also be gathered to gain a complete picture of your current state.
Next, a series of routine screening tests will be performed (muscle strength, reflexes, skin sensitivity to name a few), followed by a few special tests that are necessary to gain a greater understanding to your specific ailment. The use of diagnostic imaging (ultrasound/x-rays/CT scan) may be warranted for certain conditions. Ergonomics and biomechanics will be assessed and discussed during this time.
After the above is complete, treatment will be specific to your needs and may consist of, but not limited to:
spinal manipulative therapy
manipulative therapy of joints of your extremities (arms and legs)
dry needling
massage
pressure (trigger) point release
controlled stretches
lumbar/cervical distraction
functional taping (eg. kinesiotape)
Percussion massage
Fascia release techniques
Post treatment care will comprise of possible lifestyle modifications based on information gathered during your consultation and assessments. Home exercises/stretches will be explained and advice regarding ergonomics and correct posture will be given.
Follow-Up Visits Entail :
Your initial reason for visiting the practice will be re-assessed to gauge any change or improvement in symptoms and function.
Any new or additional complaints will be examined in a similar manner to that of your first visit, with a full history and examination being completed for that specific area.
Chiropractic treatment will be performed.
Revised lifestyle modifications, exercise and stretching routines will be explained based on progress seen from previous sessions.
About Dr. Michelle Ross
All those who know Dr. Ross, know that she is a kind and caring Chiroporactor with a huge passion for what she does. She qualified with a masters degree from the University of Johannesburg, completing her thesis on the influence of chiropractic care on elite cyclists. Dr. Ross then furthered her studies overseas to complete a post graduate course in animal chiropractic at the AECC in Bournemouth, England.
Dr Ross is an avid runner and cyclist, but also competes regularly in showjumping competitions with her horses.