Kenton Family Wellness Center

Chiropractic Services Definitions

Active Release Technique (ART) — A powerful soft tissue movement-based massage technique for restoring function to overused muscles, tendons and ligaments.

Auto Accident Recovery — Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is an extension of car insurance mandatory in Oregon that covers medical expenses and, in some cases, lost wages and other damages that result from an auto accident. PIP coverage in Oregon covers Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Massage and other types of treatments which are considered customary and reasonable. As a specialist in neuromuscular skeletal injuries, with a variety of modalities at his disposal, Dr Jerome is an expert in auto accident care.

Chiropractic Adjustments — The Chiropractic adjustment can be performed on almost any joint in the body, not only the spine. By helping to restore function to an affected area of the body, adjusting can alleviate pain, increase range of motion, break up scar tissue, increase blood flow to the area, and realign bones.

Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) — By controlling the wavelength, frequency, and intensity of the stimulation, EMS is used to treat acute pain and chronic pain, muscle tension, and more. Used in conjunction with a heating pad, this therapy is surprisingly relaxing.

Graston Technique — An instrument-assisted soft tissue injury detection and treatment technique, helpful for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, especially for breaking up scar tissue.

Kinesio Taping — A taping technique that aims to give free range of motion in order to allow the body's muscular system to heal itself bio-mechanically.

Massage/Sports Massage — Through using a variety of massage techniques, Dr. Jerome's bodywork style is intended to release chronic muscle tension and knots in the deeper tissue structure of muscle and fascia. Sports massage is designed to enhance athletic performance and recovery. There are three contexts in which sports massage can be useful to an athlete: pre-event, post-event, and injury treatment.

Sports Physicals — Sports physicals are required by most Oregon schools to participate in athletic activities.

Sports Medicine — This is the branch of medicine that deals with injuries or illnesses resulting from participation in sports and athletic activities. Dr. Jerome has an extensive athletic background including cycling, track, soccer, and tennis which has given him first-hand experience with most of the sports injuries that he treats.

Ultrasound — Specific frequency sound waves that penetrate deep into your tissues to break up scar tissue and fibrotic adhesions that cause pain and inflammation. It also provides a deep heating effect to warm up the tissues. Ultrasound can help with things like plantar fascitis, tendonitis, and sprain/strains.

Worker’s Compensation — If you have been injured on the job, it is vital for you to get appropriate care, so you can return to work with the strength and health to prevent future injury. Proper care and documentation is essential in making sure that your bills are covered by Workers Compensation, so Dr. Jerome will take special care to document your case well. Most injuries incurred on the job respond very well to chiropractic care and physical rehab.

Caroline Peterson, DC, PhD, MPH, CPM
Prenatal & Perinatal Clinician, Researcher & Midwife

503-367-1172

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