Frequently Asked Questions
5. What is the difference between a class III and class IV laser?
6. What are your hours of operation?
7. Why is it important to partake in preventative care?
8. How are foot Orthotics beneficial?
1. How is SRT technique different from other sports medicine doctors/chiropractors?
Synergy Release Sports has a unique way of correcting body dysfunction utilizing a therapy called Synergy Release Therapy. Synergy Release Therapy was developed by rehabilitation specialist John Patterson. Patterson found that the cause of most injuries started early in life as a result of one or more stresses causing a compromise in the structural patterns and development of the body. Additional or continues stress in the forms of falls, accidents, poor lifestyle choices or repetitive stress further compromise the body causing a progressive downward pattern of dysfunction. Recognition of these stress patterns is the true genius of the Synergy Release Technique. These stress patterns are categorized into “Phases” of dysfunction.
Currently there are 5 phases of altered dysfunction. Correction of these Phases first requires an extensive evaluation. Only a trained SRT practitioner can recognize the true sequential pattern of dysfunction and structural defects. Since structure alters function, correction of these defects brings the body back into balance. SRT’s one of a kind evaluation and treatment returns the body to correct health, enhancing lifestyle and athletic performance.
2. What is a therapeutic class IV laser and how does it work?
Read about it in the Therapies section...
3. What is Microcurrent and how does it work?
Read about it on the Therapies section...
4. What is a deep tissue massage and how does it work?
Read about it on the Therapies section...
5. What is the difference between a class III and class IV laser?
The difference between the Class III and Class IV is power. Class IV therapeutic lasers, described as high-power laser therapy, offer more power, deeper penetration and a larger surface treatment area.
If Class III lasers are therapeutically ineffective, it is because of insufficient energy or dosage, combined with poor penetration. Class IV lasers may offer better therapeutic outcome, based on six characteristics of this new technology:
- Larger dosages of therapeutic energy.
Class IV lasers can deliver up to 1,500 times more energy than Class III and consequently reduce treatment time.
- Deeper penetration into the body.
Leading Class III lasers only penetrate 0.5-2.0 cm2. Class IV can penetrate up to 10 cm2.
- Larger treatment surface area.
Class III covers a treatment area of 0.3-5.0 cm2, depending on the model and manufacturer. Class IV cover up to 77 cm2. This is important when treating large regions, such as the lumbar spine, quadriceps or hips.
- Greater power density.
Power density indicates the degree of concentration of the power output. This property has been shown to play a major role in therapeutic outcomes.
- Continuous power supply.
In Class III lasers, the power is pulsed or modulated approximately 50 percent of the time. In other words, light is permitted to pass through the probe for only 50 percent of
the total operating time.
In most cases, Class IV lasers deliver a consistent amount of energy over a given time. Their power can be adjusted for acute and chronic conditions.
- Superior fiber optic cables. Fiber optic cables transmit laser energy from the laser to the treatment probe (wand) at the end of the cable. Several studies reveal that as much as 50 percent of the light energy generated by a Class III laser may be lost by the time it reaches the end of the probe.
6. What are your hours of operation?
On a typical week we are open Monday 9-6; Tuesday 9-6; Wednesday 9-1 and 3:30-7; Thursday 9-1; Friday 9-1; Saturday 8-12. Please call the office to find out our current times and read the NEW section of our website for further updates or changes.
7. Why is it important to partake in preventative care?
Preventative care is so important because it keeps your body working at a maximum level. It ends up saving time and money because it helps to keep an injury from occurring and helps keep other injuries from getting worse. There is no reason you can't stay as active as you like if you take care of your body with SRT, good nutrition, and exercise. We have helped so many people regain their youth and vitality by trusting us with their health. Many patients found their way back to a normal lifestyle once their bodies had regained balance through our preventative care.
8. How are foot Orthotics beneficial?
Orthotics are utilized when the forefoot function cannot be held. They help to hold the SRT alignment by stabilizing the ankles, knees, and hips in their proper position. The body is now able to hold the treatment longer thereby allowing the muscles, legs and tendons to function as a balanced unit.
