Chiropractic Services
As a sports chiropractor, Dr. Cole integrates the benefits of chiropractic manipulation with an overall understanding of the mechanics of the body to effectively treat pain and injury in his patients.
Conditions that we treat include:
Achilles Tendonitis
Back and Neck Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Headaches
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (IT Band)
Muscle Spasms
Pinched Nerves
Plantar Fasciitis
Rotator Cuff Syndrome
Sciatica
Shin Splints
Shoulder Pain
Sports Injuries
Sprains and Strains
Tennis/Golfer's Elbow
Dr. Cole utilizes a multidisciplinary approach for the treatment of neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions. As a distinguished Diplomate American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (DACBSP), Dr. Cole has achieved special certification through extensive postgraduate coursework and testing. He applies his knowledge and experience working with athletes to offer you the following:
Nutrition
During your appointment, if Dr. Cole identifies weaknesses in your nutritional plan, he will make recommendations about what is needed or areas for which you should seek additional assistance. During team meetings with parents, coaches and athletes, Dr. Cole stresses the importance of a well balanced diet to the health and performance of the athletes with which he works.
Therapy Modalities
To aid in the healing process, Dr. Cole makes use of a variety of modalities, including ice, heat, ultrasound, TENS, therapeutic massage, cervical and lumbar traction, etc. Dr. Cole is also versed in the following:
KT Taping - KT Tape is an elastic sports and fitness tape designed to give you targeted pain relief and support for muscle, ligament, and tendon issues. It can be used for injuries such as lower back pain, knee pain, shin splints, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, etc.
Gaston Technique - This innovative soft tissue mobilization enables the effective breakdown of scar tissue and fascial restrictions. It is effective in treating areas exhibiting soft tissue fibrosis or chronic inflammation and fosters faster rehabilitation and recovery. It can also reduce reliance on anti-inflammatory medication and has been successful in resolving chronic conditions.
Teaching/Education
Dr. Cole is an adjunct instructor at Northeast College of Health Sciences in Upstate New York and trains chiropractic doctoral students on the private sports practice method of managing .patients. He is also an Affiliated Clinical Instructor for George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. There he works with Athletic Training students by providing hands-on experience with patients and the management of proficiencies dealing with various regions of the body.
Please contact Sentara Therapy Center Dumfries today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joshua Cole, DC, DACBSP
Injury Treatment Handouts
For your convenience, Dr. Cole has developed specific treatment handouts related to the following injuries:
Injury Prevention
Using the principles of Biomechanics, Dr. Cole looks for structural and functional abnormalities that can lead to injury. He focuses on correcting improper alignment, and utilizes corrective exercises, cross-training, proper conditioning, warm-up and cool-down practices, hydration and nutrition to prevent injury.
Performance Enhancement
Through the use of integrated training and conditioning methods (such as agility, core, flexibility, balance, speed and resistance training), Dr. Cole can help you reach peak performance while reducing your risk of injury. Whether you work behind a desk full-time or are a professional athlete, Dr. Cole can help you achieve your goals.
Rehabilitation Services
Dr. Cole has received rehab training and is well-versed in rehabilitating many conditions. He firmly believes in the use of rehabilitation during his chiropractic treatments as he believes that if you do not address the issue from all relevant points, it is difficult to truly heal.
When your joints get out of place or tissues are injured, it weakens your system. Dr. Cole identifies areas of weakness by looking for flexibility, range of motion deficits, and muscular weakness to fix your current injury and prevent future issues.
The bones, joints, muscles, nerves, fascia, and ligaments need to be in their proper place for you to function at your best, so Dr. Cole strives to use his treatments as a correction rather than a band-aid. Believing that patients get better faster with a multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Cole stays involved with various professionals to make sure his patients get the best care available.
Services Provided By other Colleagues at Sentara Therapy Center DumfrieS
Physical Therapy
Assessment of injury and movement patterns and prescription of exercise and modalities designed to address and enhance tissue healing and resolve muscular imbalances for faster healing and long-term prevention. Physical therapists often care for individuals after surgery to regain strength and achieve optimal function. They use many of the same techniques as chiropractors, focusing more on the exercise side of care.
Massage Therapy
Practioners utilize various techniques to address tissue tone and performance. Massage helps remove tension and increase blood flow to the area to aid in a faster recovery. People seek out massage for different reasons, from lymphedema movement during cancer to relaxation massage geared towards helping the body relax and the positive mental side effects. We offer very reasonable prices and availability Monday through Friday.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique where the practitioner inserts thin “dry needles” into a muscle or tissue to increase blood flow to the area and facilitate the bodies own healing process.