Koop Chiropractic - Services

• Chiropractic Diagnosis and Manipulation - Techniques include Applied Kinesiology, Activator (hand-held instrument) and Diversified (hands on)
• AquaChi Detoxification Footbaths
• Allergy testing and desensitization (ASERT Technique -- no needles)
• Vitamins, Herbs and Homeopathic Remedies
• Nutritional Consultation and Prescription 
• Electro-Acupuncture (no needles)
• Physical Therapy Modalities: Interferential Current, Ultrasound (read more below)
• Therapeutic Exercise and Stretching Instruction
• Weight Loss Management - counseling and supplements - Please see website www.drkathykoop.isagenix.com for information and ordering 

Physical Therapy Modalities

What is Ultrasound?

Ultrasound is a therapeutic treatment using high-frequency sound waves administered in the region of soft tissue injuries.

Sound vibrations, as fast as a million times per second, penetrate the tissues deep in the body, creating a heat response. These vibrations and heat help break down and disperse unhealthy calcium and other hard tissue accumulations.

The gel used to conduct the sound waves is at room temperature and may momentarily feel cool to the skin when it is initially applied. Most patients feel nothing, or a pleasant and relaxing sensation below the surface of the skin.

Ultrasound treatment can usually be administered directly to the area of complaint, penetrating deep into the body. The rise in temperature, increases blood flow, relaxes muscle spasms, massages damaged tissues, and speeds the healing process.

What is Interferential Electro-Therapy?

It is a therapeutic treatment to aid in the relief of pain and the promotion of soft tissue healing.

Tiny amounts of electrical impulses are induced into the tissues in the vicinity of the injury. Where these waves intersect below the surface of the skin, a low-frequency stimulation is created. This prompts the body to secrete endorphins and other natural pain killers to help relieve pain.

Most patients find Interferential Electro-Therapy to be extremely beneficial and describe the treatment as a faint "pins and needles" sensation.

Interferential Electro-Therapy is most often used for pain relief and to aid in reducing the swelling of soft tissues. Ligament sprains, muscle strains and spasms often respond to this treatment, helping to reduce atrophy and increase blood circulation.

Dr. Kathy J. Koop, Chiropractor,
treating one of her young patients