Scar Tissue and Wound Healing

An excessive build-up of tissue at a wound site.

Decrease scar tissue, swelling, and pain
Increase mobilization of tissue surrounding injury site, increase healing time

Skin Disorders

Acne
Fungal Infections, including Athlete's Foot and Jock Itch
Dermatitis
Eczema
Psoriasis
Warts

Decrease stress

NOTE: Most skin disorders are caused by stress, especially psoriasis and eczema.

Spinal and Nerve Injuries (Upper and Lower Motor Neuron Injury)

Upper: damage to the nerves (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord (ex. Christopher Reeve); Lower: damage to the nerves connecting the spinal cord and muscles (ex. polio)

Increase proprioception (sense of body's orientation), circulation, mobility, and bolster self-encouragement
Decrease pain, spastic (Upper) or flaccid (Lower)muscle

Sprains and Strains

Sprain = ligament damage; Strain = tendon or muscle damage

Decrease pain and swelling
Increase range of motion

Tendonitis (Golfer's Elbow and Tennis Elbow)

Inflammation of the tendon, usually due to repetitive motion and overuse.