DIGITAL MOTION X-RAY

This office is the only location containing one of the most advanced diagnostic imaging facilities in the Four Corners area, namely a videofluoroscopic motion x-ray machine.  Currently the closest other videofluoroscopic of its caliber are in Salt Lake City and Denver. Videofluoroscopy diagnostic imaging allows reviewing the given body part while in motion. Videofluoroscopy provides priceless information, particularly to chiropractors, because we deal mainly with joints that either move too little or too much.

Videofluoroscopy has been proven to detect soft tissue injuries previously undetectable via other methods of imaging, such as regular still motions x-rays, CT scans, and even MRI.  This motion x-ray machine also has “Image Enhancement”, which allows for a much crisper image of the viewed structures while exposing the patient to much lower x-ray doses, making for a more accurate diagnosis with less potential harm. This is particularly helpful in sports and whiplash injuries to understand how the respective joint has been injured and thus how rehabilitation should be employed. It also aids in determining a prognosis for the level of recovery for these types of injuries.

THERAPEUTIC EXERCISE REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT

            This office is equipped with some of the most advanced spinal rehabilitation exercise equipment. High tech equipment of this caliber allows the doctor to direct spinal rehabilitation more accurately to the areas of the spine where it is needed most. Spinal injuries often require very specific and muscle and joint therapy, which may not be attainable with lower tech methods. During rehabilitation care there is typically a window of opportunity of time while the soft tissues heal with scar formation. We are serious about trying to get it right the first time as the patient doesn’t get a second chance after the scar is formed.