Therapeutic Laser

Hiro 3.0 laser, the most powerful therapeutic laser in the world!

American Health & performance Center is the official USA Training center for the Hiro 3.0 laser, which is currently used to treat many professional athletes including the Los Angeles Clippers!

MAIN INDICATIONS

• Spine Injuries
• Herniated Discs
• Degenerative Joints
• Radiating Pain from Pinched Nerves
• Arthritis (Inflammatory and Degenerative Forms)
• Sport traumas, Sprains, Strains
• Bursitis, Synovitis, Capsulitis, Epycondilitis, and Impingement Syndrome
• Tendonitis
• Post-traumatic or overload induced injuries
• Abductor syndromes

Now American Health & Performance Center, under the guidance of Dr Bradley Frederick, has standardized and proven specific protocols for high powered lasers. American Health & Performance Center has established unrivaled protocols for treatment with laser therapy which have set the bar for managing and treating a variety of injuries.

American Health & Performance Center have some of the most advanced, powerful, painless and effective therapies available today. The world’s highest powered therapeutic laser with proprietary laser protocols have been designed to coordinate the beneficial effects of the Lasers simultaneously and effectively on pain and inflammation, while working on deep seated pathologies in absolute safety.

The evolution of American Health & Performance Center’s Laser Therapy clinics will change the future way we treat injuries.

HILT IS UNIQUE FOR TREATING DEEP TISSUE INFLAMMATION

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

• High emission power
• Acts effectively at depth
• Rapid analgesic effect
• Complete safety
• Controlled release of energy
• Observes thermal relaxation time of tissues

High Level

We own four of the world’s most powerful therapeutic lasers and designed specific treatment protocols which makes us capable of penetrating the skin and muscle without damaging the tissue!

Low Level

We utilize low level lasers for other more superficial conditions such as Carpal Tunnel.

Chiropractic Care

Offering the most advanced integrated and holistic approach to spinal health and well being!

Ongoing Chiropractic Maintenance Care May Offer the Following Health Benefits Including but not Limited to:

• Relief of Back and Neck Conditions
• Relief of Leg Pain (Sciatica)
• Increase in Immunity
• Relief of Knee, Foot, and Ankle pain
• Relief of Shoulder, Elbow, Arm, or Wrist pain
• Relief of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Relief of migraine and Tension Headaches
• Decrease in blood pressure
• Improvement in Sleep Disorders
• Improve Nervous System Function
• Relieve Prenatal Discomfort
• Provide Preventative Care
• Improve Overall Health and Wellness for Both Children and Adults

At American Health & Performance Center a patient-centered approach focuses on the patient rather than the disease. The patient is considered to be indispensable and ultimately responsible for the maintenance of their own health status, thus showing (not just telling) the patient how to have and maintain proper health is our focus.

At American Health & Performance Center, our Doctors of Chiropractic have received extensive post graduate training that focuses on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the spine and extremities.

American Health & Performance Center treatments emphasize fast pain reduction and restoration of function. Our doctors utilize the world’s most powerful therapeutic laser protocols and many other non-invasive treatment techniques. These may include gentle joint and soft-tissue mobilization, therapeutic exercises, as well as health and lifestyle counseling.

We have a team approach to treating each individual patient. We incorporate mainstream medical diagnostics and employ many Eastern and Western based techniques. This includes conventional physical modalities such as massage, Myofascial release techniques (MRT), cryotherapy, and moist heat, along with nutritional supplements, acupuncture, herbal remedies and state of the art laser therapy.

At American Health Laser Clinics a patient-centered approach focuses on the patient rather than the disease. The patient is considered to be indispensable and ultimately responsible for the maintenance of their own health status. Thus showing (not just telling) the patient how to have and maintain proper health is our focus.

Spinal Decompression with the DRX9000

The latest non-surgical therapy for the relief of back pain!

The Mayo clinic proved an 88.9% success rate using the DRX9000 treating the following conditions:

• Herniated Discs
• Bulging Discs
• Pinched Nerve
• Sciatica (leg pain)
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)
• Spinal Stenosis
• Post-Surgical Pain

American Health & Performance Center is dedicated to being an innovator in the treatment of non-surgical lower back pain and sciatica. Our constant search for the latest technology to help our patients get out of pain and back to function in the least amount of time possible, resulted in the addition of the FDA cleared Spinal Decompression technology.

Thanks to the concerted efforts of a team of top physicians and medical engineers, Spinal Decompression Therapy was developed to effectively treat lower back pain and sciatica resulting from herniated or degenerated discs. Spinal Decompression Therapy not only significantly reduces back pain in many patients, but also enables the majority of patients to return to more active lifestyles.

Does Spinal Decompression Therapy Really Work?

Data from a recent multi-center pilot study utilizing Axiom Worldwide's DRX9000 Reveals a Dramatic Success Rate of 88.9%!

The clinical results of an IRB-approved prospective, multi-center, phase II, non-randomized pilot study utilizing the DRX9000 was presented at the annual New York State Society of Anesthesiologists PGA meeting in New York City December 7-11, 2007. The study, authored by Dr. John Leslie of The Mayo Clinic, was designed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the DRX9000 in the treatment of chronic lower back pain. Patients enrolled in the study had suffered an overall average of ten years of chronic back pain. After two weeks of treatments on the DRX9000 there was a 50% reduction in pain scores and upon completion of the entire six week protocol an amazing success rate of 88.9% was documented.

Click here to read the Mayo Clinic study ››

How Does Spinal Decompression Work?

Spinal Decompression uses state of the art technology to apply a distraction force to relieve nerve compression often associated with low back pain and sciatica.

Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression, not to be confused with linear traction, slowly lengthens and decompresses the spine, creating negative pressures within the discs. This reversal of pressure creates an intradiscal vacuum that helps to reposition bulging discs and pull extruded disc material back into place, taking pressure off pinched nerves. Spinal experts believe that nutrients, oxygen, and fluids are drawn into the disc to create a revitalized environment conducive to healing.

What Happens During A Typical Treatment?

During a session of spinal decompression, you will notice a slow lengthening of your spine as your discs are gradually decompressed and relieved of pressure. The treatment process is safe and relaxing. Each DRX-9000 treatment session lasts approximately 10-28 minutes. However, patients may require a combination of modalities to reduce pain quickly and expedite the recovery process. Commonly, we combine massage therapy, High Intensity Laser therapy, and Gameready coolers to a typical treatment plan.

What is the Typical Treatment Protocol?

A typical spinal decompression treatment protocol consists of about 20-25 sessions over three to six months. Some conditions require fewer visits; some require more. Many patients report relief from their pain and other symptoms during the first few treatment sessions, and most experience dramatic pain relief after completion of their prescribed treatment program.

Why Is Spinal Decompression Different from Traction? Why are Some Spinal Decompression Tables Better Than Others?

While traction, physical therapy, and manipulation may reduce disc pressures to as low as 40 mm Hg, only spinal decompression has been shown to achieve negative pressures within the spine. It has been clinically proven that spinal decompression creates negative pressures as low as -110 mm Hg3 within the injured disc during the treatment session. Normally, pulls exerted on the spine trigger sensory receptors in the back to tighten the muscles surrounding the vertebrae and discs in an effort to protect them from injury, a mechanism in the body known as the proprioceptor response. Spinal Decompression bypasses this response by slowly pulling on the spine and relaxing the back over an extended period of time, allowing the spine to be repositioned without tension and without setting off the "Lock down" proprioceptor response.

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Fibrosis Release Procedure

On many patients we implement a specific set of fibrosis release procedures developed by Medical Doctors to reduce chronic nerve pain. This technique is designed to ‘floss’ the nerve through the nerve channels at the spine. This non-invasive ‘flossing’, is intended to free up the nerve from any bound scar tissue surrounding it. This works great for people looking for a non-surgical, non-invasive approach to treating conditions such as sciatica (radiating leg pain) or arm tingling and numbness. This technique has also been proven effective even when surgery or pain medications have failed.

In some rare cases, we must do the manipulation and fibrosis release procedures under anesthesia. Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) /Fibrosis Release Procedures (FRP) are neither new nor experimental. It has actually been practiced since the late 1930's and used by osteopathic physicians and orthopedic surgeons for many years as a proven form of treatment. During the past twenty five years, interest in MUA/FRP has greatly increased thanks to tremendous advances lately achieved in the science of anesthesiology.

Injury and Sport Specific Exercise

Therapeutic exercises are aimed at achieving and maintaining physical fitness. Our therapeutic exercise programs are designed to allow you to phase through the rehabilitation process by controlling inflammation, restoring motion, developing muscular strength, power, and balance, all in an effort to return to regular activity. Working with professional athletes for 30 years has helped develop a program that can be customized to any patients needs. Our team of doctors and specialists understand that in order to prevent injury or re-injury exercises designed for you and your condition are of the upmost importance.

At American Health & Performance Center we optimize performance by properly addressing joint biomechanics. Our performance enhancing experience gives you the edge you need to be the athlete you want to be.

Massage Therapy

• Cranio-sacral
• Swedish Stone Therapy
• Deep Tissue

Post Surgical Rehabilitation

The Best Proven Post Surgical Rehabilitation!

Why go through surgery alone when you can have a therapist by your side! Get back to activity in less time with the most innovative post surgical technology!

Our post surgical regimen means:

• Less Pain
• Less Total Rehabilitation Time
• Decrease in Post Surgical Muscle Atrophy
• 24-Hour Concierge Support

At American Health & Performance Center we understand that sometimes surgery is the only option. However, you do have options with regard to post operative care. Our experience dealing with professional athletes has lead to pioneering quick, less painful, and faster recovery protocols. When you need to go through surgery it is important to have a knowledgeable team that can work alongside you and your surgeon to help answer any questions or concerns you may have in your post surgical rehabilitation process.

Our focus is to provide you with protocols during the window of time directly pre and post surgery and before standard physical therapy begins.

We provide you with the tools you need to help make your recovery process as comfortable and as quickly as possible so that you can get back to the activities you love.

We provide our patients with specific cooling systems called Gameready’s so that they can start icing and compressing the area before surgery and immediately after the surgery to decrease recovery time and keep inflammation levels down.

We also provide Continuous Passive Motion Machines or CPM’s so that when indicated, patients can start with passive mobilization to increase circulation and decrease scar tissue build up from non use.

Part of our post surgical rehabilitation will also include High Intensity Laser Therapy to increase healing of the tissue and decrease inflammation.

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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field

Offering the most advanced Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on the market!

Find relief from chronic pain through the use of magnetic field technology with the PEMF device.

The PEMF technology works to create balance within the cells depolarization potential. Studies using the PEMF show that this technology may actually normalize this potential, stimulating a repair response to occur within the cell.

Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Increase:

• Circulation
• Blood and tissue oxygenation
• Range of motion
• Energy in cells
• Ability to relax muscles
• Cell hydration
• Bone density
• Sleep quality
• The uptake of nutrients
• Cellular detoxification
• The ability to regenerate cells

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Decreases:

• Pain
• Inflammation
• Blood pressure and cholesterol
• Platelet adhesion
• Side effect of stress on the body
• Stiffness

Treatments using the PEMF device are safe, easy to use and provide profound results with no negative side effects.

How PEMF Heals the Body:

Having healthy cells is not a passive process. Active, regular tuning-up of our cells is not only feasible, but also necessary to slow aging and reduce the risk of cell dysfunction. We are, after all, only as healthy as our cells. Imperceptible cell dysfunction that is not corrected early can lead to disease. Fine-tuning can be done daily in only minutes, using pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs). In addition, when there is a known imbalance (when symptoms are present) or there is a known disease or condition, PEMF treatments, used either alone or along with other therapies, can often help cells rebalance dysfunction faster (Dr. Oz).

Pro Basketball Superstar Shaquille O’Neal is a long time Pulsed Energy user!

The PEMF technology works to create balance within the cells depolarization potential. Studies using the PEMF show that this technology may actually normalize this potential, stimulating a repair response to occur within the cell. The PEMF technology provides what is referred to as a through and through contraction of the muscle tissue that allows for a rebalancing to occur at the cellular level. When voltage imbalances in cells are either too high or too low this can cause a call to malfunction.

PEMFs have been used extensively for decades for many conditions and medical disciplines, and results can be seen in animals as well as humans. The National Institutes of Health have made PEMFs a priority for research. In fact, many PEMF devices have already been approved by the FDA, some specifically to fuse broken bones, wound healing, pain and tissue swelling, and treat depression. Most therapeutic PEMF devices are considered safe by various standards and organizations (Dr. Oz).

What are PEMFs and how do they work?

Science teaches us that everything is energy. Energy is always dynamic and, therefore, has a frequency; it changes by the second or minute, for example, at the very least.

All energy is electromagnetic in nature. All atoms, chemicals and cells produce electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Every organ in the body produces it own signature bioelectromagnetic field. Science has proven that our bodies actually project their own magnetic fields and that all 70 trillion cells in the body communicate via electromagnetic frequencies. Nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange. When the electromagnetic activity of the body ceases, life ceases (Dr Oz).

Ozone: Its General Effects And Its Use In Medicine

Ozone General Effects:

Ozone is an inactivated, trivalent (O₃) form of oxygen (O2). It is considered one of the most potent oxidants in nature. Ozone was first discovered by chemist Christian Frederick Schonbein in 1840 as a disinfectant (Bocci, 2011).

Ozone was used for the first time to disinfect operating rooms in 1856 and subsequently for water treatment in 1860. It is used to treat battle wounds and other infections during World War I (Bocci, 1996; Bocci, 2006). After the turn of the century, interest began to focus on the uses of ozone in medical therapy. However, it was not until 1932 that ozone was seriously studied by the scientific community, when ozonated water was used as a disinfectant by dentist E.A. Fisch. One of his patients, surgeon Erwin Payr, along with physician P. Aubourg, was the first medical doctor to apply ozone gas through rectal insufflations to treat mucous colitis and fistulae (Bocci, 2006). Major ozonated autohemotherapy was first described in 1954 and consist of ex vivo exposing human blood to a gas mixture composed of therapeutic oxygen and ozone for a short time followed by reinfusion in the donor (Bocci, 2011)

Ozone Use In Medicine:

Oxygen delivery and consumption is the MOST important factor in health and healing. In fact, Cells that are undergoing a healing response have what is called an oxygen-burst, which is characterized by a use of up to 100 times the normal needs of oxygen. Absent sufficient oxygen you will heal slower, not at or have cell death faster than cell growth. This is called a state of catabolic overload when even healthy cells are dying. Essentially this is what happens with all diseases. While they’re many reported benefits of ozone, the basic direct physiological effects and benefits of ozone are outlined as follows:

1. Ozone therapy causes your Red Blood Cells (RBCs)to generate more bioavailable oxygen. Ozone stimulates the production of a compound called2,3diphosphoglycerate(2,3DPG). DPG controls the movement of oxygen from red blood cells to body tissues. In other words, 2,3-DPG enables your RBCs to release a larger payload of existing oxygen. Normally hemoglobin only releases about 50% of its carried oxygen. This can result in hemoglobin releasing 75% of its oxygen or a 33% increase in overall availability. Since oxygen is often the primary limiting step in healing, this benefit of ozone may be responsible for the often “miraculous healing” effects of ozone.
2. Ozone therapy increases RBC ATP. The increased energy in the red cells enable newly created RBCs to become “supergifted” in the words of researcher Velio Bocci, MD of Italy. Ozone activates the Krebs cycle by enhancing oxidative carboxylation of pyruvate, stimulating production of ATP. It also causes a significant reduction in NADH and helps to oxidize cytochrome C.
3. Ozone therapy improves red cell flexibility, meaning your blood will flow much better. RBCs will be able to flex better to get through the small capillaries. They will carry a higher negative electrical charge so that they repel each other and don’t stack together. This improves rheological (flow) properties of your blood, enabling more oxygen transport.
4. Ozone therapy appears to turn on overall mitochondrial function in your cells. Mitochondria are your cell furnaces where energy is made; more energy, more ability to repair, no matter the tissue or organ. This conclusion is based on basic science research of German and Cuban researchers showing more oxygen consumption in tissues that have been exposed to ozone.
5. Researchers Bocci in Italy and Silvia Menendez, PhD and her team in Cuba have determined that ozone modulates the immune system. In other words, where there is inflammation that is not needed, ozone will dampen it, and allow inflamed tissues to heal. Where the immune system is weak, ozone therapy picks it up. The net effect of ozone therapy is to bring your immune system to a healthier set point of balance. You need inflammation to fight invaders and repair, but when inflammation is not turned off, the inflammation itself then becomes destructive to your tissues. In the case of joints, modulating inflammation with ozone can sometimes lead to instant results. While the exact mechanisms of action are not clear we do know that the NAD NADH ratio is modulated with ozone and plays a role in overall inflammation and tissue break down and build up forces. In order to clarify the immune-modulating properties of ozone, one study also investigated: a) the effects of stimulation on isolated peripheral human blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from normal donors with either ozone or ozonated serum; b) the range (in terms of O₃ concentrations) of the therapeutic window; c) the stimulatory and toxic effects and d) the pattern, of both proinflammatory and immunosuppressive cytokine production up to 86 hours after exposure to O₃. Results show that ozone can act as a weak inducer of cytokines producing IL-6, IL-4, TNF-α, IFN-γ, IL-2 and IL-10 and, most importantly, there is a significant relationship between cytokine production and ozone concentration. Analysis of the proliferation index shows that progressively increasing O₃ concentrations inhibit IP and therefore appear cytotoxic.
6. Ozone and its metabolic products are directly toxic to pathogens. In fact ozone virtually instantly punches holes in the membranes of bacteria hemorrhaging them on the spot. In contrast, chlorine compounds, well known as disinfectants, are 100x slower! When it comes to viruses, these stealth pathogens MUST gain entry to your cells to wreak their havoc, no matter the virus. Research has shown that most viruses (at least every one I’ve looked at) require fully functional and reduced sulfhydryl groups (SH) on their outer shell to attach to and enter your cells[1]. The SH groups are the "fingers" viruses use to open and enter your cells according to world literature.

References

1. Article on DPG 2,3 effect on RBC https://medicalozone.info/wp-content/uploads/Ozone-and-red-blood-cell-concentrates.pdf
2. Stimulation of Krebs cycle to increase ATP https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3312702/
3. Ozone increases RBC flexibility (PDF) How Ozone Treatment Affects Erythrocytes. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/224830959_How_Ozone_Treatment_Affects_Erythrocytes [accessed Jun 28 2018].

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