
At PDR, we've utilized an active approach in a fun, safe and effective manner with over 10,000 patients (and after treating this many patients, we've learned what works and what doesn't!). To accomplish this, we use specialized rehabilitation machines called MedX to increase strength and decrease pain in order to increase your ability to drive, working at the computer, or reading among other things. This is one of the many reasons our success rate exceeds that of traditional therapy.
The neck extension MedX machine secures the shoulders and torso to achieve optimal isolation of neck flexion and extension movement. Range of motion is measured carefully within a pain-free arc, and strength exercise is performed by pushing the head backward against the resistance of the machine. As the patient progresses, the range of motion is improved and the resistance is increased. The result is improved mobility and less stiffness, decreased headaches, and improved tolerance to activities that require sustained head positions such as driving, reading, sitting, and work.

Tests illustrate patient's strength gains from MedX rehabilitation