info@muichiropractic.com www.muichiropractic.com 437 Cherry St., West Newton, MA 02465 tel: (617) 340 2189 fax: (617) 340 2178
Welcome At Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, we are committed to helping others reach their optimum health goals while providing the highest standards of evidence-guided chiropractic care. Conveniently located ten miles away from Boston in West Newton, we offer relief for neck and back pain, sports injuries, headaches and migraines, and pain from car accidents and work injuries. We believe in a natural approach to determine the root cause of a patient’s ailment and provide the best solution. Armed with state of the art equipment and chiropractic expertise, our goal is to provide a fast recovery time and relief from pain.
We’ll keep you moving.
The Clinic
Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine provides evidenceguided chiropractic services to patients from West Newton and the surrounding areas. With our top-notch professional care, our facility provides a full suite of services to our patients. We are outfitted with various equipment on our premise such as: Instruments assisted with soft tissue mobilization tools Whole body vibration plate Flexion-distraction table X-ray machine We work with patients from all walks of life in their pursuit of wellness. We emphasize a proactive – not reactive – approach to health. Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine hopes to become Greater Boston’s “center for sports injuries and rehabilitation.” As a member of the community, we are listening to our patients and striving to continuously grow our catalog of services to meet their needs. Ultimately, we look to introduce and grow the philosophy of natural health to grow a community of proactive, healthy, and aware individuals.
TO OUR PATIENTS Access
Timely and professional chiropractic care in coordination with medical providers.
Quality
Comprehensive examination and treatment, fast pain relief and reasonable fees.
Communication
Our Service Promise
Explanation of the examination findings, treatment goals and options and anticipated time and achieved goals.
Education
Early transitions from our treatment to self care strategies. Supervised, home-based postural and corrective exercise and stretching programs.
TO REFERRING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS Scheduling
Prompt with conveneint times: Mondays to Fridays, 8am-6pm
Reporting
Expeditious communication following patient assessment, treatment plan and progress via fax, written report and telephone.
Outcomes Directed Care
Treatment tracked with validated outcome measurement tools and modified appropriately.
About Dr.Mui Dr. Karson Mui graduated top of his class from Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida and continues to pursue learning additional therapies to expand his capabilities. He is well versed in providing treatment for physical rehabilitation as well as pain management. Whiplash, brain injury and scoliosis are other areas of his expertise. Dr. Mui is also a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician who specializes in working with athletes and sports rehabilitation. Incidentally, Dr. Mui’s experience with sports is what led him to chiropractic medicine. His experience as a wrestler in high school caused lasting injuries including jammed fingers, a dislocated left elbow, and other injuries to his neck and lower back. After years of suffering from these issues, he decided to visit a chiropractor. After his first adjustment, Dr. Mui was pain free. Inspired by that moment, he decided that being a chiropractor and providing natural care and pain relief was his calling. With a background in biotechnology and pharmaceutical development, Dr. Mui integrates scientific theory into his practice and merges it with a philosophy of natural healing. He
enjoys explaining the science behind what he is doing for his patients. However, his favorite aspect of his job is being able to implement his knowledge by working with his hands to help those in need and truly make a difference in his patients’ lives. Dr. Mui’s most memorable experience in chiropractic was during a mission trip to Vietnam as a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida. He was part of a team that saw hundreds patients within a four day clinic rotation. One of his patients was a three year old girl who had an undiagnosed dislocated shoulder. By utilizing his training, and with some direction from his supervising clinician, Dr. Mui was able to set her shoulder. The child’s mother cried as her daughter was able to reach out to grab a lollipop from Dr. Mui’s hands. These experiences are what drives Dr. Mui to continue to develop his skills in natural care practices, provide the highest quality care to his patients, and work towards his personal mission of helping as many people in his lifetime as possible.
Sports Medicine with an emphasis on chiropractic
care is an important focus of Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine. Chiropractic care is the backbone to rehabilitation, after an injury, and during maintenance while training and the off-season. When undergoing a combination of muscularskeletal treatments, athletes have left our clinic being able to perform at a higher level than before they started their treatment program. As an avid sports enthusiast, one of Dr. Mui’s priorities is to help and support athletes, regardless of their sport, on improving and increasing their level of performance. He has volunteered in many sports events to care for the needs of the participating athletes.
What makes Dr. Mui different?
In addition, Dr. Mui is a member of numerous sports councils across the Northeast region, with the hopes of educating others on the techniques and benefits of chiropractic care. He is also the founder of New England Sports Medicine Council, which represents highly skilled sports physicians teaching fellow practitioners how to advance the standards of care for athletes. The council’s objective is to provide education to fellow sports medicine practitioners and to create a resource of clinicians to provide care at a variety of local sports venues. Dr. Mui recently volunteered at the Dew Actions Sports Tour, commonly known as the Dew Tours 2012, in Ocean City, Maryland. The event is a major, multi-sports action tour that has been held across the United States since its founding in 2005. Sports on the tour include BMX cycling, skateboarding, freestyle motocross and surfing. Dr. Mui served as a medical volunteer to attend to the country’s top athletes in the action sports community. Dr. Mui is also currently working towards his certification for the Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians.
Facts about Dr. Mui Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P. R ) Certified Kinesio Taping R Practioner (C.K.T.P. R ) Certified Graston Technique (C.G.T.) Functional & Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation (F.A.K.T.R R )
EVENT EXPERIENCE Dew Tours 2012
Chilly Half Marathon
EDUCATION
Boston Marathon
Paddy’s 5K
Medical Volunteer, Ocean City, MD 2012
Medical Director, Newton, MA 2011
Medical Volunteer, Boston, MA 2012
Medical Volunteer, Newton, MA 2011
Doctor of Chiropractic (Graduated Magna Cum Laude)
Run Around the Lake Ultra Marathon
Medical Volunteer, Wayland, MA 2011
Northeastern University - Boston, MA June 2003
National Collegiate Taekwondo Championships
Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida (PCCF) - Port Orange, FL March 2008
Bachelor of Science in Biology
SKILLS
Medical Volunteer, Wakerfield, MA 2012
Medical Volunteer, Cambridge, MA 2012
Newton 5K
Medical Volunteer, Cambridge, MA 2012
Chiropractic Techniques: Palmer Package, Thompson, Pettibon, Gonstead, Cox Flexion
Distraction, Pro-Adjustor, Activator, Acupressure Stress Elimination Technique. Clear Institute Scoliosis treatment.
Physical Rehabilitation: Cold Laser, Electrical stimulation, Ultrasound, Cross Friction
massage, Pin and Stretch Technique, Myofacial release, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Neuromuscular Re-education, and Diathermy, Graston Technique, Kinesio Taping. Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation. (FAKTR)
Wounded Warrior Project Charity Ride Medical Volunteer, Sudbury, MA 2011
Cycle for Life
Medical Volunteer, Sudbury, MA 2011
Rock and Roll Half Marathon
Medical Volunteer, Providence, RI 2011
Professional Qualifications: Certified in Cox Flexion Distraction, Certified in Graston
Technique, Certified Kinesio Tape Practitioner, Red Cross certified in CPR and Professional Rescuer level First Aid. Certified in Whiplash evaluation through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician. Founder of the New England Sports Medicine Council. Certified Functional and Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation.
Positive Spin for ALS
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
New England Sports Medicine Council (Founder) American Chiropractic Association American Chiropractic Association Sports Council Florida Chiropractic Association Massachusetts Chiropractic Society South Carolina Chiropractic Association
PROVIDER TO New England Football League New England Parkour New England Sports Academy Waltham Trailer Runners Marathon Sports Running Group West Newton Fun Runners New England Team Challenge
Our Services (noninclusive)
Sports injuries
Work related conditions
Shoulder (rotator cuff) injuries Tennis and golfer's elbow Patellar tendinopathy (runner’s and jumper’s knee) Tibial stress syndromes (shin splints) Achilles tendonopathy ITBS syndrome Groin (adductor) strains Hamstring and Quad strains
Back and neck injuries General strains and sprains Reptitive strain injuries Carpal tunnel syndromes Thoracic outlet syndrome
Scar tissue
Patellofemoral pain Achilles tendonitis Plantar fasciitis
Spine conditions Torticollis Cervical radiculopathy Neck pain Disc herniations of the lower back and neck Mechanical spine pain Rib joint pain and dysfunction Thoracic outlet syndrome Cervical headache Spinal stenosis Facet syndrome Discogenic lower back pain Stable scoliosis Sacroiliac and facet dysfunction
Motor vehicle accidents Whiplash Strains and sprains Herniated discs
Regularly treated conditions
Myofascial pain syndromes Temporal-mandibular joint disorders Headaches: tension, migraine, cerviogenic Neck and lower back pain Pinched nerves Disc injuries Sport related injuries Muscle spasms Overuse injuries Headaches Joint pain Sprains and strains Arthritis Post-surgical back pain
Techniques F.A.K.T.R Functional & Kinetic Treatment with Rehabilitation was developed to help speed recovery from chronic musculoskeletal pain syndromes and has also been shown to work extremely well on acute musculoskeletal and fascial conditions. Chronic pain results from dysfunction of the sensorimotor system, which is manifested in soft tissue and fascia. This new treatment approach to soft tissue dysfunction combines instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization with proprioceptive techniques to reduce pain and return function. In our clinical experience, combining manual treatment of soft tissue with proprioceptive exercises produces faster results than conventional treatment methods. This form of manual treatment is provided by chiropractors, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, medical doctors, occupational therapists, podiatrists and dentists. This technique was developed by Tom Hyde D.C., Greg Doerr D.C., and Vince DeBono D.C. in 2002.
Chiropractic Care Common knowledge associates chiropractic care
solely with the spine or with diseases or disorders involving the spine. In reality, chiropractic care treats disorders throughout the body that may or may notoriginate at the spine. Issues that do not seem associated with the spine, such as migraine or pinched nerve, can actually be relieved with a manipulation or adjustment of the spine. The purpose of an adjustment is to reincorporate movement to your spine enabling it to return closer to its natural state, resulting in better movement and better health. In our everyday lives, we overuse or misuse our muscles or we suffer from unnatural impact on our body. This can lead to inflammation, discomfort, pain and diminished mobility which can further manifest into more severe disorders if not treated properly. At our clinic, we relieve these issues with a hands-on approach to restore movement to your spine and other areas of the body. Treatments or adjustments include spinal and cervical manipulation and flexion-distraction. These forms of treatment work to restore the restricted movement in your spine and neck that are the source of your pain and discomfort.
Spinal manipulations are the most common form of a chiropractic adjustment. Being a key part of our central nervous system, spinal manipulations can alleviate pain and discomfort caused by irritation from spinal restrictions. In addition, manipulations encourage movement allowing nutrients to travel to our joints. Our joints cannot receive nutrients without proper movement and blood flow. Flexion-distraction is a procedure that relieves neck and back pain. It is performed on a table specifically designed for this treatment. The flexing, extending and bending pieces allow the chiropractor to make adjustments that relieve lower back, leg, and arm and neck pain, caused by disc herniations as well as neuropathic pain (pinched nerve).
Graston Technique Graston Technique is form of soft tissue manipulation that utilizes stainless steel instruments. By using this toolkit of instruments, the doctor can precisely release and lengthen tightened tissue at a deeper level than just using hands. Scar tissue is broken down and reabsorbed into the body.
Soft tissue is the tissue that surrounds your organs and connects your non-bone structures. These include ligaments, tendons, fat, fibrous tissues, and other connective tissues. Soft tissue is essential to communication between layers of muscles and the proper functioning of those muscles. Graston Technique is often a compliment to a chiropractic treatment plan as well as physical therapy. It is also advantageous tWo receive treatment before, during, and after a sports event. This enables your muscles to warm up properly to enhance performance and recover efficiently to return to training. It is beneficial for all level athletes of any sport. NFL players can often be seen receiving it on the sidelines at games.
Before Treatment You will undergo a consultation
with the doctor to understand your specific concerns and needs. Graston Technique will be added to your treatment plan if the doctor feels you will benefit from it.
During Treatment While being treated, you may experience
increased skin temperature from the increased rate of blood flow to and from the area. You may also feel some discomfort as the doctor uses the instruments to manually manipulate your tissues.
After Treatment You may have redness, soreness and/
or bruising from the treatment since it works your tissues on a very deep level. A treatment plan usually lasts for 4-5 weeks with two treatments per week. Most patients have a positive response by the third to fourth treatment.
Vibration Therapy is a supplemental form of therapy
Vibration Therapy
that compliments well with chiropractic treatment and physical therapy. It is based on using a vibration plate or machine to stimulate the muscles and tendons. A vibration plate uses minute and rapid up-and-down and right-and-left vibrations to strengthen muscles and tendons. At Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, vibration therapy is used to reprogram and rebuild muscular imbalances. It is an effective therapy during physical rehabilitation from accidents or injuries, including those incurred during car accidents and sports, and can strengthen the weakened muscles and help decrease recovery time. Our clinic currently uses the vibeplate. Its benefits include improving sports performance, medical rehabililition, and health and fitness.
Testimonials
It really took me alot to make a decision about a chiropractor seeing as the last one i went to didn’t go so well. I looked on yelp and see some of the reviews and throught to give Dr. Mui a try. From the start Dr. Mui made me feel really comfortable with his politeness, especially reassuring me that he was only here to help me. Me being a basketball player he focused more on the strengthening of my back and knees. Before I came to Dr. Mui i could hardly walk straight, my lower and mid-back were in constant pain. He really did well with adjusting and finding exactly where the problem was. He also gave me stretches and techniques to help me throughout my day since i sit at a desk everyday. It only took about 6 visits for me to be able to get back on the court seeing as thats major conparing to the 12 I used with the last chiropractor without any results. I DEFINITELY recommend Dr. Mui if you want fast and instant results on alot of different injuries and pains, not just the back. I HIGHLY recommend him to sports players or ex-sports players who are playing or trying to get back into it like myself. I am now back on the court with almost no pain, running jumping and playing basketball again. The changes made to my body by Dr. Mui were amazing.
Kenny S
Both my wife and I have been going to Dr. Mui for a couple months now for a variety of issues (clicking knee, shoulder tension, tendinitis) and he has been great. Really listens to us and produces results. My wife can hold our baby in her arms again without shooting pains and that's huge for us. He used Graston on both of us and he clearly has a mastery of it. He also walks us through in detail the source of our issues so we can better understand how to improve them. I can't recommend Dr. Mui enough, give him a chance and you won't regret it. He truly wants to help
I am impressed with the way Dr Mui goes about providing care. He is focused on treating the root cause of a problem,
people and it comes through in every session.
and releasing the patience from his care. During my first visit we discussed my concern, I had a tight back that I felt needed cracking, and wanted to be loose to improve my golf swing. After analyzing how my body moved during a golf swing he stated that he wanted to think over night about the best way to get the results I wanted. The next visit we began with heating pad and then the Graston Technique of massage on my hamstrings and pecks. I am amazed at the results after the first treatment. I gained significant range of motion in my upper body, improved my posture, and my hamstrings are free of knots and smooth. We repeated this process and also included exercises to improve coordination on a vibration plate. I have visited Dr Mui 5 times and I now have a stretching routine and exercises to maintain my flexibility. I recently had my golf swing speed measured at 105 mph and hit a ball 295 yards on an indoor simulator. This is very promising as I have not swung a club for three months.
Brett D
I recently became a patient of Dr Mui after a friend referred me. I was desperate. It was a week before the Boston Marathon, I was out on my last training run and my right knee gave out 13 miles into a 17 mile run. I was in so much pain I had to call for a ride home, which I had never done before. Ever! I have had knee issues in the past. In college I ran cross-country and waitressed, which was a lot on my knees. The doctors told me it was just overuse and to stay off them. A runner doesn’t isn’t happy with that answer! It was a week before the Boston Marathon (one of my life time aspirations) and I was out of commission, desperate and depressed. I called Dr Mui and explained the situation, expecting him to say there wasn’t much he could do. But instead he gave me an appointment and said he would do his best to get me through the marathon. I went to see Dr Mui 3 times that week. Dr Mui used the Graston technique/F.A.K.T.R and tools to work on my knees. He also noticed I had a leg discrepancy. My left femur is slightly longer than my right. He gave me an inexpensive heel lift to fix the problem. How come no one noticed that before! I had been to a couple doctors in the past who had over looked it. When Dr Mui pointed it out it was easily noticed. I am happy to report that I finished the Boston Marathon in 5:06:17 pain free (in my knees of course, marathons hurt). Even after beating on them for 26.2 miles! They still did not hurt the next day. I feel so lucky to have found Dr Mui and the Graston technique. I want to tell everyone what amazing
work he does!!
Meaghan K
Carl H
What others are saying about Dr. Mui
Results Comparison
Mike Spinnato Mike visited Mui Chiropractic and Sports Medicine two months before running the 114th annual Boston Marathon. Five months prior to the Boston Marathon, Mike ran the Chicago Marathon with an impressive qualifying time of 3:02:12. Looking to continue to improve his time, Mike strenuously trained for the Boston race. While doing so, Mike experienced signs of wear and tear. He came to our clinic with hip pain (bilateral Iliotibial band syndrome), pain in his shin splints (bilateral medial tibial stress syndrome), and a collection of minor issues caused from the stress of training. Mike received a series of treatments to address his pain. His plan included chiropractic manipulation, Graston technique as well as a stretching and strengthening program for him to perform out of our clinic. Our chiropractic care enabled Mike to train without pain. Coupling his treatments with his hard work, Mike was able to cut an impressive 15 minutes from his total time which is an 8% improvement in only 5 months time.
KEVIN WU Kevin was born in Toronto and raised in Hong Kong, where he graduated from Hong Kong International School. He moved to Boston to pursue his college education from Northeastern University; he graduated with a degree in biology and a minor in business administration. Kevin joined the Mui Chiropractic Team as a volunteer during the summer 2012, with the task of handliing the clinic’s business division and billing management. Since then, he has restructured the clinic’s direction, increased patient volume and successfully reorganized the clinic’s financial structure. He will be acting as the Director of Operations in the near future.
NADINE DEFENSOR Nadine was born in the Philippines and raised in Kuwait, where she received her secondary education from The American School of Kuwait. She moved to Michigan to pursue her college education and graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in journalism, specializing in visual communications. She joined the Mui Chiropractic Team with a goal to help facilitate clinic growth by expanding the clinic’s social media presence, as well as managing its advertising, marketing and editorial sectors. She currently serves as the Editorial Director.
The Mui Chiropractic Team
Thank You Thank you for taking the time to review the enclosed information on our chiropractic clinic in West Newton. We are aiming to change the face of chiopractic care by using proven, evidence-based treatment plans to rehabilitation chronic injuries and pain, and your willingness to see what we have to offer is appreciated! Of course, the best way for us to explain what we do is to show you firsthand. We would love to invite your entire team into our clinic to get a deeper understanding of the treatments we specialize in. Please feel free to call our office at any time using the number below, or email us. We are excited to be a part of the bustling Newton-area medical community, and look forward to getting to know you and your team very well as we grow our practice. In good health,
The Mui Chiropractic Team
617.340.2189 info@muichiropractic.com
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