Manual Therapy

What is Manual Therapy?

Manual Therapy is a treatment approach employed by physical therapists to alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and restore function in patients suffering from musculoskeletal conditions. This hands-on method involves various techniques to manipulate soft tissues and joints.

Benefits include:

• Reducing pain and muscle tension
• Improving joint mobility and flexibility
• Restoring function and enhancing performance

Techniques include:

• Soft tissue mobilization to release muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and promote healing
• Joint mobilization to improve joint movement and reduce pain
• Myofascial release to address fascial restrictions and improve range of motion
• Muscle energy techniques to correct joint alignment and muscle imbalances
• High-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts for spinal manipulation and pain relief

Physical therapists use Manual Therapy to treat a wide range of conditions, such as back and neck pain, joint stiffness, sports injuries, and post-operative rehabilitation. The therapist assesses each patient's specific needs and develops a personalized treatment plan to maximize results.