Modern Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy is defined as a clinical approach utilizing specific hands-on techniques, like – manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures to modulate pain; increase range of motion (ROM); reduce or eliminate soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function.

Questions

  • IN WHAT CONDITION CAN MANUAL THERAPY HELP?

    Arthritis
    Cervical pain
    Upper back pain
    Shoulder pain
    Frozen shoulder
    Epicondylitis
    Carpal tunnel syndrome
    Knee pain

  • WHAT DOES A MODERN MANUAL THERAPIST DO?

    Modern manual therapy is a physical treatment mostly used by physiotherapists to treat musculoskeletal or sports injury pain and disability, it frequently includes kneading and manipulation of muscles, joint mobilization and joint manipulation, etc.

  • WHAT DOES MODERN MANUAL THERAPY INCLUDE?

    Modern manual therapy is the skilled application of passive movement either within or beyond its active range of movement. This includes oscillatory technique, high-velocity low amplitude thrust technique, sustained stretching and muscle energy techniques.

  • HOW DOES MANUAL THERAPY REDUCE PAIN?

    The Physiotherapist uses their hand to put pressure on muscle tissue and manipulate joints in an attempt to decrease pain caused by muscle spasm, muscle tension, and joint dysfunction.

  • WHAT IS MODERN MANUAL THERAPY GOOD FOR?

    Modern manual therapy can help you restore mobility, improve motor control, reduce pain, and improve the efficiency of movement.