Understanding manual therapy

Manual Therapy is a treatment philosophy which treats the whole patient using the best evidence-based methods and principled exercise prescription, different from just about any other Orthopedic Physical Therapy Clinic. The highest order of orthopedic physical therapy problem-solving is required to achieve this excellence. Simply stated, Manual Therapy is the most effective holistic approach to providing the best Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

What does this mean to you?

Our training and attention to detail is perfectly matched to meet your needs, whether you are an elite-level athlete, a weekend-warrior exercise enthusiast, or someone expecting to be their best at work or at leisure. We have a customized plan to help you achieve your best self. No cookie-cutter treatments. We treat the source of the pain, not just the symptoms. Contact us if you are interested to learn more about what we have to offer.

What are the different techniques of manual therapy?

Manual therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to:

Soft Tissue Massage

Physical therapy massage treatments are a little different than those you might see at a spa. These are more therapeutic in nature, and with a medical intention. We use massage treatments as a way to manipulate the soft tissues, working to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury. This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching, allowing them to find and mobilize areas of your body that are heavily restricted. These techniques also help to improve blood flow and circulation of the affected muscles and soft tissues.

Mobilization

When you experience severe pain after sustaining an injury, it is usually the result of a restricted joint. We are specially trained in mobilizations to restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Mobilization techniques are safe, effective, and painless, allowing for an increase in your range of motion, and the improvement of the restricted joint’s mobility.

Manual Traction

When we perform manual traction, we will apply gentle force to a certain area of the body, in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. While the neck is the most common area for manual traction, it can also be performed on other parts of the body, including the arms, legs, and back.