Specialties

Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is a type of physical therapy that uses the hands to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders. It is a skilled and specialized practice that requires a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Manual therapy techniques can be used to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and increase strength. They can also be used to help restore normal movement patterns and function. There are many different manual therapy techniques, including:

Joint mobilization: This involves moving the joint through its range of motion in a controlled and gentle manner.
Joint manipulation: This involves a more forceful and specific movement of the joint.
Soft tissue mobilization: This involves applying pressure to the muscles and other soft tissues.
Massage: This involves using the hands to knead and rub the muscles and other soft tissues.
Neuromuscular re-education: This involves using manual techniques to retrain the muscles to function properly.

Manual therapy is often used in conjunction with other physical therapy treatments, such as exercise, education, and lifestyle modification. It can be an effective treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, including:

Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Knee pain
Hip pain
Sprains and strains
Tendonitis
Arthritis

Here are some of the benefits of manual therapy:

Improved range of motion: Manual therapy can help to improve range of motion by gently stretching and mobilizing the joints.
Reduced pain: Manual therapy can help to reduce pain by applying pressure to the muscles and other soft tissues.
Increased strength: Manual therapy can help to increase strength by applying resistance to the muscles.
Restored normal movement patterns: Manual therapy can help to restore normal movement patterns by retraining the muscles to function properly.