Manual Therapy

What is Manual Therapy?

You may have experienced manual therapy in the past and may not have realized it. Modern manual therapy techniques are skilled hand movements and skilled passive movements of joints and soft tissue. The intended purpose of these techniques is to:

• Increase tissue elasticity
• Improve range of motion
• Mobilize soft tissue and joints
• Reduce soft tissue pain, inflammation, or restriction.

Manual Therapy Techniques

Our physical therapists often use manual therapy as part of a comprehensive treatment plan. Some of the many manual therapy techniques that could be utilized during your appointment include the following proven techniques:

• Massage
• Mobilization/manipulation
• Manual traction
• Lymphatic drainage
• Passive range of motion

Manual Therapy Benefits

Our physical therapists will perform often manual therapy techniques during your examination and diagnosis, to help them access your condition. Based on their findings they will use specific manual therapy techniques to:

• Increase the ability to move
• Enhance health, wellness, and fitness
• Decrease edema, pain, spasm, or swelling from injuries like groin strains
• Enhance or maintain physical performance
• Prevent or remediate impairment in body functions
• Improve physical function

Find Manual Therapy at IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery

At IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery, we want the best for all of our patients. Our therapists are fully trained in manual therapy techniques so that you can feel pain-free as quickly as possible. Contact IMPACT Physical Therapy & Sports Recovery today to schedule a consultation at one of our convenient locations!