Manual Therapy is a hands-on treatment by physiotherapist to assess patient’s pain points and treat with various techniques include:
- Trigger point release: application of pressure to the “trigger point” or “taut bands” to release or remove these nodules and reduce pain
- Myofascial release technique: application of consistent pressure to restrictions in the myofascial tissue
- Deep tissue massage: manipulation of the soft tissue (muscles, tendons, ligaments or fascia) through direct physical contact (e.g. hands, forearm, elbow) to improve tissue extensibility and promote relaxation
- Manual traction: providing a distraction force on a joint to allow for decompression or gapping to occur in the joint space
- Joint mobilizations: specific passive movements working directly on the movement at joint surfaces through different velocities and amplitudes to increase the range of motion at a joint
- Passive stretching: a therapist places a muscle in a lengthened position and provides a static sustained hold for a duration of time
Moreover, manual techniques can be performed as a single treatment or used conjunct with other equipment such as PMS, Focused Shockwave or even Dry needling for the best and most effective outcome.
Manual Therapy suits for:
Muscle spasms, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder,Scoliosis, Muscle discomfort during pregnancy.