Manual Therapy is intended to treat soft tissue, joint inflammation, pain, increase range of motion, facilitate movement and improve function. Manual therapists use their hands to feel different tissue consistencies.
Soft tissue mobilization
The practitioner applies different directions of pressure to release tension with in fascia- tissue that encloses muscles and organs. This helps to improve range of motion and decrease pain.
Joint mobilization
The practitioner uses movements of varying speed, forcefulness and distance to correct the positioning of joints.
Myofascial release
The practitioner uses light, manual pressure to massage and stretch a trigger point in your fascia. They may hold that point for a few minutes, then repeat the process for other trigger points they may find until they feel a full release.
Overuse injuries and stress fractures
Muscle tears, tendon and ligament sprains
Knee, ankle and foot injuries
Shoulder injuries, tennis elbow, hand and wrist pain