What is Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a non-surgical approach in the treatment of spinal and extremity pain and dysfunction. The role of the manual therapist is to assess pain and dysfunction, detect movement abnormalities, test and differentiate anatomical tissue structures, and plan a treatment approach that is related to realistic and functional goals. It is based upon the patients signs and symptoms, rather than on a description of pathology and/or a medical diagnosis. Manual Therapists utilize many techniques and include therapeutic exercise, massage and muscle stretching, traction and distraction, specific joint mobilization or manipulation, and mobilization of neural tissue.
Manual therapy refers to hands-on techniques used to help assess, diagnose and treat certain ailments. Manual physical therapy is a highly valued component of physical therapy at CBPT and is performed during one on one time with each patient for individualized attention. There are many different types of manual therapy techniques used at CBPT including osteopathic methods, Maitland, Kaltenborne, McKenzie etc. The type of manual therapy used is dependent on the training of the physical therapist and his/her assessment of what is the most beneficial for the patient. The physical therapists will also explain the purpose of each technique and are always open to any questions.
Manual Therapy means hands-on therapy, and it can incorporate a wide variety of skills. It includes massage (deep and superficial soft tissues work), joint and spinal mobilization (manually moving your joints in your extremities and trunk), neuromuscular reeducation (training mind and body connection), muscle energy techniques (using muscle contraction for stretching and mobilizing), and manual traction (manually applying traction), to name a few.
Manual therapy refers to hands-on techniques used to help assess, diagnose and treat certain ailments. Manual physical therapy is a highly valued component of physical therapy at PTC and is performed during one on one time with each patient for individualized attention. There are many different types of manual therapy techniques used at PTC including osteopathic methods, Maitland, Kaltenborne, McKenzie and Cyriax etc. The type of manual therapy used is dependent on the training of the physical therapist and his/her assessment of what is the most beneficial for the patient. The physical therapists will also explain the purpose of each technique and are always open to any questions.
Manual Therapy is a hands on approach with injuries relating to structures forming joints, together with associated muscles, connective tissues (ligaments and tendons), and nerve tissue. Manual therapy may include deep tissue techniques in the form of massage or friction, joint mobilization, and/or soft tissue (e.g. muscles and nerves) mobilization. Manual therapy may also involve manipulation of the joints or spine by a skilled professional. This involves moving a joint beyond its dysfunctional motion limits but still within its anatomical limits. A manipulative technique indicated that a controlled high speed and localized thrust is performed which may or man not result the patient experiencing a popping sensation that is usually painless. The goal of manual therapy techniques is to reduce pain and restore movement and function to joints and accompanying soft tissue structures.
