Manual Therapy

What is Manual Therapy?​

Manual therapy is a specialized physical therapy method that utilizes specific, hands-on techniques produce any or all of the following effects: improve tissue extensibility; increase range of motion of the joint complex; mobilize or manipulate soft tissues and joints; induce relaxation; change muscle function; modulate pain; and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation or movement restriction.

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Manual Therapy can include but not restricted to the use of soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, kinesio taping, dry needling, muscle energy techniques.

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Being skilled in these muscular techniques is what sets physical therapists apart from other health care practitioners. Since there are many different types of manual therapy techniques, a physical therapist will be able to determine which technique best fits your needs.