Manual Therapy
What is manual therapy?
Manual therapy is treatment administered by physical therapists & physical therapists assistants (PTA) in which they use their hands (as well as tools) to soft tissues and joints. At HealthQuest Physical Therapy, we put a high value on manual therapy, and as a patient, you will receive it every visit! There are many kinds of manual, but the ones we use the most are outlined below.
What types of manual therapy does HealthQuest use?
#1 Mobilization
Passive movement of joints, using various grades, speeds, and pressure amplitudes. Primarily used to increase motion.
#2 Traction
A form of decompression that relieves pressure. It can be performed manually or mechanically. Primarily used for pain relief.
#3 Resistance & Stretching.
Primarily used for improving strength and flexibility.
#4 Soft Tissue
Specific connective tissue massage using the therapist’s hands helps restore normal mobility and prevents adherence of newly formed scar tissue within the soft tissue structures of ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
#5 Trigger Point Release
Mostly consists of rubbing and pressing on trigger points or muscle “knots”. Dry needling is a popular form of this.
#6 Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization or IASTM uses specific tools that help break adhesions and scarring brought on by surgeries, injuries, and overuse of muscles. We use a variety of different brands. Read more here.
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the benefits of manual therapy
with physical therapy
This effective treatment method is used as a way to relieve pain, reduce swelling, decrease restriction, improve range of motion, and mobilize joints. At your initial appointment, one of our physical therapists may include this treatment in your plan of care.
eliminate/reduce
pain & swelling
improved
mobility & flexibility
increased
strength & endurance
Education&
preventative tools
return to
normal function
proper
alignment
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common conditions
where we use manual therapy
Manual therapy is a non-invasive way to achieve the results you want, without the need for any harmful drugs or surgical correction. There are a variety of techniques associated with manual therapy that work to move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in a very specific way that generates pain relief and healing.
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