Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy

This is a very broad term used to describe any hands on treatment from a practitioner. Here at Pro Motion Physical Therapy, we describe it as specifically mobilizing a joint, muscle, or fascia in a particular restricted pattern with the intent of increasing mobility and range of motion. Each physical therapist has the in depth knowledge of every joint in the body, knows the specific anatomy of each muscle and understands the quality of movement expected from each joint and tissue. By identifying what is limited in movement or what displays dysfunctional movement patterns, we are able to specifically mobilize the tissue in the specific limited direction. This is a great technique to restore proper movement then follow up with specific exercises to train the muscles to maintain what was gained in each session. Without restoring proper joint and tissue mechanics and only doing exercises and stretches you are in a way training your joints or tissues to work in a dysfunctional pattern.