Manual Therapy
Searching For Holistic Pain Relief? Manual Therapy Could Help
Are you suffering from pain as a result of injury, illness, or surgical procedure?
Determining the best course of treatment for your needs may be difficult, but manual therapy can help. Manual therapy treatment methods are intended to alleviate pain while enhancing the function of your body at the same time.
Let Total Body Physical Therapy ease your mind a bit if you are concerned about undergoing manual therapy treatments:
To achieve optimal results, we utilize an integrative approach that incorporates a thorough examination to identify postural, soft tissue and joint dysfunction, flexibility and strength deficits that contribute to improper body mechanics. We then use advanced manual therapy techniques, core stabilization, and targeted muscle strengthening to correct these underlying dysfunctions.
You may benefit from manual physical therapy if you’re dealing with chronic nagging pain or faulty biomechanics. Call Total Body Physical Therapy at (941) 203-8705 today to get started.
Manual therapy defined
What is manual therapy? Based on the philosophy and principles of Osteopathic Manual Medicine, manual therapy is a distinct art supported by scientific knowledge. Its philosophy embraces the concept that structure influences function. Manual therapy is a form of hands-on therapy treatment designed to help physical therapists mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue to restore proper biomechanics..
This system of manual diagnostic and treatment techniques includes soft tissue massage, myofascial release, joint mobilization/manipulation, and is used to relieve pain and restore normal musculoskeletal function, thereby enhancing the body’s capacity to heal.
Dr. Johnson has served as faculty at three different Physical Therapy programs, instructing Doctorate students as well as professional continuing education seminars in manual therapy techniques. Our physical therapists have received comprehensive instruction from a large range of colleges and teachers in advanced manual therapy techniques.
Our highly specialized level of treatment is at its best in finding and correcting the source of chronic conditions, rather than repeatedly treating the symptoms without correcting the underlying musculoskeletal dysfunctions.
This advanced method of therapy helps to minimize swelling, reduce restraint, mobilize joints, and improve your freedom of movement.
Does manual therapy hurt?
Manual therapy is safe, non-invasive, and painless.
In fact, many patients notice improvement after just one session of manual therapy! Instead, our physical therapists use a variety of techniques that help move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that relieve pain and promote healing. They also help in reducing scar tissue and minimizing swelling.
Another cool thing about manual therapy? It also doesn’t require any harmful medications to work properly! Our Sarasota physical therapists are highly trained medical professionals who understand the limitations of your body, as well as its capabilities.
Benefits of manual therapy for chronic pain
Your treatment plan will likely include several different therapies, all aimed at helping a specific function of your body.
Movement disorders often occur following surgery, especially if a patient has undergone total joint replacement. Many primary care physicians will also prescribe physical therapy treatments for injuries, accidents, or illnesses – essentially, anything that makes you feel weak and unable to function at your normal physical levels.
Manual therapy is a vital aspect of a successful physical therapy treatment plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, and increase range of motion.
Our Sarasota physical therapists are highly trained in diagnosing and treating movement disorders, so rest assured you can find the relief you need at our clinic.
Manual therapy techniques
There are a variety of manual therapy techniques available to patients. Manual therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to:
Mobilization
Mobilization procedures are secure, efficient, and painless, enabling the range of motion to be increased and the mobility of the restricted joint to be enhanced.
It is typically the result of a restricted joint when you feel intense pain after suffering an injury.
By applying pressure at a low velocity, our physical therapists are specifically trained in mobilization to restricted joints.
Soft Tissue Massage
Physical therapy massage treatments are a bit different from what you would expect at a spa. These are of a more treatment-oriented type, with a medical role.
Our Sarasota physical therapists use massage procedures to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury as a way of manipulating the soft tissues.
This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching, which helps them locate and mobilize highly restricted areas of the body.
These strategies also help to increase the blood supply and circulation of the muscles and soft tissues affected.
Manual traction
During manual traction, the therapist can apply gentle strength to a certain region of the body in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural motion.
This technique can also be used on other parts of the body, including the arms, legs, and back, but for manual traction, the neck is the most popular position.
Ready to get started?
If you are interested in gaining the many benefits of manual therapy, click here to request an appointment at Total Body Physical Therapy today!
