Manual therapy is a specialised form of treatment in physiotherapy in manual therapy physiotherapists uses their hands to put pressure on muscle tissue and manipulate joints to decrease pain, muscle spasm, muscle tension, joint restriction and increase joint range of motion.
Manual therapy can include:
Massage
Physiotherapist applies pressure on the soft tissues of the body such as muscle. It relaxes muscle, increase blood circulation and reduce pain in the body.
Mobilization
Slow rhythmic measured movements are applied to twist , push or pull bones and joints into position. It helps loosen tight tissues around a joint and helps in flexibility and alignment.
Manipulation
Physiotherapists apply pressure on a joint using the hands or a special device to reduce apin and improve joint range of motion. |
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