Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is the practice of using skilled movements to have a positive effect on joints and soft tissue. Manual therapy can help increase your range of motion, reduce tension in your muscles/joints, reduce pain, swelling and inflammation.

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Some manual therapy techniques your therapist may use to assist you in reaching your goals may include:

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• Soft tissue mobilization/release

• Manipulation

• Joint mobilization

• Myofascial release

• Stretching

• Contact/relax

• Muscle energy Techniques

• Massage

• Scar mobilization

• Traction

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Manual therapy techniques are tailored to your specific needs and your therapist will determine which manual therapy techniques you will benefit from the most following your initial evaluation.