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Manual Therapy

Physical therapist doing Manual Therapy on a female patient's shoulder

What is Manual Therapy?

Manual Therapy is a physical therapy intervention performed by a practitioner that involves using their hands to influence their patient’s body, joint position, or any musculoskeletal dysfunction that may be occurring.
At Vale Sports Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy, we provide hands-on techniques that help alleviate pain, improve mobility, and promote the body’s natural healing processes.
Female patient getting kneed Manual Therapy treatment from male physical therapists
Common Types of Manual Therapy provided by our physical therapists

Soft Tissue Massage

Stroking or gliding motions performed over a muscular or connective tissue area that help to improve tissue relaxation, mobility, or pain in the region.

Joint Manipulation

A quick, thrust-style technique that takes a joint beyond its normal range of motion to improve mobility and help reduce pain.

Joint Mobilization

Slower, repetitive oscillations within a joint’s limits that promote mobility and increase the range of motion.

Friction Massage

A form of massage that is meant to temporarily increase inflammation and break up scar tissue in an effort to promote healing and reduce pain.

Passive Stretching

Extending or lengthening a muscle or muscles to improve range of motion and increase flexibility.

Benefits of Manual Therapy

Whether it’s passively moving your joints, massaging a body region, or stretching a muscle, manual therapy allows your physical therapist to harness their knowledge of anatomy and pathology while using their own hands to treat your specific condition. Among the many conditions that may benefit from manual PT are:

Post-Surgery Rehab
Acute Injury Rehab
Osteoarthritis
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Chronic Pain
Headaches
Physical therapist shows female patient on a tablet Manual Therapy treatment plan
At ValePT we perform hands-on techniques that are proven to be effective in increasing blood flow, reducing pain, alleviating stress, increasing joint mobility, and regaining the natural characteristics of soft tissue.

At Vale Sports Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy, all of our physical therapists are trained in manual therapy techniques, and can successfully incorporate them into your treatment program. Your physical therapist will evaluate your condition and determine which hands-on techniques may be most beneficial for you.

If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort from post-surgery, sports injury, or suffering from chronic pain, contact us today to schedule a personal evaluation with one of our certified clinicians.

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