Manual Therapy
Manual therapy involves therapeutic techniques performed by the therapist's hands. These treatments aim to normalize muscle tone, loosen tight tissues, and correct faulty joint alignments, ultimately promoting pain-free movement.
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Joint or Bony Mobilizations, following various schools such as Kaltenborn, Maitland, McKenzie, and Mulligan, are highly effective in aligning bones and joints, thereby reducing movement restrictions and pain. Particularly beneficial for patients with joint stiffness due to immobilization post-injury or surgery, these mobilizations are often utilized at the beginning of sessions.
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Soft Tissue Mobilizations address muscle tightness using techniques like Myofascial Release (MFR), Fascial Manipulation (FM), and Muscle Energy Technique (MET).
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Myofascial Release (MFR) targets micro-injuries in muscles and fascia, promoting pain-free movement and restoring flexibility.
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Fascial Manipulation (FM) employs knowledge of movement meridians and fascial lines to alleviate restrictions, especially at trigger points, albeit causing discomfort during treatment.
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Muscle Energy Technique (MET) utilizes a patient's muscle energy to elongate tightened muscles or strengthen weakened ones, serving as a painless complement to stretching routines.
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Neural Tissue Mobilization (NTM), advocated by Butler and Shacklock, involves gentle mobilization of nerves through restrictions to alleviate radiating symptoms and compressive nerve issues caused by various factors.
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Taping, a widely applied method, helps alleviate pain and support tissue healing. Options like Rigid tapes and Kinesiology (K) tapes, preferred in sports for immediate pain relief and improved mobility, are commonly utilized in therapeutic settings.
