Manual Therapy

What is Manual Therapy ?

Manual therapy, or manipulative therapy, is a physical treatment primarily used by Physiotherapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability; it most commonly includes kneading, manipulation of muscle, joint mobilisation.

Manual Therapy improves mobility in areas that are restricted; in joints, in connective tissues or in skeletal muscles.

What are the Benefits of Manual Therapy ?

The benefits of manual therapy are:

• treat pain
• increase range of motion
• eliminate inflammation
• induce relaxation
• enhance tissue repair
• improve stability
• facilitate movement and function