Manual Therapy
Manual Therapy is a term that encompasses a variety of physiotherapeutic
treatment techniques through 'hands-on', physical intervention.
Physical treatments includes massage, soft tissue mobilization, various
connective tissue techniques, myofascial release, craniosacral techniques,
mobilization of joints, joint manipulation, mobilization of neural tissue,
visceral mobilization, and strain and counterstrain.
Mobilisations are applied to joints to reduce stiffness and relieve pain,
manipulations may also be applied to joints to restore normal movement,
soft tissue manipulation and massage are effective at reducing scar tissue,
stretching tight structures, relieving spasm and aiding the healing process.
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