Manual Therapy
What is Manual Therapy?
Manual therapy is a highly effective treatment approach that plays a crucial role in physical therapy. It encompasses a wide range of techniques to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall function. Core Kinetics, DPT specializes in various manual therapy techniques to provide our patients with the highest level of care.
Soft tissue mobilization is a technique that targets the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and other soft tissues in the body. By applying specific pressure and movements, our skilled therapists can help alleviate muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote tissue healing. This technique is particularly beneficial for individuals with muscle strains, sprains, or chronic pain conditions.
Fascial mobilization and release focus on the fascia, a connective tissue that surrounds and supports muscles, bones, and organs. By applying gentle pressure and stretching techniques, our therapists can release restrictions in the fascia, improving flexibility, reducing pain, and restoring optimal movement patterns.
Joint mobilization is a manual therapy technique that aims to restore normal joint function. By applying controlled movements to the affected joint, our therapists can reduce pain, increase range of motion, and improve joint stability. This technique is commonly used for individuals with joint stiffness, arthritis, or post-surgical rehabilitation.
Myofascial release, both internal and external, targets the myofascial system, which includes muscles and their surrounding fascia. Through gentle sustained pressure and stretching, our therapists can release tension and adhesions within the myofascial system, promoting pain relief, improved muscle function, and enhanced overall movement.
Abdominal massage is a specialized technique that focuses on the muscles and organs in the abdominal region. It can help alleviate digestive issues, reduce abdominal pain, and improve overall gastrointestinal function. Our therapists are trained in specific abdominal massage techniques to provide safe and effective treatment.
Scar mobilization is a technique used to address scar tissue that may result from surgeries, injuries, or other traumas. By applying gentle pressure and stretching to the scar tissue, our therapists can improve its flexibility, reduce adhesions, and enhance overall tissue healing. This technique is particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing pain, limited range of motion, or functional impairments due to scar tissue.