Manual Therapy
Manual physical therapy and occupational therapy is a specialized form of therapy which is performed with the hands as opposed to a mechanical device or equipment. It is a clinical approach that utilizes skilled, specific hands-on techniques that the therapists at Ability have been educated to perform in order to assess and treat dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.
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Manual Therapy
Manual physical therapy and occupational therapy is a specialized form of therapy which is performed with the hands as opposed to a mechanical device or equipment. It is a clinical approach that utilizes skilled, specific hands-on techniques that the therapists at Ability have been educated to perform in order to assess and treat dysfunctions of the musculoskeletal system.
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More About Manual Therapy
There are many different techniques of manual therapy. Therapists may use their hands to manipulate and mobilize muscle tissues and joints in order to:
- Reduce pain
- Increase mobility and flexibility
- Reduce or eliminate soft tissue inflammation
- Induce relaxation
- Improve tissue repair/extensibility/stability
- Facilitate movement
- Improve function
Manual therapy techniques can be used to help the recovery process of nearly any injury.