MANUAL HANDS-ON THERAPY

We receive many first-time patients who come in thinking their treatments will be painful, uncomfortable, or even agonizing due to the condition they are in. 

However, that is not the case at all! If you are apprehensive, let us ease your mind a bit:

Manual therapy is just one of the tools used at Central Physiotherapy & Massage which  allows our physiotherapists to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. We have received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques. 

This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, and increasing your range of motion. 

Manual therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to:

• Soft Tissue Release is a technique used to manipulate soft tissues to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury. This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching to allow for the mobilization of restricted joints. 
• Mobilization is a technique used to reduce restriction and improve mobility in a hypo-mobile joint. Our physiotherapists are specially trained in mobilizations of restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Mobilization techniques are safe, effective, and painless, allowing for an increase in your range of motion, and the improvement of the restricted joint’s mobility.
• Manual Traction is a manual technique which applies a gentle force to a certain joint of the body to stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. While the neck is the most common area for manual traction, it can also be performed on other parts of the body, including the arms, legs, and back.
• Manipulation is a passive high velocity movement of a skeletal joint aimed at improving joint mobility, reducing pain and improving overall function.