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Manual TherapyManual Therapy is the skilled passive movement of joints and soft tissues (muscles, tendons, fascia, etc…). Through these skilled movements, your therapist will determine why the joint isn’t moving properly and will work to restore normal “arthrokinematics” - the specific movements that must take place between joint surfaces to allow normal movement. By mobilizing the joints and soft tissues, your therapist is able to:
These result in an increased range of motion for the joint, which helps to restore function. Manual therapy achieves best results when paired with Therapeutic Exercise. Without the exercises, the effects of the manual release can be limited and short lasting.
CAMPT website- http://manipulativetherapy.org If you are interested in spinal manipulation, please download and read over the following information pamphlet and bring the appropriate consent form to you appointment. If you have any questions about anything you read, please ask your therapist! Manipulative Therapy Information Pamphlet
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