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Manual therapy, also known as mobilization or manipulative therapy, is a form of hands-on treatment where a physiotherapist carefully moves the tissues and joints of the body to restore movement and relieve pain.
Research studies indicate that this treatment is essential for recovery from many musculoskeletal issues and injury types.
The goal of manual therapy is to treat the neuro-orthopaedic aspect of the patient’s condition. The application of this treatment addresses the condition directly, rather than just its symptoms. Manual therapy involves the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal system using specialized movements applied by a trained professional.
When Can It Be Used?
Manual and manipulative therapy is effective in regions throughout the body. For example,in the head, manual therapy, headaches and jaw pain. Within the neck, this therapy is used to treat chronic neck and spine pain, whiplash, and radiating nerve pain.
Manual therapy is applied to the mid-back to treat muscle imbalances and shoulder blade pain. It is used in other parts of the back to attend to pelvic pain, a herniated disc, and degenerative disc disease. Within the arms, it is applied for cases of tennis elbow, fractures and rotator cuff pain. In the legs, manual therapy is used to treat movement loss and pain from joint replacements, ankle sprains and arthritis.
Benefits of Manual and Manipulative Therapy
In cases like chronic or acute shoulder pain, manual therapy can reduce discomfort.
It also addresses problems in the fascia, mobilization of nerves, and soft-tissue injury. Following treatment, patients report that the muscles feel loosened and relaxed, with a sensation of increased circulation. The aim is to allow movement to extend beyond the restricted range of motion the patient is experiencing.
Our clinic sites are recognized as facilities providing advanced manual and manipulative therapy treatment, and it is a component of most treatment plans. Many of our clinic associates are Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Manipulative Therapy(FCAMPT).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Manual Therapy & Manipulative Therapy
What are some manual therapy techniques?
Manual therapy techniques include soft tissue mobilisation, joint mobilisation and joint manipulation. These are all hands on skills performed by a physiotherapist.
What is the difference between manual and physical therapy?
Manual therapy is one of the tools used by physiotherapists to achieve desired patient outcomes. Physiotherapy is an overarching term that includes any intervention performed by a physiotherapist.
How does manual therapy reduce pain?
Manual therapy works to restore normal movement in the joints can help calm muscles in a state of spasm. Physical inputs to the body from motion and touch flood the nervous system with sensory signals. These signals tell your body where your limbs lie in space and what is occurring in the muscles and joints. Your brain prioritizes these signals, which helps block the transmission of pain.
How do you manipulate muscles?
A variety of soft tissue techniques exist. Most often it involves the physiotherapist using their hands or a small tool to put pressure on or friction a muscle belly. Stretching techniques can also be used to restore length to muscles that have become overly short.
What is manual therapy for neck pain?
Manual therapy for back and neck pain may include manual stretching of the spinal musculature to restore length, direct soft tissue release techniques to reduce tone, and joint mobilisation or manipulation techniques to restore motion that has been lost in the spine.
What is manual therapy for back pain?
Manual therapy for back and neck pain may include manual stretching of the spinal musculature to restore length, direct soft tissue release techniques to reduce tone, and joint mobilisation or manipulation techniques to restore motion that has been lost in the spine.
Is manual therapy the same as massage therapy?
Massage therapy primarily focuses on soft tissue techniques that address the muscles and fascia. While manual therapy by a physiotherapist may incorporate some soft tissue techniques, the primary focus is often restoring joint mobility and function. This is achieved by the use of joint mobilisation and manipulation techniques.
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Y Leung
2024-12-23
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This is a great place to take your classes or exercise therapy. I was there for the GLA:D exercise programme led by Sarah Phillips. She was clear, concise and encouraging when needed. The reception staff are friendly and professional. All in all, a very good experience and convenient location too.
Tahira Gonsalves
2024-12-09
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Trevor was great! He provided detailed information (which I asked for 😀) to understand my injury (damaged ligaments on my foot), and provided a very reasonable and doable exercise/physio regimen, which he adjusted as my recovery progressed. Staff at the clinic are also lovely! Thank you!
Cindy Tavener
2024-12-09
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Great place -Everyone from front desk to my physio Nikhil very focused on my needs.
Nikhil was also a great listener we made a care plan and both reviewed my progress as i healed he was also open to my suggestions.I will be happy to return if /when injured again.
Baran Akpınar
2024-11-29
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I had the pleasure of working with Sarah Phillips through my recovery from a torn Achilles. She kept me informed at every stage, explained what to expect, and adjusted my therapy to overcome any challenges. Thanks to her expertise, I made consistent progress and had an excellent overall recovery at the end.
Beyond her skill, Sarah’s warm and friendly personality made every session enjoyable and motivating. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of expert, compassionate physiotherapy care.
Michelle Hachey
2024-11-06
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My good friend recommended me to the Dr. was very honest and very helpful in telling me what to go going forward. Gave me exercises to do at home. How to handle stairs with less pain.
Would highly recommend him if you are in pain of any kind. Very helpful and near public transit.
Naeem Toronto
2024-11-02
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I am going to participate in program from Monday,Nov 03,2024
Elaine Gergolas
2024-10-26
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I booked a series of appointments to try and establish a good therapeutic schedule and after the first one the therapist insisted I come back to see her earlier than planned - which I did... booking a 45 minute follow-up that turned into a distracted 20 minutes of her note taking... they did adjust the billing to reflect a 30 minute session but it was not an auspicious start.
Then I received a garbled voicemail that seemed to cancel my third appointment - which I had booked a month in advance. It blamed the error on someone at the clinic who forgot to update the schedule... but both my follow-ups to confirm / reschedule were completely ignored.
Consider another company or at least another location...
VR S
2024-10-18
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the staff is just awesome, I was having pain in my shoulder which few other places were not able to figure out, Danny spotted the cause and fixed the problem. I am thankful to him and East Toronto Orthopaedic staff from the bottom of my heart
