Manual Therapy is a special form of physical therapy delivered with hands. It is a method by which physiotherapists can assess and treat their patients with skilled hand movements.The basic aim is to improve tissue extensibility, increase range of motion, induce relaxation, mobilize or manipulate soft tissue and joints, modulate pain, change muscle function, improve movement patterns, and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction.
TECHNIQUES UNDER MANUAL THERAPY
SOFT TISSUE TECHNIQUES:
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Massage
- Scar Mobilization
- Myofascial Release ( MRT)
- positional release teachnique (PRT)
- Active Release Technique (ART)
- Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD)
JOINT TECHNIQUES:
- Joint Mobilization
- Muscle Energy Techniques
- Traction