Manual Therapy in London, Ontario

Our physiotherapists are certified in the use of manual therapy for reducing swelling & mobilizing joints


This Technique Comprising a Continuum Passive Movements


Manual therapy can simply be termed the use of repeated or sustained movements to decrease symptoms and return to function controlled by the practitioner's hand.

These incorporate a cluster of techniques used by your therapist to treat your physical dysfunction


Techniques

  • Traction
  • Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Active Release Techniques: A practitioner determines where adhesions are felt through touch, the therapist then combines a patient's active movement with his/her touch.
  • Lymph Drainage
  • Stretchings (muscle, neural tissue, joints, fascia)
  • Soft Tissue Mobilisation
  • Joint Manipulation: A passive, high velocity, low amplitude thrust applied to a joint complex.
  • Joint Mobilisation: A manual therapy technique comprising a continuum of skilled passive movements to the joint complex that are applied at varying speeds and amplitudes.

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    Manual therapy has a long history within the profession of physical therapy. Research has revealed intricate neurophysiologic mechanisms which are at play and the useful psychological effects of providing hands-on treatment.

    The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT) defines orthopaedic manual physical therapy as: "a specialised area of physiotherapy/physical therapy for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning, using highly specific treatment approaches including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises. Orthopaedic manual therapy also encompasses, and is driven by, the available scientific and clinical evidence and the biopsychosocial framework of each individual patient."

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    Treatment Process

    Manual therapy delivered early in the treatment process combined with exercises and education has proven to be very effective in managing physical dysfunction.

    Our physiotherapists are certified in use of manual therapy and have vast experience in this field.

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