Manual therapy treatment is one of the most common forms of prescribed physical therapy and is highly effective. Sometimes referred to as manipulative therapy, this is a hands-on treatment designed to work on areas of pain and disability. Manual physical therapy includes massage techniques, manipulation of muscles, and joint mobilization.
At Physical Therapists NYC, we believe that hands-on manual therapy techniques, combined with exercise and patient education, are the core of rehabilitative care. We find that our patients are able to get back to their active lifestyles more quickly and completely with the inclusion of manual therapy.
What To Expect from Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a technique that involves gentle manipulation of your joints and soft tissues in a hands-on manner with the goal to improve range of motion, flexibility, and reduce pain. This technique relaxes tight muscles and improves circulation to prompt healing.
Your Personalized Treatment Plan
When you are seen in our offices, you will thoroughly discuss your condition and future movement and recovery goals with your therapist. An individualized treatment plan will be created specifically for you. Your experiences in our office may include some of the following manual therapy techniques.
Types of Manual Therapy
Integrative Manual Therapy
Integrative manual therapy is a functional approach to rehabilitation that takes the structure of the body and all systems into consideration to create a harmonious relationship within the body. This whole-body approach is preferred by many because it uses a structural and functional approach.
- Structural Rehabilitation: Addresses joint mobility, muscle tone, soft tissues, range of motion, and muscle control.
- Functional Rehabilitation: Focuses on balance, coordination, sensation, strength, endurance, your senses, and behavior.
Advanced Manual Therapy
Highly skilled physical therapists use this technique to improve the movement of your joints, soft tissues, and fascia. During this type of treatment, you may encounter soft tissue mobilization, traction, joint mobilization, joint manipulation, passive range of motion, movement with mobilization, proprioceptive facilitation, and more. It is a hands-on approach with additional techniques for maximum benefit.
Functional Manual Therapy
A functional manual therapist works with an approach similar to integrative manual therapy. The goal is to strengthen and treat the entire body to achieve optimum performance, starting with the core. The concept is that going beyond exercises and hands-on therapy opens the body to additional benefits. This all begins with core strength, engagement, and proprioceptive awareness.
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Orthopedic manual physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical therapy that targets neuro-musculoskeletal conditions. Most patients who have these conditions benefit from this specialized treatment to restore full, pain-free movement. This is done through reeducation programs, hands-on mobilization and manipulation, passive movements, resistance muscle activation, and a customized exercise treatment program.
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Monday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Tuesday: 10.00AM – 06.00PM
Wednesday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Thursday: 08.00AM – 04.00PM
Friday: 08.00AM – 03.00PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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Physical Therapists NYC
80 Maiden Ln, # 905C,
New York, NY 10038
212 386 7979
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145 Henry St, Suit 1G,
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