Have you recently sustained an injury? Are you recovering from a surgical procedure? Is your illness or ailment causing you aches and pains? If so, you would likely benefit from manual therapy treatments.
When some first-time patients participate in physiotherapy, they may think their treatments will be painful or uncomfortable, due to their painful condition. However, that is very rarely the case. Our Burlington physiotherapists have several tools in their arsenal that are meant to relieve your pain, while simultaneously improving your body’s function. To learn more about how our manual therapy services can help you achieve relief and recovery, contact Elite Physiotherapy Clinic, Progressive Sports Medicine, or Total Health Link today to schedule your appointment.
Also known as “hands-on therapy,” manual therapy is a specialized treatment performed by licensed physiotherapists. During this treatment, your Burlington physiotherapist will manipulate joints and soft tissue with nothing more than their hands. That means no intimidating machines or equipment involved – just hands!
Manual therapy is used as a way to relieve pain, reduce swelling, decrease restriction, improve range of motion, and mobilize joints. In order to do so, your physiotherapist will conduct targeted massages and stretches to the affected part(s) of your body.
Very! Manual therapy is a non-invasive treatment option that doesn’t require any harmful pain-management medications. Your physiotherapist will use a variety of techniques aimed at moving your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that facilitate pain relief and healing.
Our Burlington physiotherapists are highly-trained medical professionals who understand both the capabilities and limitations of your body. In fact, you may notice relief and/or improvement after just one session of manual therapy!
There are several different types of manual therapy. Some of the most common include, but are not limited to:
We have some of the most highly trained physiotherapists in Burlington. They are movement experts, equipped in diagnosing and treating painful conditions and disorders. Many of the disorders they treat occur following surgical procedures, especially a total joint replacement. However, physiotherapy is also an effective treatment method for injuries, accidents, or illnesses – essentially, anything that makes you feel weak and unable to function at your optimum physical level.
Your physiotherapist will design a personalized treatment plan for you that will likely include several different therapies, in order to improve your overall function. For example, some targeted exercises may focus on improving balance and strength, while others may focus more on improving your range of motion.
Manual therapy is a crucial part of a recovery plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, and increase your range of motion. If you are interested in learning more about the hands-on approach of manual therapy, Contact Us Today at Burlington, ON Center. At Elite Physiotherapy Clinic, Progressive Sports Medicine, and Total Health Link, we are dedicated to treating your pain and helping you get active once again!