MANUAL THERAPY

DEFINITION

"Application of an accurately determined and specifically directed manual force to the body, in order to improve mobility in areas that are restricted; in joints, in connective tissues or in skeletal muscles."

Manual therapy [Manipulative Therapy] encompasses the treatment of health ailments of various etiologies through 'hands-on', physical intervention.

Physical treatments includes:

§ Massage

§ Manipulation

§ Soft tissue mobilization

§ Connective tissue techniques

§ Myofascial release

§ Craniofacial techniques

§ Joint manipulation

§ Mobilization of neural tissue

§ Visceral mobilization

§ Strain and Counterstrain