SERVICE SPOTLIGHTS Manual Therapy: Manual therapy is used as a way to relieve pain, reduce swelling, decrease restriction, improve range of motion, and mobilize joints. During this hands- on treatment, joints and soft tissue are manipulated with nothing more than the physical therapist’s hands. Joint Mobilization: Joint mobilization is the passive movement of specific joints using the skilled application of force, direction, and technique. The primary effects of joint mobilizations include pain reduction, improved range of motion, and improved quality of joint movement. Massage Therapy: Therapeutic massage promotes tissue healing, so your patient can get back to their activity or sport of choice as quickly as possible. Mobilizing, loosening, and relaxing these muscles can help them stay limber and decrease the risk of strains, sprains, and ruptures. IASTM: Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is a manual physical therapy technique using special plastic or metal tools to gently move and scrape against the skin. One of the many benefits that these special instruments can bring includes the breaking down of fascial (connective tissue) restrictions and scar tissue across the body. Hand Therapy: Hand therapy focuses on treating orthopedic upper-extremity issues to optimize the functional use of the arm and hand. It’s a patient-centered approach to help your patient comfortably perform daily functions, such as being able to lift objects, open a jar, or button a shirt. Kinesio Taping: Kinesio taping is used to improve your patient’s mobility and provide support for muscles, joints, and tendons. Elastic therapeutic tape is placed around problematic areas. The tape exudes a pulling force, allowing for free range of motion while still providing a therapeutic pressure to the targeted area. Pelvic Floor Therapy: The muscles, tendons, and ligaments that comprise the pelvic floor all serve an extremely important purpose: supporting the core of the body. Our physical therapists can help in relieving your patient’s pelvic pain, easing their symptoms of pelvic dysfunction, strengthening their pelvic floor muscles, improving their flexibility, and increasing overall functionality.
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