S E R V I C E S P O T L I G H T : MANUAL THERAPY
How can manual therapy help me? If you are experiencing increased pain and stiffening in any of your joints andmuscles, manual therapy is often helpful. Patients seek out this type of physical therapy for a variety of mobility issues. For example, you may be finding it difficult to get up from a sitting or lying position, as well as bending over, without back pain and stiffness. You may also find that your neck or shoulders “freeze” and give you pain when you pursue everyday actions such as reaching for items or driving. In fact, debilitating pain and stiffness in muscles and joints Manual therapy is the hands-on component of physical therapy, but there are several different sub-categories within the practice of manual therapy. Each has its own benefits, depending on what the underlying problem is. Among the most widely used are: • Soft Tissue Mobilization. Standing near a pool wall for support, if necessary, take an oversized lunge step in a forward direction. Do not let the forward knee advance past the toes. Return to the starting position and repeat with the other leg. For a side lunge, face the pool wall and take an oversized step to the side. Keep toes facing forward. Repeat on the other side. Try 3 sets of 10 lunge can happen virtually anywhere on your body. What kinds of manual therapy exist?
steps. For variation, lunge walk in a forward or sideways direction instead of staying in place. • Joint Mobilization. Stand on one leg while raising the other knee to hip level. Place a pool noodle under the raised leg, so the noodle forms a “U” with your foot in the center of the U. Hold as long as you can up to 30 seconds and switch legs. Try 1-2 sets of 5 on each leg. • Neuromuscular Techniques. Take sideways steps with your body and toes facing the wall. Take 10-20 steps in 1 direction and then return. Repeat twice in each direction. Where can I get manual therapy for my pain and stiffness? Our expert physical therapists are highly qualified to practice manual therapy. With years of specialized training, we provide gentle, hands-on therapies that address a broad range of muscle and joint conditions and injuries. This includes soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular techniques to help you feel better. Call us today to schedule an appointment!
If you’re suffering from back pain, call your Physical Therapist at Loop Physical Therapy to schedule your appointment today!
DO YOU KNOW ABOUT TELEHEALTH? Telehealth is a way for us to provide virtual physical therapy services to patients in their own homes! Telehealth services can be accessed via your smartphone or computer and allow you to meet and chat with your physical therapist about your treatment plan without coming to the clinic.
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By providing care virtually, we are able to give extra comfort and protection for clients with higher risks of COVID-19 infection. In addition to allowing for the practice of social distancing, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Telehealth also has other benefits for patients, such as quicker screenings and assessments. To learnmore about our Telehealth services, call 773.541.2020 today or visit our website at LoopPT.com
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