Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a skilled application of passive movement to any joint or soft tissue. This form of therapy includes oscillatory techniques, high velocity low amplitude thrust techniques, sustained stretching and muscle energy techniques. Manual therapy can be applied to joints, muscles or nerves and the aims of treatment include:
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pain reduction
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increasing range and quality of joint movement
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reducing nerve symptoms
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preventing muscle stiffness
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restoring normal function