Manual Therapy Programs in Vancouver
Manual therapy
techniques are skilled hand movements and skilled passive movements of joints
and soft tissue that are intended to improve tissue extensibility, increase
range of motion, induce relaxation, mobilize or manipulate soft tissue and
joints, modulate pain, and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or
restriction.
Techniques may include:
- Manual traction
- Massage
- Mobilization/manipulation
- Passive range of
motion
Physiotherapist select, prescribe, and implement manual therapy
techniques when the examination findings, diagnosis, and prognosis indicate use
of these techniques to:
- Decrease edema,
pain, spasm, or swelling
- Enhance health,
wellness, and fitness
- Enhance or
maintain physical performance
- Increase the
ability to move
- Prevent
or remediate impairment in body functions and structures, activity limitations,
or participation restrictions to improve physical function
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