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Manual Therapy

Find Natural, Safe, and Effective Pain Relief With Manual Therapy

Get a Hands-On Approach to Your Pain with PT

Are you in pain as a result of an injury, illness, or surgical procedure? If so, it is likely that you would benefit from manual physical therapy. Our physical therapists have several tools in their arsenal that are meant to relieve your pain, while simultaneously improving your body’s function.

Understanding manual therapy

We receive many first-time physical therapy patients who come in thinking their treatments will be painful, uncomfortable, or even agonizing due to the condition they are in. However, that is not the case at all! If you are apprehensive, let us ease your mind a bit:

Manual therapy is just one of the tools used at NY Physical Therapy & Wellness that allows our physical therapists to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. We have received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques from a wide variety of schools and instructors. This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, and increasing your range of motion.

I’m nervous about manual therapy – is it safe?

In a word – yes! One of the greatest aspects of manual therapy is that it is non-invasive. It also doesn’t require any harmful medications. Instead, our physical therapists use a variety of techniques that help move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that relieve pain and promote healing. They also help in reducing scar tissue and minimizing swelling.

Our physical therapists are highly trained medical professionals who understand the limitations of your body, as well as its capabilities. In fact, many patients notice improvement after just one session of manual therapy!

What are the different techniques of manual therapy?

Manual therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to:

Soft Tissue Massage:

Physical therapy massage treatments are a little different than those you might see at a spa. These are more therapeutic in nature, and with a medical intention. Our physical therapists use massage treatments as a way to manipulate the soft tissues, working to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury. This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching, allowing them to find and mobilize areas of your body that are heavily restricted. These techniques also help to improve blood flow and circulation of the affected muscles and soft tissues.

Mobilization:

When you experience severe pain after sustaining an injury, it is usually the result of a restricted joint. Our physical therapists are specially trained in mobilizations to restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Mobilization techniques are safe, effective, and painless, allowing for an increase in your range of motion, and the improvement of the restricted joint’s mobility.

Manual Traction:

 When our physical therapists perform manual traction, they will apply gentle force to a certain area of the body, in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. While the neck is the most common area for manual traction, it can also be performed on other parts of the body, including the arms, legs, and back.

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Our physical therapists are highly trained in diagnosing and treating movement disorders. These disorders often occur following surgery, especially if a patient has undergone total joint replacement. However, many physicians will also prescribe physical therapy treatments for injuries, accidents, or illnesses – essentially, anything that makes you feel weak and unable to function at your normal physical levels.

Your treatment plan will likely include several different therapies, all aimed at helping a specific function of your body. Some exercises may focus on improving your balance and strength, while others may focus on increasing your range of motion. Manual therapy is a crucial part of a treatment plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, and increase range of motion.

If you are interested in gaining the many benefits of manual therapy, Contact Us Today at Bohemia, Cedarhurst, East Meadow, Elmhurst, Franklin Square, Levittown, Melville, Seaford, Smithtown & Valley Stream, NY Centers to request an appointment! Our dedicated physical therapists will be happy to meet with you and get you moving once again.

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Bohemia

3330 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Bohemia, NY 11716

Phone: (631) 319-6911

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Email: bohemia@nyphysicaltherapy.net

Cedarhurst

657 Central Avenue
Cedarhurst, NY 11516

Phone: (516) 812-9575

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East Meadow

325 Merrick Avenue
East Meadow, NY 11554

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Elmhurst

74-25 Grand Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373

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820 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY 11010

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Levittown

650 Wantagh Avenue, Suite 2
Levittown, NY 11756

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Melville

1800 Walt Whitman Road, Suite 120
Melville, NY 11747

Phone: (631) 694-0005

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4007 Merrick Road
Seaford, NY 11783

Phone: (516) 783-3420

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1041 W. Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787

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153 East Merrick Road
Valley Stream, NY 11580

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