{"id":120,"date":"2015-09-15T19:32:08","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T01:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/manual-therapy\/"},"modified":"2022-02-20T18:59:15","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T01:59:15","slug":"manual-therapy-definition-types-purposes-styles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/advancedsofttissuerelease.com\/sv\/manual-therapy-definition-types-purposes-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Manual Therapy: Definition, Types, Purposes & Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Manual Therapy: Definition, Types, Purposes & Styles<\/strong><\/h1>\n

What is Manual Therapy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Manual therapy is a form of physical, hands-on treatment that is used by many types of medical professionals to address musculoskeletal ailments and injuries. The three main types of manual therapy are manipulation, mobilization, and massage. Medical professionals that utilize manual therapy include massage therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, osteopaths, and osteopathic physicians.<\/p>\n

1. Manipulation:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rapid application of force in a rotational, shear, or distraction direction to a joint articulation. This frequently occurs with a popping sound.<\/p>\n

2. Mobilization:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Slow, controlled passive movement of a joint to achieve a therapeutic effect.<\/p>\n

3. Massage\u00a0Therapy:<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Repetitive kneading, rubbing, or stripping of myofascial tissues to improve interstitial fluid dynamics.<\/p>\n

Purposes for Manual Therapy in Physical Therapy<\/h2>\n

Purposes for manual therapy in physical therapy include:<\/p>\n

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  1. Decreasing pain<\/li>\n
  2. Increase range of motion<\/li>\n
  3. Reducing soft tissue inflammation<\/li>\n
  4. Inducing relaxation<\/li>\n
  5. Improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and\/or stability<\/li>\n
  6. Facilitating movement<\/li>\n
  7. Improving function<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Styles of Manual Therapy\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Acupressure<\/td>\nJoint Mobilization<\/td>\nPhysiotherapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Anma<\/td>\nMassage Therapy<\/td>\nPolarity Therapy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    ASTR<\/td>\nMatrix Energetics<\/td>\nRolfing Structural Integration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bodywork<\/td>\nManual Lymphatic Drainage<\/td>\nSeitai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bone Setting<\/td>\nMedical Acupuncture<\/td>\nSpinal Manipulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Bowen Technique<\/td>\nMuscle Energy Techniques<\/td>\nSpinal Mobilization<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Chiropractic<\/td>\nMyofascial release<\/td>\nSotai<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Cranio-Sacral Therapy<\/td>\nMyotherapy<\/td>\nShiatsu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Dorn Method<\/td>\nNaprapathy<\/td>\nTraction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Integrative Manual Therapy<\/td>\nOsteopathic Manipulative Medicine<\/td>\nTui Na<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Joint Manipulation<\/td>\nOsteopathy<\/td>\nZero Balancing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Manual Therapy and ASTR<\/strong><\/h1>\n

    ASTR treats pain in a gentle, effective, and natural way by releasing scar tissue, trigger points, and fascia restriction.\u00a0ASTR\u00a0takes a holistic approach to address the root causes of pain, not just the symptoms. ASTR manual therapy can be done at home.<\/p>\n

    Manual Therapy Online Course<\/h1>\n