Peak Point PT – Manual Therapy in Passaic

Manual therapy is a hands-on technique during which a physical therapist moves joints and manipulates soft tissue. If you have chronic pain or you’d like help healing from a recent injury, manual therapy is an option that provides medication-free pain relief, improves mobility, and enhances physical function. At Peak Point, we perform manual therapy with a combination of strength exercises and other types of physical therapy that reduce swelling, decreases inflammation and promote soft tissue healing.

Types of Manual Therapy

Below, we have laid out all the types of manual therapy done at our physical therapy clinic for getting our patients back to the life that they love.

Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD)

It is a specialized, light-touch manual therapy technique that targets to stimulate the lymphatic system. MLD focuses on the superficial lymph vessels, which lie just beneath the skin, using gentle, rhythmic, and precise hand movements to encourage the natural flow of lymph fluid.

Traction

Traction is a therapeutic technique where a controlled pulling force is applied by a therapist’s hands (manual traction) or by mechanical devices to stretch or decompress a specific area of the body, most commonly the spine (neck or lower back). Its primary is goals are Decompress Spinal Structure, Alleviate Pain, Improve Mobility.

Stretching

Stretching is a crucial technique used to improve flexibility, reduce muscle tension, and restore normal range of motion in joints. It involves deliberately lengthening muscles, tendons, or other soft tissues to enhance their elasticity and extensibility. It also enhances the circulation of blood flow, postural balance and abnormal movement.

Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

This is a popular treatment method used to help lengthen any muscles in the body that are shortened and it mobilizes any restricted joints that are causing pain. During treatment, the muscles are safely contracted using a controlled counterforce that our physical therapist works to apply in a specific direction. Once contracted, the joint is taken to its new barrier, resulting in almost instant pain relief. This active procedure is also pain-free and requires patient participation to get the best results.

Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

This is a popular treatment method used to help lengthen any muscles in the body that are shortened and it mobilizes any restricted joints that are causing pain. During treatment, the muscles are safely contracted using a controlled counterforce that our physical therapist works to apply in a specific direction. Once contracted, the joint is taken to its new barrier, resulting in almost instant pain relief. This active procedure is also pain-free and requires patient participation to get the best results.

Soft Tissue Mobilization

Hands-on techniques applied to muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia to break up adhesions, reduce muscle tension, and improve tissue flexibility. There are various massage techniques through manual therapy that address musculoskeletal pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. These techniques help to improve circulation, reduce tension, break down adhesions, and promote healing. To name some there are Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction Massage, Tapotement, Myofascial Release (MFR), Trigger Point Therapy.

Conditions For Manual Therapy

At Peak Point our skilled and professional therapist use manual therapy to address varies kinds of conditions such as:

• Shoulder Pain
• Back Pain
• Knee Pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Lateral Epicondylitis (also known as Tennis Elbow)
• Postural Imbalance
• Repetitive Motion Injury

Please note that manual therapy is not recommended for conditions cause by hypermobility in conditions like, joint instability.

Insurance

Peak Point Physical Therapy accepts the following insurance.

We accept the above insurance providers for physical therapy. If your plan is not listed, please call 973-657-6334 on to verify if your insurance plan is accepted or fill in the below form and we will get back to you soon.

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Benefits of Manual Therapy

Our therapist at Peak Point experts perform manual therapy which help to prepare body for activities like exercise or sports as a recovery process. Following are few benefits achieved through manual therapy.

• Releasing tension
• Increasing range-of-motion
• Restoring musculoskeletal function
• Reducing swelling, edema, and inflammation
• Increases blood flow and circulation

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Difference Between Manual Therapy & Physical Therapy

Manual therapy is a part or specialty within a larger field of physical therapy. Physical therapy encompasses a wide range of treatments, including exercise, education, modalities (like heat/cold), and functional rehabilitation.

Manual therapy focuses specifically on hands-on techniques to address biomechanical issues and tissue dysfunction. Often, manual therapy is used in conjunction with other physical therapy interventions, such as exercise, for optimal results.

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