The term “Manual Therapy” is broad, and definitely does not belong solely to the realm of physiotherapy. It can encompass a myriad of techniques across the spectrum of rehab professionals.
Within physiotherapy, “Manual Therapy” is often at the core of what drives evaluation and treatment in most orthopaedic cases. Most simply, it refers to “hands-on” techniques aimed at improving pain and function. In its more sophisticated form, it refers to advanced techniques that aim to restore proper biomechanical movement to a joint.
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What Exactly is “Manual Therapy” and Does it Make a Difference?
The term “Manual Therapy” is broad, and definitely does not belong solely to the realm of physiotherapy. It can encompass a myriad of techniques across the spectrum of rehab professionals.
Within physiotherapy, “Manual Therapy” is often at the core of what drives evaluation and treatment in most orthopaedic cases. Most simply, it refers to “hands-on” techniques aimed at improving pain and function. In its more sophisticated form, it refers to advanced techniques that aim to restore proper biomechanical movement to a joint.
Pandemic Posture
A little over one year ago now, the world was forced to adjust to a “new reality” in light of Covid-19. Although one year later we have learned much and sacrificed even more, some aspects of this new reality seem to be transitioning to a permanent reality. In the early days of the pandemic, manyContinue reading “Pandemic Posture”
Pregnancy & Exercise: Can I? Should I? And How?
Up until a couple of years ago, the general consensus regarding exercising while pregnant was: “If you were physically active prior to pregnancy, then continue. If you weren’t physically active prior, now is not the time to start.” However, thanks to Dr Margie H Davenport and her group out of the University of Alberta, theseContinue reading “Pregnancy & Exercise: Can I? Should I? And How?”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”