Manipulation is a physiotherapy treatment involving precise movements of one joint surface against another in order to restore joint movement. Our specialist physiotherapists at Liverpool Physio regularly implement manipulations as it is an effective treatment when utilised with other techniques such as strengthening and stretching exercises.
Manipulation treatments are suitable for healthy individuals suffering from decreased joint movement and pain. There are some contraindications to manipulation so your therapist will need to ask you some questions before you begin the treatment.
Above: Our physiotherapists can provide a variety of manual therapy techniqes including mobalisations to areas causing discomfort.
Manipulation works by your physiotherapist controlled movement of force at your affected joint. It is a hands on procedure used for joint lubrication through movement. The force applied allows some separation of the articular joint surfaces to reduce joint stiffness and pain.
Manipulation is an effective method of treatment, performed by our fully qualified, highly experienced physiotherapists. Manipulations can have many benefits including:
Above: Mobilisations of the Knee joint to relieve pain and stiffness
Our specially trained physiotherapists have vast experience in treating people with a variety of conditions. They are experts when assessing when and how manipulation treatment will be of benefit. Other reasons to choose Liverpool Physio are:
Above: Stretches and mobilisations performed by an experienced physiotherapist
To make an appointment with one of our specialist physiotherapists then you can either email us at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call us on 0151 558 0077.
Manipulations can help increase movement at a painful joint when carried out by a highly qualified health professional. Our specialist physiotherapists regularly treat people with manipulation techniques in conjunction with other treatment options in order to provide the best outcome.
To book an appointment at Liverpool Physio with one of our specialist physiotherapists then email us at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call us on 0151 558 0077.
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Who is manipulation suitable for?
Manipulation treatments are suitable for healthy individuals suffering from decreased joint movement and pain. There are some contraindications to manipulation so your therapist will need to ask you some questions before you begin the treatment.
Above: Our physiotherapists can provide a variety of manual therapy techniqes including mobalisations to areas causing discomfort.How manipulation works
Manipulation works by your physiotherapist controlled movement of force at your affected joint. It is a hands on procedure used for joint lubrication through movement. The force applied allows some separation of the articular joint surfaces to reduce joint stiffness and pain.
The benefits of manipulation
Manipulation is an effective method of treatment, performed by our fully qualified, highly experienced physiotherapists. Manipulations can have many benefits including:
- Decrease in pain levels
- Increased joint range of movement
- Reduced joint stiffness
- Relaxed muscle spasm
Above: Mobilisations of the Knee joint to relieve pain and stiffnessWhy Liverpool Physio?
Our specially trained physiotherapists have vast experience in treating people with a variety of conditions. They are experts when assessing when and how manipulation treatment will be of benefit. Other reasons to choose Liverpool Physio are:
- Having no waiting list
- Evidence is available to show our success
- You are the centre of our care
- Highly experienced specialist physiotherapists
- Undertake ongoing training to continually develop skills
Above: Stretches and mobilisations performed by an experienced physiotherapistHow to arrange an appointment
To make an appointment with one of our specialist physiotherapists then you can either email us at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call us on 0151 558 0077.
Summary
Manipulations can help increase movement at a painful joint when carried out by a highly qualified health professional. Our specialist physiotherapists regularly treat people with manipulation techniques in conjunction with other treatment options in order to provide the best outcome.
To book an appointment at Liverpool Physio with one of our specialist physiotherapists then email us at office@liverpoolphysio.co.uk or call us on 0151 558 0077.
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