Manual physical therapy is a system of evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. This therapeutic approach is based on the assessment of:
      • Joints for alignment and mobility
      • Muscles across these joints for balance of length and strength
      • Coordination of movement of the injured joints and muscles in functional
        patterns

Manual physical therapy is the hands-on treatment of impairments found during the assessment. The goal is to restore the injured tissues to normal function. Manual therapy is combined with exercise to promote:
      • healthy and efficient joint motion
      • maximal muscle strength and endurance
      • coordination of movement with daily activities and recreational sports

Many of the physical therapists throughout the Olympic Physical Therapy system have advanced training in manual physical therapy. Within this approach, techniques employed are:
      • Joint mobilizations in the extremities and spine
      • Myofascial release/soft tissue mobilization
      • Manually resisted exercise techniques
      • Cross-friction massage
      • Muscle energy technique

To maximize the effects of the manual physical therapy, a home exercise program will be taught. The goal of the home program is to reinforce the hands-on work done by your therapist.