Manipulation and Mobilisation Techniques 

These are both manual therapy techniques designed for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion; reducing or eliminating soft tissue swelling, inflammation, or restriction; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue extensibility; and improving blood flow.

Manipulation

Manipulation uses hand movements to apply a controlled force to a specific joint at the joints end range of motion. This usually (but not always) causes a cavitation which is the click people often hear with this technique

Mobilisation

Mobilisation is a more passive approach using hand movements to move, stretch, lengthen and manipulate soft tissues and joints.  

Joint Pain Relief versus Joint Stiffness

These two symptoms can occur in isolation or they can occur simultaneously, which means you can have both joint stiffness and pain. 

​Joint mobilisation treatment varies depending on the joint stiffness / hypermobility and the pain associated with moving your joint. 

​Joint mobilisation techniques focus on attaining a normal range of pain-free joint motion. Nearly every restriction in movement can be regained by a specific joint technique performed by an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist.

At NorthWest Physio + we will thoroughly assess your pain or stiffness and discuss and implement an appropriate treatment plan for you. This may include manual therapy and other complimentary modalities.
Our mission is to treat your condition as well as provide self-management information and advice on how to prevent recurrence of your symptoms. 

Call us on 09 412 2945 or leave your details via our contact page or make an appointment via our online booking service.