Description: Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy in Lima, NY
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As a physical therapist (PT), I see the value in movement as a means to stay healthy and restore function. However, movement takes many forms. The traditional PT view of movement is typically formalized exercise under the guise of strengthening. “We need to make you stronger so that you have better stability,” and other phrases are often used to explain this belief. Such descriptions are often popular beliefs on pain and movement disorders but are woefully simplistic. While strengthening can sometimes reduc
I use manual therapy (think a slow, sustained stretch or pressure) to improve pain and the ability to move with fewer problems. When pain is lessened, movement (exercise) can often return on its own. We regularly discuss movement and exercise options throughout your treatment.
I’ve used manual therapy as my primary intervention for decades now. While I have recently moved on from calling what I use in my PT practice and what I teach health professionals myofascial release, I continue to use that style of gentle, sustained stretch in my practice. The reason for moving on from that description involves the limited credibility of the background science to support myofascial release. If you are interested, these and other issues surrounding my updated explanations can be discussed du