Manual Therapy & IMS at Shaw Physical Therapy in Cardston, AB

Manual Therapy is hands-on physical therapy, including joint and soft tissue mobilization of the spine, pelvis and limbs to facilitate recovery from general aches and pains, sport-related injuries, whiplash and soft tissue injuries from a motor vehicle accident, arthritis and chronic pain.

Manual therapists at Shaw Physical Therapy in Cardston, AB, use their hands to mobilize and manipulate muscle tissue joints by putting pressure on muscle tissue and manipulating joints for the purpose of decreasing pain caused by muscle spasms, tension, or joint dysfunction. Therapeutic exercises in the form of a home exercise program are often implemented to help maintain improvements from session to session.

Manual therapy effects include muscle relaxation, improved joint mobility and range of motion, increased blood circulation, scar tissue remodelling, improved nervous system mobility and communication, and optimized biomechanics.

Manual therapy can be helpful in the recovery and management of various common musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, including:

Osteoarthritis
Low back pain
Herniated discs
Neck and shoulder pain
Plantar Fasciitis
Tendinopathies
Bursitis
Capsulitis
Sciatica
Carpal tunnel
Sprains and strains
Pulled muscles
Post-immobilization
Post-fracture
Post-operative
Poor posture

Shaw Physical Therapy in Cardston, AB, serves patients from Cardston, Leavitt, Beazer, Aetna, Hill Spring, Glenwood, Mountain View, Spring Coulee, Magrath, Del Bonita, Standoff, Fort McLeod, Claresholm, Waterton, Pincher Creek, Lethbridge, and Stirling, AB.