Manual Therapy
More than just massage
Muscle & Joint Pain
Clinical Assessment
Targeted Treatment
Movement & Mobility
A targeted clinical intervention that begins with a formal assessment of your movement, physical condition and musculoskeletal concerns. Your therapist uses the findings to identify areas that may be contributing to pain, restricted movement, or physical dysfunction, and selects appropriate techniques to address them.
Manual therapy may be considered for concerns such as:
Muscle and joint pain
Stiffness and restricted movement
Sports-related injuries
Post-exercise muscle tension
Movement-related discomfort
Musculoskeletal imbalances
Why consider it?
Pain, stiffness or restricted movement can affect how you move, exercise and carry out everyday activities.
A clinical assessment helps your therapist understand the underlying physical factors contributing to your symptoms and determine an appropriate treatment approach.
What to expect
Your therapist will first discuss your symptoms, physical concerns, activity levels and relevant medical history.
A physical assessment may then be conducted to evaluate movement, mobility and the affected area. Based on the findings, your therapist will select appropriate manual techniques and may recommend exercises or other approaches where relevant.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Manual therapy is a clinically guided approach that begins with an assessment of your physical condition and movement. The therapist uses the findings to select targeted techniques for specific musculoskeletal concerns. Massage generally focuses on relaxation, soft tissue work and general well-being.
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Tui Na is a Traditional Chinese Medicine manual technique based on TCM principles and used as part of a TCM assessment and treatment approach.
Manual therapy is a clinically guided musculoskeletal approach that uses physical assessment and targeted hands-on techniques to address movement, pain and physical dysfunction.
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Manual therapy may form part of the management and rehabilitation of certain sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Suitability depends on the nature and severity of the injury, and further medical assessment may be recommended where appropriate.
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This depends on your condition, response to treatment and goals. Your therapist can discuss the recommended approach after assessment.
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If you have severe, sudden or unexplained pain, seek an appropriate medical assessment before undergoing manual therapy.