• Donnita B, Seymour Patient
    After falling while on vacation and fracturing my wrist, I was not happy with my progress after surgery. I...
    Donnita B
    Seymour Patient February 12, 2018
  • Heather P, Columbus Patient
    I came here with shoulder pain. I couldn’t lift anything with my right arm. Now, with the therapy I...
    Heather P
    Columbus Patient February 12, 2018
  • Brad R, Seymour Patient
    I would like to thank Jessica for all her help with my therapy. After one month of three sessions...
    Brad R
    Seymour Patient February 12, 2018
  • Linda R, Columbus Patient
    I had been suffering with vertigo for approximately four weeks. Exercises my family physician gave me to do at...
    Linda R
    Columbus Patient February 12, 2018
  • Sherry S, Columbus Patient
    I had surgery on my shoulder and came here for rehabilitation. The staff here is wonderful. Dawn developed a...
    Sherry S
    Columbus Patient February 12, 2018
  • Nina V, Seymour Patient
    The complete staff of Progressive Physical Therapy has been a village getting me back to a functional life after...
    Nina V
    Seymour Patient February 12, 2018
  • Juli J, Columbus Patient
    Before my knee arthroscopy, I could not walk my dog or go upstairs unaided. I can now resume all...
    Juli J
    Columbus Patient February 12, 2018
  • Lee B, Greensburg Patient
    Before Physical Therapy, I could not move my left hip. I had to use a walker. Thanks to Progressive...
    Lee B
    Greensburg Patient February 12, 2018

Manual Therapy

How can manual therapy help me?

Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment by clinicians to treat muscle aches, joint pain, and limited range of motion. It encompasses a variety of techniques including soft tissue mobilization of muscles, specific joint mobilization, and joint manipulation.

The three most notable forms of manual therapy are:

  • Manipulation is the application of a rapid force into a joint(s). Manipulation is often associated with an audible popping sound called cavitation.
  • Mobilization is a slower, more controlled process of articular and soft-tissue stretching intended to improve joint mobility.
  • Massage is typically the repetitive rubbing, stripping or kneading of muscle and fascia tissues to facilitate healing.

Manual therapy has been proven to be an important part of an overall conservative treatment plan for a variety of conditions including:

  • Adhesive capsulitis
  • Shoulder impingement
  • Shoulder stiffness/limited range of motion
  • Tennis elbow
  • Golfers elbow
  • Pinched nerves
  • Limited joint range of motion
  • Capsule tightness
  • Postsurgical stiffness
  • Much more.

Manual therapy is typically part of a complete treatment plan that is customized for your specific needs. Give us a call to learn how we can incorporate manual therapy into your rehabilitation program.