Manual therapy is a specialism within physiotherapy, focusing on problems affecting the spine and joints. At FRISKFYSIO Amstelveen, we assess what is preventing you from moving and which treatment is best suited to your symptoms and goals.
Manual physiotherapy
What is manual therapy?
A manual therapist is a physiotherapist who has undertaken further training in manual therapy. The assessment focuses, amongst other things, on how you move and on the range of motion in your joints.
Treatment may consist of mobilisation techniques, occasionally manipulation, exercises and advice on daily activities. Not every complaint requires manipulation. You will discuss the options, alternatives and risks with your practitioner in advance. The choice will be tailored to your situation.
What can you expect from manual therapy?
- An assessment of your symptoms and limitations when moving.
- A personalised treatment plan with achievable goals.
- Where appropriate, a combination of treatment, exercises and advice.
- Assessment of changes in pain, mobility and daily functioning.
The effect varies from person to person. Immediate pain relief, full recovery and lasting results cannot be guaranteed.
When should manual therapy be used?
Manual therapy may be considered for certain neck, back or joint problems. We first assess whether physiotherapy is appropriate or whether a medical assessment is required. The problem itself does not, therefore, determine which treatment you will receive.
Do you have neck pain that radiates down your arm, or reduced strength or sensation in your arm? If so, please contact your GP. New-onset dizziness also requires assessment; we do not automatically consider this to be a problem originating in the neck.
