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Manual Therapy Melbourne, FL
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Manual Therapy

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Staff is VERY friendly and knowledgeable. Very caring people.

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EXCELLENT THERAPY CARE I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW TAKE YOUR THERAPY AT AXIS PRO

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I would recommend AxisPro to anyone seeking help with injuries.

Jane C.

I would highly recommend AxisPro to anyone who needs physical therapy.

Kim

Mac is wonderful. I wasn't able to walk my dog a quarter of a block without severe pain in my back. After just one visit, I was able to walk around the block. He is the best physical therapist in Melbourne, FL!!!

Jane

Mac and all the staff at AxisPro were very professional and supportive in helping me to regain my balance and strength.

Dwight

I have had several appointments with this facility and the staff is very friendly but more importantly, they maintain a direct relationship with each patient.

Manual Therapy: A Hands-On Approach to Pain

We receive many first-time physical therapy patients who come in thinking their treatments will be painful, uncomfortable, or even agonizing due to the condition they are in. However, that is not the case at all!

Are you suffering from pain as a result of injury, illness, or surgical procedure? If so, it is likely that you would benefit from manual physical therapy – a comfortable and effective way of treating pain.

Our Melbourne, FL physical therapists have several tools in their arsenal that are meant to relieve your pain, while simultaneously improving your body’s function. 

How can manual therapy treat pain?

Our Melbourne, FL physical therapists are highly trained in diagnosing and treating movement disorders. These disorders often occur following surgery, especially if a patient has undergone total joint replacement. However, many physicians will also prescribe physical therapy treatments for injuries, accidents, or illnesses – essentially, anything that makes you feel weak and unable to function at your normal physical levels. 

Your treatment plan will likely include several different therapies, all aimed at helping a specific function of your body. Some exercises may focus on improving your balance and strength, while others may focus on increasing your range of motion. Manual therapy is a crucial part of a treatment plan, as it helps to reduce pain and swelling, minimize inflammation, and increase range of motion.

Is manual therapy safe?

Yes! One of the greatest aspects of manual therapy is that it is non-invasive. It also doesn’t require any harmful medications. Instead, our physical therapists use a variety of techniques that help move your tendons, ligaments, and joints in ways that relieve pain and promote healing. They also help in reducing scar tissue and minimizing swelling. 

Our Melbourne, FL physical therapists are highly trained medical professionals who understand the limitations of your body, as well as its capabilities. In fact, many patients notice improvement after just one session of manual therapy!

Common types of manual therapy

Manual physical therapy techniques may include, but are not limited to:

Mobilization

When you experience severe pain after sustaining an injury, it is usually the result of a restricted joint. Our physical therapists are specially trained in mobilizations to restricted joints by applying pressure at a low velocity. Mobilization techniques are safe, effective, and painless, allowing for an increase in your range of motion, and the improvement of the restricted joint’s mobility. 

Soft Tissue Massage

Physical therapy massage treatments are a little different than those you might see at a spa. These are more therapeutic in nature, and with a medical intention. Our Melbourne, FL physical therapists use massage treatments as a way to manipulate the soft tissues, working to break up scar tissue and adhesions caused by inflammation or injury. This is done through deep pressure and rhythmic stretching, allowing them to find and mobilize areas of your body that are heavily restricted. These techniques also help to improve blood flow and circulation of the affected muscles and soft tissues.

Manual traction

When our physical therapists perform manual traction, they will apply gentle force to a certain area of the body, in order to gently stretch the soft tissues and restore normal, natural movement. While the neck is the most common area for manual traction, it can also be performed on other parts of the body, including the arms, legs, and back.

Manual therapy – defined

Manual therapy is just one tool in a physical therapist’s kit that allows them to mobilize stiff joints and soft tissue. This specialized form of treatment helps in reducing swelling, decreasing restriction, mobilizing joints, and increasing your range of motion. 

Our physical therapists have received extensive training in specialized manual therapy techniques from a wide variety of schools and instructors.

Relieve your pain with manual therapy today

If you are interested in gaining the many benefits of manual therapy, Contact AxisPro Physical Therapy & Lymphedema Clinic today at Melbourne, FL Center! Our dedicated physical therapists will be happy to meet with you and get you moving once again. 

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  • Hip and Knee Pain
  • Elbow Wrist & Hand Pain
  • Foot and Ankle Pain
  • Balance & Gait Disorders
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  • Arthritis
  • Chronic Pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Lymphedema
  • Motor Vehicle Accident Injury
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  • Pre/Postnatal Pain
  • Pre-Surgical Rehab
  • Post-Surgical Rehab
  • Sports Injury
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  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Hand Therapy
  • Personal Injury Treatment
  • Custom Orthosis for Upper Extremities
  • Cupping Therapy
  • Electrical Stimulation Therapy
  • Ergonomic Training
  • IASTM
  • Kinesio Taping
  • Lymphatic Therapy
  • Manual Therapy
  • Myofascial Release
  • Therapeutic Exercise
  • Ultrasound Therapy
  • Vestibular Therapy
  • Work Conditioning
  • Work Hardening
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