Service Description

How it works: Targeted Forces: A physical therapist or other trained professional applies specific forces to the joint, aiming to improve the movement of the bones within the joint. Passive Movement: The joint is moved through a range of motion by the therapist, without active muscle involvement. Grading: Mobilizations are often graded based on the amplitude and speed of the movement, allowing for different effects on the joint. Benefits: Pain Reduction: Mobilizations can help reduce pain by stimulating mechanoreceptors in the joint, which can inhibit pain signals. Improved Range of Motion: By restoring proper movement patterns, mobilizations can help increase the range of motion of a joint. Improved Function: Improved joint movement can lead to better overall physical function, making daily activities easier. Types of Joint Mobilizations: Oscillatory Mobilizations: Gentle, slow, and rhythmic movements within the joint's range of motion. Sustained Mobilizations: Applying a constant traction-like force to the joint. Manipulation: A high-speed, low-amplitude movement in a specific direction. Grades of Mobilizations: Grades I and II: Small amplitude movements, used to relieve pain and increase joint play. Grades III and IV: Larger amplitude movements, used to stretch the joint capsule and increase range of motion. Grade V: High-velocity, low-amplitude thrust, used in some cases to improve joint alignment. When it's used: Post-injury: To restore movement after an injury or surgery. Stiff joints: To increase range of motion in stiff joints. Pain management: To reduce pain associated with joint problems. General joint health: To maintain and improve overall joint function.