JOINT MANIPULATION
WHAT ARE JOINT MANIPULATIONS?
A joint manipulation is a sudden thrust or movement of a small size performed at a high speed at the end of range of a joint in a way that the patient is not able to prevent the movement unlike with joint mobilisations.
Manipulation is frequently performed at the intervertebral joints but can be performed at other joints too.
Joint manipulations can be very effective treatment methods though there is considerable risk when carrying out manipulations if the technique is poor or it is carried out inappropriately. All our physiotherapists who carry out joint manipulations are fully trained in manipulative skills.
WHAT ARE THE MANIPULATION TECHNIQUES?
There are several different types of manipulation including:
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF JOINT MANIPULATIONS?
Joint manipulations aim to improve your joint movement and assist with:
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN JOINT MANIPULATIONS TREAT?
Your physiotherapist will carry out a full subjective and objective assessment to determine what your problem is and provide a personalised treatment programme based on your symptoms. Your physiotherapist will decide whether joint manipulation is appropriate or not.
Joint manipulation is often used alongside other treatment methods such as exercises.
There are two main reasons you would manipulate a joint:
WHEN SHOULD JOINT MANIPULATION BE AVOIDED?
There are several contraindications for joint manipulation including:
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