What is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy means treatment done by hand. It is a treatment method used to relieve pain, loss of function and movement disorders in the joints, and does not use any medication during the treatment. It can be applied by doctors, physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors.

The purpose of this therapy is to ensure that movements are performed comfortably and painlessly, to regulate the optimally balanced functioning of the structures forming the joint and the nutrition of the tissues. Additionally, it supports the healthy and regular functioning of neuromuscular muscle and nerve connections.

Manual therapy is personalized. During the treatment, many different parameters are taken into consideration, depending on the patient's age, gender, tissue quality, pain tolerance, medications used and daily life. Therefore, manual therapy includes modified techniques and movements specific to the patient. Thanks to this customization, manual therapy provides a shorter and more permanent treatment than classical physical therapy methods.