When we sustain an injury, our fascia contracts to protect the injured structures and becomes less pliable which transfers tension to the rest of the body. This can result in pain, biomechanical compensation, restricted movement and decreased strength.
Myofascial release involves stretching and holding the fascia repetitively until a soft tissue affect is felt and the tissue becomes softer and more pliable.
The bones in your feet have normal ranges of motion to allow for fluent movement as we walk. When these joints become restricted they can transfer tension to adjacent muscles and structures that can have a rippling affect along the whole kinetic chain.
FMT is the passive movement of the joints in your foot and ankle using an appropriate amount of force to move the treated structure within it’s full range of motion. It is repeated until a structure can achieve a closer to normal range of motion and a release of localised soft tissue is seen.
WMA, also known as dry needling, is an evidence-based adaptation of traditional Chinese acupuncture. It involves stimulation of the nervous system by insertion of fine needles which causes localised desensitisation and an increase of blood flow and the release of opioids and serotonin which promotes a natural healing response.
Manual therapy is beneficial for:
Manual therapy is appropriate when:
Manual therapy should be provided under extreme caution in the following conditions:
Manual therapy is contraindicated when the following are present: