If you suffer from chronic pain, stiffness, or limited mobility due to injury, disease, or aging, you may benefit from a physical therapy approach called functional mobilization technique. Functional mobilization technique is a manual treatment technique that combines soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular re-education to restore optimal function and movement.
What is soft tissue mobilization?
Soft tissue mobilization is a technique that involves applying manual pressure and movement to the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, and nerves that surround the joints. The goal of soft tissue mobilization is to release any restrictions or adhesions that may impair normal movement or cause pain. Soft tissue mobilization can also improve blood flow, lymphatic drainage, and nerve conduction in the affected areas.
What is joint mobilization?
Joint mobilization is a technique that involves applying gentle force to move a joint through its normal range of motion or slightly beyond it. The goal of joint mobilization is to improve joint mobility and lubrication, reduce pain and inflammation, and restore normal biomechanics. Joint mobilization can also stimulate proprioception (the sense of position and movement) and reflexes that enhance stability and coordination.
What is neuromuscular re-education?
Neuromuscular re-education is a technique that involves activating specific muscles or muscle groups through active or passive movements with resistance or feedback. The goal of neuromuscular re-education is to improve muscle strength, endurance, power, timing, coordination, balance, and motor control. Neuromuscular re-education can also facilitate learning new movement patterns or correcting faulty ones.
How does functional mobilization technique work?
Functional mobilization technique integrates all three techniques (soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and neuromuscular re-education) into one comprehensive approach that addresses the whole body as an interconnected dynamic system. Functional mobilization technique uses functional tests to identify the mechanical, neuromuscular, and motor control factors that contribute to dysfunction or inefficiency. Functional mobilization technique then applies specific treatment techniques tailored to each individual’s needs. Functional mobilization technique aims to not only relieve symptoms but also correct the underlying causes of dysfunction.
What are the benefits of functional mobilization technique?
Functional mobilization technique can help you achieve various benefits such as:
Reduced pain
Increased range of motion
Improved posture
Enhanced performance
Faster recovery
Prevented recurrence
Who can benefit from functional mobilization technique?
Functional mobilization technique can help people with various conditions such as:
Back pain
Neck pain
Shoulder pain
Hip pain
Knee pain
Ankle pain
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Fibromyalgia
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Functional mobilization technique is a powerful tool that can help you regain your function and quality of life. If you want to experience its benefits for yourself, contact us today at (917) 514-8686 or email us at RMPT290@gmail.com
to schedule an appointment with one of our skilled therapists.
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