Manual Therapy in Muttenz
Specific examination and treatment of the musculoskeletal system
Manual Therapy in Muttenz
Specific examination and treatment of the musculoskeletal system
What is manual therapy?
Manual therapy helps with back, neck, joint and muscle pain – whether caused by overuse, an accident or an illness.
Treatment starts with a thorough case history and examination: targeted tests show us which structures are causing your complaints. We then treat you with specific hands-on techniques – improving the mobility of the spine and joints, releasing restrictions and muscle tension, and so relieving pain.
Literally, manual therapy means “treatment with the hands”. Active training is just as important, though: every session combines hands-on techniques with targeted exercises that you can continue at home. Our concepts are scientifically grounded and continuously developed.
Techniques
Manual techniques include gentle joint mobilisation and – where appropriate – short, quick impulses (manipulation). They improve mobility, relax muscles, promote circulation and reduce pain.
We decide which technique is right after the examination – always based on a sound understanding of the underlying mechanisms.
Exercise and activity
Research is clear: activity and exercise are crucial for lasting recovery. That is why a substantial part of every session is active – with exercises, an individual home programme and, if needed, supervised training in our training centre.
Patient education
We explain clearly what lies behind your complaints and what you can do yourself. This knowledge gives you confidence and is an important part of treatment.
Indications
- Lower back complaints
- Thoracic spine complaints
- Cervical spine complaints
- Whiplash (WAD)
- Cervicogenic headache
- Cervicogenic dizziness
- Complaints of the extremities, e.g. osteoarthritis
- Preparation for surgery and rehabilitation afterwards
Focus
Case history and screening
Functional examination and hypothesis
Targeted treatment of the musculoskeletal system
Home programme and/or training
Concepts we use
SOMT / OMT, MAITLAND, MCKENZIE, CRAFTA, CFT, MULLIGAN, SAMT
Further information
Manual therapy information brochure / International Headache Society / More information
