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Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is the skilled passive or assistive movement of joints and soft tissue by your physical therapist or chiropractor. Our staff is credentialed in the top manual therapy techniques including GrastonTM, Active Release TechniqueTM, cupping, joint mobilization/manipulation, soft tissue massage, myofascial release, and muscle energy techniques. These techniques are essential to reduce pain, improve range of motion and function, reduce inflammation and muscle tension, and facilitate movement.

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"Dr. Kevin Mills and his team has been tremendous in helping over the past 18 months with injury rehabilitation, strength and flexibility. Dr. Mills and team are extremely knowledgeable and patient. I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. Highly recommend."

— Thomas Franco

How can we help you?

The manual therapy skills of the clinicians at USA Sports Medicine is unmatched anywhere else in the industry. Our clinicians are specialized in soft tissue and joint mobilization techniques for the neck, spine and extremities. At the joint level our clinicians utilize joint mobilizations, manipulations and muscle energy techniques to improve the alignment and movement of these structures. At the soft tissue level our therapists incorporate ART, cross friction, edema reduction, Graston, Theragun and cupping to optimize function. Manual therapy is utilized as a means of pain reduction, mobility improvement, swelling reduction, tissue extensibility preparation and functional increases. These benefits when combined with exercises provide the greatest environment for healing.

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Our treatments may be beneficial in treating joints with restricted mobility and range of motion in certain musculoskeletal circumstances. This limitation can cause discomfort and an alteration in function, posture, and movement. Manual therapy and massage services aim to restore joint mobility and reduce muscle tightness to allow the patient to move freely again. The benefits of these services can be divided into two main categories

Studies show improved pain relief, at least for the first 6 months when compared to cortisone injection – a safer alternative to a cortisone injection.e

Frequently Asked Questions

Manual therapy involves the skilled, hands-on manipulation of joints and soft tissues by our physical therapists or chiropractors. Techniques such as joint mobilization, soft tissue massage, cupping, and myofascial release help improve mobility, reduce muscle tension, and restore proper function.

Our specialized team uses manual therapy to decrease pain, enhance joint range of motion, and reduce inflammation. These treatments can also improve posture, correct movement patterns, and relieve muscle tightness caused by restricted mobility or musculoskeletal conditions.

Manual therapy at USA Sports Medicine includes a variety of evidence-based approaches, such as Graston®, Active Release Technique®, muscle energy techniques, myofascial release, cupping, and joint manipulation. Each method is designed to target specific areas of tension and dysfunction.

Where is this service offered?

Find Your Pain Solution

  • Herniated Disc
  • Radiculopathy
  • Facet Joint Dysfunction
  • Stenosis
  • Muscle Stiffness/Tightness
  • Headaches
  • Sacro-Iliac Joint Pain (SIJ)
  • Nerve Entrapment
  • Back Pain
  • Neck Pain
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Rotator Cuff Tear/Sprain
  • Biceps Tendonitis
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Shoulder
  • Impingement/Bursitis
  • Adhesive Capsulitis/Frozen
  • Shoulder
  • Scapular Dyskinesia
  • AC Joint Separation
  • Stenosis
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
  • Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
  • Climber’s Fracture
  • Trigger Finger
  • Wrist Sprain
  • Wrist Fractures
  • Knee Pain
  • Total Knee Replacement
  • ACL Sprain/Tear
  • MCL Sprain/Tear
  • PCL Sprain/Tear
  • Meniscus Tear
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osgood Schlatter’s
  • Jumper’s Knee
  • Patello-Femoral Pain
  • Syndrome
  • IT Band Syndrome
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Osgood Schlatter’s
  • Quadriceps Strain
  • Baker’s Cyst
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Total Hip Replacement
  • Femoral-Acetabular
  • Impingement (FAI)
  • Piriformis Syndrome
  • Hip Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Gluteus Medius Tear
  • Nerve Entrapment
  • Hip Labral Tear
  • Stenosis
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Shin Splints
  • Ankle Sprains
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Heel Spur
  • Turf Toe
  • Bunions
  • Falls
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Parkinson’s
  • Stroke