Help Your Joints Move Freely Once Again with Orthopedic Joint Manipulation
Are your joints paining you? If so, orthopedic joint manipulation can help.
Orthopedic joint manipulation is a type of manual physical therapy that helps mobilize the joints to ease pain, decrease inflammation, and improve movement.
It involves the passive movement of specific joints using the skilled application of force, direction, and technique. Our physical therapist can use his or her hands to mobilize an affected joint or may elect to use certain tools, including straps, to help deliver the desired treatment effect.
If your joints are painful or uncomfortable and you are looking for relief, we can help with the mobilization techniques you need. Contact Sternen Physical Therapy today to consult with one of our Cleveland, OH physical therapists and discover the many ways orthopedic joint manipulation can benefit you.
Orthopedic joint injuries, defined
Before we can describe our rehabilitation services, it is important to define exactly what an orthopedic joint injury is. An orthopedic injury is any injury that results in damage to the musculoskeletal system (the bones and joints in your body) as a result of some trauma or accident. Therefore, an orthopedic joint injury would focus on trauma sustained specifically to the joints.
A couple of the most common surgeries for orthopedic joint injuries include shoulder surgeries and knee replacements. While many orthopedic joint injuries are athletic-based, it is possible for them to develop from other causes.
If you are noticing pain in your joint(s), or if you have undergone surgical repair for an orthopedic joint injury, don’t hesitate to contact us today to get started on a rehabilitation plan. With orthopedic joint manipulation, we can help make your recovery process as smooth and quick as possible.
How will orthopedic joint manipulation help relieve my joint pain?
Our Cleveland, OH physical therapists are movement experts who are all highly trained in the mobilization techniques of orthopedic joint manipulation. These techniques can help your joints function normally once again, while also improving your musculoskeletal health, decreasing pain, and allowing for full range of motion.
To determine the best orthopedic joint manipulation techniques for your needs, your physical therapist will need to know about the severity/location of joint pain you are experiencing, the times of day when the pain is worse, any tasks or motions that seem to exacerbate the pain, and any physical activities that you engage in on a regular basis.
At your initial visit, your physical therapist will likely run you through a series of simple tests. These will be done to test your range of motion, balance, and posture. This information will be used to help create a customized orthopedic joint manipulation regimen that will help to relieve joint pain, strengthen the surrounding muscles, and support joint function overall.
Will joint mobilization treat my condition?
Sometimes, a joint can become irritated, swollen, or misaligned as a result of injury, stress, poor posture, repetitive movement, or even as a result of age-related wear and tear. When this happens, the joint may not move correctly and become stiff and painful. Nearby structures including muscles, tendons, and ligaments may become tense or injured as a compensatory effect of trying to support or stabilize the injured joint. This can lead to muscle weakness or even impingement and damage to nearby nerves.
Joint mobilization isn’t appropriate for all patients, and our skilled and experienced physical therapists can determine if it’s right for you or a loved one. Specific conditions which our physical therapy team successfully manage with joint mobilizations include:
- Whiplash
- Ankle sprains
- Rotator cuff tears and sprains
- Sciatica and other types of nerve impingement syndromes
- Arthritis (especially of the shoulder, spine, elbow, hip, and knee)
- Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
- Medial or lateral epicondylitis (golfer’s or tennis elbow, respectively)
- Facet joint locking and other types of spinal misalignments
Joint issues are often the hidden underlying factors driving other types of injuries and ailments including muscle strains, ligament damage, and bursitis, so this is why we strongly encourage you to consult with a Cleveland, OH physical therapist with any type of acute or chronic dysfunction. Your joints could be contributing to your pain without you even realizing it!
Consult with one of our Cleveland, OH physical therapists today!
Still living with painful or stiff joints? Our orthopedic joint manipulation services can help! At Sternen Physical Therapy, it is our goal to get you moving freely once again. Contact our Cleveland, OH physical therapy office to get started.
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