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Manual therapy <!-- '**&&TxtEnteteFin --> </strong> <br> <br> <table width="390" border="0"> <tr> <td class="polGen"> <!-- '**&&TxtDescripDebut --> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=2>Manual Therapy<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></I></B></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<FONT size=1> </FONT></SPAN><FONT size=1>Manual therapy is an approach used by physiotherapists for evaluation and treatment of neuro-musculo-skeletal injuries in an orthopaedic setting. Orthopaedic conditions often occur due to a lack of adequate joint mobility and/or proper movement control. These limitations can cause discomfort, pain, and alterations in posture, movement and function.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1>Clinical diagnosis is made by taking a medical history of the problem, a visual observation of the patient (postural assessment) and by manual examination of the affected and related regions. X-rays are not required for the diagnosis of conditions treatable with manual therapy however a physiotherapist will consult with a medical practitioner in some cases for radiological examinations if required to rule out more serious underlying conditions.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1>Manual therapy involves restoring mobility and normal fluid function to otherwise stiff joints and promoting proper muscle control of those joints. Three groups of techniques can be used: <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Mobilization</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is precise, gentle, rhythmic, repetitive passive movement of graded amplitude aimed at restoring mobility and function, as well as reducing pain in a stiff joint and surrounding tissues. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Manipulation</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> is a skilled, passive, quick movement aimed at restoring mobility and function, as well as reducing pain in a stiff joint and associated tissues.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt"><FONT size=1><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">-<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Muscle control exercises </SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">These exercises are designed to either activate muscles that are not contributing as they should to overall function or to perfect the timing of their activation.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </SPAN>Exercises to increase strength and endurance are also prescribed when indicated.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1><SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </SPAN>Based on the findings of the evaluation, your physiotherapist trained in Manual Therapy by the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Canadian</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> of Manipulative Therapy will use a combination of the techniques specific to the injury. In most conditions manual therapy will be used in combination with specific exercises to restore optimal movement, muscle strength, flexibility, endurance and stability control in order to regain optimal function.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1>At Kinatex, this hands-on Manual Therapy approach has set us apart from our competitors and has provided our therapists with the chance to build strong relationships with our clients by offering this unique one-to-one patient care. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=1>&nbsp;</FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1>If you would like more information on Manual Therapy please contact your local Kinatex clinic. Patients should not become dependent on long-term repeated courses of manual therapy.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1></FONT></SPAN>&nbsp;</P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=1> <P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><FONT size=3><FONT size=1><B><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Canadian <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Academy</st1:PlaceType> of <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Manipulative Therapy</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>: </SPAN></I></B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><A target='_blank' href="http://www.manipulativetherapy.org">manipulativetherapy.org</A></SPAN></U></I></FONT><I><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"> <B><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></I></FONT></P><B><I><o:p></o:p></I></B></FONT></SPAN> <!-- '**&&TxtDescripFin --> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <!-- InstanceEndEditable --> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td 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