Functional Massage

Patients who need treatment for muscle and tendon problems can benefit from functional message (FM) at home. At Therapy At Your Door, our physical therapists provide FM to relieve and manage problems in the knees, ankles, and shoulders. Practicing the highest level, we ensure that patients can regain their range-of-motion while reducing pain.

Functional massage involves:

• Evaluating the patient’s condition to determine the areas most affected by orthopedic impairments
• Applying manual therapy techniques on muscles and tendons to improve range-of-motion and relieve pain
• Relieving pain from strain injuries and postural problems which limit movement
• Reducing tension in muscles and joints to make joint movement easier
• Providing ease and comfort, allowing patients to do every day routines without fear of constant pain

Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is a specialized technique that involves skilled hand coordination to trigger passive movements in the joints and soft tissues. This type of therapy promotes tissue extensibility, improves range of motion, mobilizes joints and soft tissues, relaxes the muscles, and reduces pain, soft tissue swelling, and inflammation. Manual therapy comes in several forms, including manual traction, massage, passive range of motion, manual lymphatic drainage, and mobilization.

At Therapy At Your Door, our physical therapists are trained to determine and implement the right manual therapy technique for you, according to your doctor’s recommendation, diagnosis, findings, and prognosis. This technique helps:

• Reduce pain, edema, swelling, or spasm
• Promote health, fitness, and wellness
• Enhance physical functions
• Improves movement
• Provides remedy to impairments in physical functions and activity restrictions