Physical Therapy and Manual Therapy

Beyond pain and restore flexibility to your body

The difference between physical therapy and manual therapy

Physical therapy uses mechanical equipment such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, and lasers to enhance the effectiveness of treatment, while manual therapy involves the hands-on manipulation of joints, muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues by a physical therapist. The two therapies are complementary and can be combined depending on the patient's condition and needs.

Manual therapy is a treatment that restores function by applying direct pressure or movement to the patient's body, and is effective in improving spinal or joint function, increasing muscle and soft tissue flexibility, and relieving pain.

Due to poor posture and lifestyle, overexertion and accidents, and more recently, prolonged use of PCs and smartphones, the risk of developing body imbalances and musculoskeletal disorders is increasing every day and requires customized treatment.

You should check your insurance policy to see what is covered, as manual therapy is eligible for reimbursement under medical indemnity insurance.

Hydrotherapy

Interferential Current Therapy

Interferential current therapy is a method in which two medium-frequency waves intersect at a point, causing interference, which results in the original medium-frequency waves disappearing and the newly generated low-frequency waves being treated. The lower frequency has a greater effect on stimulating the sensory nerves in the skin, making the vibrations feel louder and cooler.

Interferential current therapy, which utilizes these electrical stimuli, is effective in relaxing muscles by modulating neurotransmitters to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.

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    Reduce swelling and inflammation

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    Improve rheumatoid arthritis

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    Improve musculoskeletal pain

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    Ameliorate nervous system damage

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    Improve circulatory health

Physical Therapy Interferential Wave Therapy
Physical Therapy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is a procedure that uses a device that generates shock waves faster than the speed of sound to treat musculoskeletal pain.

Extracorporeal shock waves deliver approximately 1,000 to 2,000 shock waves to the treatment area during a single treatment. During this process, the powerful wavelengths of the shock waves activate damaged cells and increase blood flow to help regenerate tissue. It is primarily effective in repairing damage to tendons, ligaments, and muscles, which are the main causes of musculoskeletal pain.

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    Improves blood flow and relaxes muscles

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    Effective in reducing inflammation

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    Relieve pain in knees, shoulders, lower back, soles of feet, elbows, and more

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    Promotes tissue regeneration to repair damaged muscles and ligaments

Gold Therapy

Gold therapy is a procedure that uses gold to transmit warmth to the body to relax overly tense muscles or fascia. The microcurrents of pure 24k gold increase the skin's activity, which helps to draw out dust, dirt, and harmful toxins from the surface of the skin due to its cationic nature.

It's also a great way to get a toned body, as the heat from the heated gold helps to define muscle lines. The benefits of gold therapy include

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    Lymphatic Circulation

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    Decrease edema

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    Relieve spinal pain

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    Acute pain relief

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    Myofascial Release

Physiotherapy Gold Therapy

Physiotherapy is a treatment that includes a variety of techniques such as electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy, and heat therapy, while manual therapy uses the hands of a physiotherapist based on knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Hydrotherapy is often needed for pain in areas such as the knees, lower back, neck, and shoulders.