Manual Therapy

Manual Therapy means “therapy-treatment by hand”. It has a history dating back centuries, even millennia. Looking at the history of manual therapy, its roots can be traced back to 400 BC. The first known definition of manual therapy was given by Hippocrates, whose ideas form the basis of modern medicine. It is even known that he tried various maneuvers on patients. Later, in the 10th century, Ibn Sina conducted studies on the traction method.

For centuries, people in countries such as Central Europe, Mexico, Japan, India, China, Russia, and Norway have used various techniques to treat problems such as back and neck pain. In the 19th century, these techniques entered the world of medicine. This method has been successfully applied in the medical world for over a century, primarily in America and Europe, but also throughout the world. The aim of Manual Therapy is to increase restricted movement, known as joint blockage, to the highest degree possible within postural balance, without pain, and to maintain body mechanics. For the effective and safe application of Manual Therapy, a detailed assessment of the locomotor system's anatomical biomechanics and neurophysiology is required. Manipulation techniques should be performed by specially trained professionals who can identify indications and contraindications. Otherwise, serious complications may occur.

What are the advantages of manual therapy over other treatments?

  • It provides the possibility of recovery in a shorter time compared to other treatments.
  • Even in a single session, most of the pain can be relieved.
  • It has a high success rate.
  • It provides a fast and effective solution because it is applied directly to the problem area.
  • The applications are based entirely on evidence-based medicine and clinical information.
  • It is completely natural and does not require the use of any medication.
  • It has no side effects.
What conditions is it effective for?
  • Lower back problems: Herniated disc, facet joint blockages, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis.
  • Neck problems: Cervical disc herniation, cervical kyphosis, facet joint problems, neck-related headaches.
  • Shoulder problems: Muscle tears, frozen shoulder, impingement syndrome.
  • Elbow problems: Extensor tendinitis (tennis elbow), flexor tendinitis (golfer's elbow), ulnar nerve entrapment neuropathy.
  • Wrist problems: Carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, Dupuytren's contracture.
  • Hip problems: Hip dislocation, piriformis syndrome, coxarthrosis, post-hip replacement.
  • Knee disorders; Meniscus tears, anterior-lateral-posterior cruciate ligament tears, post-knee replacement rehabilitation, chondromalacia patella, genu varum – valgum – recurvatum problems.
  • Ankle disorders; Heel spur, hallux valgus, tarsal tunnel syndrome, Morton's neuroma.
  • Post-fracture rehabilitation: Special limitation release techniques

    Manual therapy, frequently used in orthopedic rehabilitation and sports rehabilitation in developed countries, also increases the effectiveness of treatment in developing functions in neurological rehabilitation.


    20.09.2022
    Uzm. Dr. Semiha VURGUN