Hands-on Healing
The Power of Orthopedic Manual Therapy at CHA Physical Therapy
It’s In Your Bones.
Musculoskeletal issues can sideline you from daily activities, but orthopedic manual therapy offers a targeted, non-invasive path to recovery. At Cha Physical Therapy in Midtown Manhattan, this specialized approach uses skilled hands-on techniques to evaluate and treat problems in joints, muscles, and connective tissues—restoring mobility, easing pain, and promoting natural healing without surgery or medications. Drawing from evidence-based practices, Cha customizes plans to help you return to pain-free movement efficiently.
What Is Orthopedic Manual Therapy?
Orthopedic manual therapy is a branch of physical therapy focusing on manual methods to address musculoskeletal dysfunctions. It targets restrictions in joints and soft tissues to enhance function and reduce discomfort. Systematic reviews consistently report that manual therapy provides favorable outcomes compared to other interventions.
Common Conditions Treated
Cha addresses a range of issues, including joint stiffness and arthritis, muscle strains and sprains, tendonitis and bursitis, post-surgical rehabilitation, frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), back and neck pain, and sports injuries. These align with broader applications; for example, manual therapy effectively manages chronic low back pain by improving function and reducing disability, per a systematic review
Cha's Customized Treatment Methods
Therapy at Cha begins with a thorough evaluation, leading to tailored plans that may include:
Joint mobilization and manipulation to boost range of motion.
Soft tissue mobilization to alleviate muscle tension and adhesions.
Myofascial release for greater tissue flexibility and pain reduction.
Therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercises.
Functional movement training for everyday activities.
Education on injury prevention and self-care.
This hands-on integration with exercises accelerates recovery, as supported by research showing combined manual therapy and therapeutic exercise yields rapid pain relief.
Key Benefits and Evidence
Patients experience improved mobility, decreased pain, and enhanced tissue healing—often avoiding surgery. Benefits extend to increased joint mobility, better blood flow, and faster recovery times. Evidence from sports contexts highlights reduced recovery time and restored function. A JOSPT study affirms no long-term superiority over exercise alone for OA but notes short-term gains in pain management.
Ready to reclaim movement? Contact Cha Physical Therapy for a consultation and personalized plan.
We’re dedicated to getting you back to your best.
With personalized physical therapy programs and compassionate, expert care, we raise the bar for what rehabilitation can achieve.
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Getting Here
Our Midtown Studio is at 16 West 32nd Street, Suite 1007, 3-5 minutes from Herald Square and a few blocks from Penn Station.
STUDIO HOURS
| Monday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 7PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 3:30PM |
| Sunday | Closed |