Orthopedic Manual Therapy
At CHA Physical Therapy in Midtown Manhattan, our expert therapists use orthopedic manual therapy to directly address the source of your discomfort. Through precise hands-on techniques, we help restore natural movement, reduce pain, and accelerate your healing—getting you back to the activities you love.
What Is Orthopedic Manual Therapy?
Orthopedic manual therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that uses skilled, hands-on methods to evaluate and treat musculoskeletal problems. This approach targets joints, muscles, and connective tissues to improve mobility, decrease pain, and promote tissue healing without surgery or medications.
Common conditions we treat:
Joint stiffness and arthritis
Muscle strains and sprains
Tendonitis and bursitis
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Back and neck pain
Sports injuries
How We Treat It
At CHA Physical Therapy, we customize orthopedic manual therapy techniques based on your condition and individual needs. Our therapists combine hands-on mobilizations and manipulations with targeted exercises to restore function and enhance recovery.
Our therapy may include:
Joint mobilization and manipulation to improve range of motion
Soft tissue mobilization to reduce muscle tension and adhesions
Myofascial release to increase tissue flexibility and reduce pain
Therapeutic stretching and strengthening exercises
Functional movement training to support daily activities
Education on injury prevention and self-management strategies
Our goal is to help you regain pain-free movement and return to your normal routine as efficiently as possible.