Joint Mobilization Therapy

 Restore Joint Movement

• Improve range of motion in stiff or restricted joints.

Reduce Pain

• Alleviate discomfort caused by joint dysfunction or poor mechanics.

Improve Functionality

• Enhance movement patterns needed for daily activities, work, or sports.

Address Soft Tissue Tension

• Relieve stress in muscles, ligaments, and tendons surrounding the joint. 

Joint mobilization involves applying controlled, passive movements to the joint within its normal range of motion. The physical therapist uses their hands to perform these techniques, which may include oscillatory or sustained pressure at specific speeds and depths. The approach targets joint surfaces and surrounding structures to:

• Stretch the joint capsule.

• Stimulate mechanoreceptors to reduce pain.

• Improve lubrication within the joint.

Orthopedic Conditions

• Osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, or stiff joints after immobilization.

Sports Injuries

• Ankle sprains, knee injuries, or shoulder instability.

Post-Surgical Stiffness

• Following joint replacements, ligament repairs, or fractures.

Pain Reduction

• Stimulates pain-relieving receptors and reduces inflammation.

Improved Range of Motion

• Addresses joint stiffness caused by injury, surgery, or chronic conditions.

Enhanced Joint Nutrition

• Promotes the flow of synovial fluid, essential for joint health.

Better Posture and Alignment

• Corrects joint mechanics to support proper movement.

Prevention of Degeneration

• Reduces stress on joints and surrounding tissues, lowering the risk of further injury.

Stretching and Flexibility Training

• Focus on surrounding muscles to support joint movement.

Strengthening Exercises

• Build stability and support for the joint.

Soft Tissue Therapy

• Myofascial release or massage to address tension in surrounding tissues.

• Acute fractures or dislocations.

• Severe osteoporosis.

• Active infections in or near the joint.

• Hypermobile or unstable joints.

• Recent surgeries (without physician clearance).