Special Technique

Spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is a "hands-on", non-invasive treatment performed by trained professionals like chiropractors, osteopaths, and physiotherapists to treat back pain, neck pain, and joint dysfunction. It involves applying controlled, high-velocity, low amplitude thrusts (HVLAT) to spinal joints to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and restore function,

Spinal Manipulation Therapy (SMT) is a technique that treats back pain, neck pain and other musculoskeletal conditions via the application of force to the spinal joints, with the idea being that such treatment of dysfunctional areas in the spine can restore the spine’s structural integrity, reduce pain and initiate the body’s natural healing processes

It is a intervention Physiotherapists have been employing since the beginning of physical therapy practice. However, physiotherapists providing spinal manipulations have come under the scrutiny of other professions even though manipulation is not exclusive to any one domain or profession. The APTA has created a page that delineates the difference between physical therapy manipulation and chiropractic manipulation. 

Osteopathy is a holistic form of manual therapy which facilitates healing by focusing on how the whole body functions as a unit, including the bones, joints, muscles, nerves, circulation, connective tissues. Osteopathic techniques are effective in treating both acute and chronic pain conditions and improving mobility, health, and general wellbeing.

Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists are involved in the prevention and management of injuries resulting from sport and exercise participation at all ages and at all levels of ability. These specialised physiotherapists provide evidence-based advice on safe participation in sport and exercise. Furthermore, they promote anactive lifestyle to aid individuals in improving and maintaining their quality of life. Sports and Exercise Physiotherapists also play a huge role in helping athletes of all ages and all levels of ability to enhance their performance.

Lymphatic Drainage is a gentle, specialized technique designed to stimulate the natural circulation of lymph fluid, reducing swelling (lymphedema) and removing metabolic waste. It is primarily used to manage fluid retention, often following surgery or to treat conditions like fibromyalgia. Techniques involve light, rhythmic strokes toward lymph nodes.