Tissue and Joint Mobilization
Hands-on physical therapy to help relieve joint pain, improve mobility, and restore the ability to walk and move with confidence.
Move Better. Feel Better.
Joint pain is a very common condition treated every day at San Tan Physical Therapy. Joint mobilization is one of the many treatment techniques physical therapy professionals are trained to use. It is utilized to relieve joint pain, improve mobility, and improve physical function—the ability to walk and move.
Your care begins with an initial evaluation and a detailed, personalized treatment plan. When appropriate for your condition, that plan may include joint mobilization and/or manipulation as part of your physical therapy care.
Types of Tissue and Joint Mobilization
There are a number of techniques used to mobilize, or move, joints in the body. Many have specific names derived from the clinicians who created and successfully tested them with patients.
IASTM
Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization is a technique used to address soft tissue.
Mulligan Manual Therapy
Also called mobilization with movement, this approach combines a therapist-applied mobilization with movement.
Neural Tension Mobilization
Specialized techniques used to move nerves.
Graded Mobilizations
Low-velocity movement techniques performed with various amplitudes.
Manipulation
A high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust performed at or near the end range of joint mobility.
Personalized Care Plan
Your therapist selects treatment approaches based on your evaluation, symptoms, mobility, and functional goals.
Spinal Manipulation at Our Practice
Spinal manipulation—sometimes called spinal manipulative therapy—is utilized by physical therapists at San Tan Physical Therapy. The therapist uses hands or a device to apply a controlled force to a joint of the spine. The amount of force depends on the form of manipulation used.
The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and improve physical functioning. For low-back pain, reviews have concluded that spinal manipulation is relatively safe when performed by a trained and licensed practitioner.
Possible Side Effects and Risks
The most common side effects are generally minor and may include temporary soreness or feeling tired. Tell all of your health care providers about any complementary health practices you use so your care can be coordinated safely.
Care That Supports Your Recovery
Joint mobilization may be combined with other services to help address pain, movement, strength, balance, and function.
Therapeutic Exercise
Exercise can be part of care focused on restoring movement, strength, endurance, balance, and coordination.
Graston Technique
Instrument-assisted soft tissue treatment is another hands-on service offered by our practice.
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Physical therapy care for joint pain can include joint mobilization, targeted stretching, progressive strength training, and functional re-education.
Get Started Today
Mobilization and manipulation may be appropriate for your condition. Contact San Tan Physical Therapy to set up an initial evaluation and receive a detailed, personalized treatment plan.
Immediate appointments are available, with first visits in 24–48 hours.