Joint Mobilization Etobicoke

What will joint mobilization techniques look like?

If you come to see a physiotherapist at Physio In The Six Inc. with acute or chronic joint pain, then you can first expect to be thoroughly evaluated on an initial examination. We’ll be assessing and evaluating everything from your range of motion, strength, coordination, pain level, posture, and even relative tissue tension in order to devise an accurate diagnosis.

Based on our exam findings, as well as the information we gather about your current and past medical history, we’ll be able to devise a customized treatment plan to meet your unique needs. Since joint mobilization techniques have been shown to be effective for a variety of conditions, we may very well decide to implement this type of manual therapy in your plan of care.

To prepare for a physiotherapy session with joint mobilization at Physio In The Six Inc., be sure to wear comfortable and loose-fitting clothing. Our therapist will need to be able to see or at least easily palpate (feel) the specific joint being mobilized (keeping in mind of course, that your privacy and comfort are of utmost concern to our staff). Our physiotherapist will be sure to offer you clear details on how to sit or lie during the session, what you should expect to feel, as well as what to do following your session in order to maximize effects and prevent recurring pain or dysfunction.

To complement and optimize the effects of joint mobilizations, we’ll also instruct you in additional services, which may include therapeutic exercises for strengthening and range of motion, modalities, and postural and neuromuscular retraining.

So, why should I consider this treatment?

You have hundreds of joints in your body, which come in a variety of types and sizes (such as a “hinge joint” in your elbow, a “ball and socket joint” in your hip, or a “saddle joint” in your thumb). Joints, formed by the articulating surfaces of two or more bones, depend on a combination of both stability and mobility in order to help you function efficiently and comfortably. Importantly, joints are supported by a wide variety of physiological structures including capsules, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and muscle fibers, all of which can become injured and potentially benefit from physiotherapy services, including joint mobilization.

The specific type, magnitude, speed, and frequency of joint mobilization performed depends on several factors, including the goal of treatment, the type of joint being targeted, and even your own unique anatomy. The benefits of joint mobilizations include pain reduction, improved range of motion, and improved quality of joint movement itself (known as arthrokinematics).