Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Orthopedic Manual Therapy
Orthopedic Manual Therapy is any hands-on treatment provided by your Physiotherapist. It can be used to treat both acute and chronic injuries. It is helpful in relaxing muscles, breaking up scar tissue, increasing joint range of motion and decreasing pain.
Common conditions treated with Orthopedic Manual Therapy:
- Neck pain/whiplash
- Low back pain
- Strains/sprains
- Fractures
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Tendonitis/ Tendinopathy
- Patellofemoral Syndrome
- Sports injuries
- Headaches
- Workplace injuries (WSIB)
What Sets LV Physiotherapy Apart?
Our St. Catharines clinic is trusted by families, athletes, and healthcare professionals for personalized, evidence-based physiotherapy.
One-on-One Care
You’ll always get focused, individualized attention—no rushed or double-booked appointments.
All Ages & Stages
From children to seniors, we tailor treatment plans to your unique needs and goals.
Whole-Body Approach
We don’t just address symptoms—we dig deeper to find and treat the root cause.
Results That Matter
Our patients report real, lasting relief and confidence getting back to everyday life.
Orthopedic Manual Therapy at LV Physiotherapy May Include:
Joint Mobilization
Moving joints in specific directions and at different speeds to regain movement.
Contract-Relax
Facilitating relaxation of muscles to gain range of motion.
Passive Range of Motion
Gently increase range of motion while decreasing pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Muscle Stretching
Increasing blood flow to a muscle and improving a muscle’s elasticity allow for increased flexibility, muscle control and comfortable muscle tone.
Soft Tissue Release
Soft Tissue Release (STR) is a combination of myofascial release, therapeutic massage, and active assisted stretching. The technique involves applying precise pressure during a specific stretch performed in multiple planes of movement. Read more…
Neural Mobilization
Treatment of adverse neurodynamics by restoring normal movement between neural tissue and its surrounding structures. This allows for decreased pressure on the nerve tissue and improved function of the nerves.
Contact
5-274 Fourth Ave, St. Catharines, ON L2S 0B6
(905) 682-5119
lvphysiotherapy@gmail.com
Open Hours
Mon-Thu: 8 am-7 pm
Friday: 8 am-2 pm