Soft Tissue Mobilization In Columbia

Optimize Your Performance with Personalized Care

If you are an athlete, you understand the dedication required to excel in your chosen sport. Whether you’re training for a marathon, competing in a recital, or preparing for a big game, it takes immense effort and preparation. At our clinic, we recognize the importance of optimizing your muscle function to achieve your goals. That’s why our approach sets us apart from the rest.

Unmatched One-on-One Attention from DPTs

What sets us apart?

• Personalized one-on-one care: Our experienced physical therapists provide individual attention, ensuring that you receive focused treatment tailored to your needs.
• Doctorates of Physical Therapy (DPTs): All our therapists hold advanced degrees in physical therapy, guaranteeing a high level of expertise and knowledge.
• Solving the root problem: We go beyond temporary relief and strive to address the underlying issues. Our goal is to help you not only recover but surpass your previous performance levels.

Accelerate Recovery with Soft Tissue Mobilization

When it comes to addressing prolonged muscle overuse, soft tissue mobilization is a game-changer. This specialized manual physical therapy technique is designed to target tight areas, accelerate recovery, and propel you back towards your goals.

Understanding Soft Tissue Mobilization

Soft tissue mobilization involves hands-on techniques applied by your licensed physical therapist. These techniques aim to break adhesions and optimize muscle function, promoting a faster and smoother recovery.

Goals of Soft Tissue Mobilization

Adhesions are collagenous scar tissues that form when your body attempts to heal soft tissue trauma through long-term inflammation. These adhesions create trigger points for pain and restrict movement. Soft tissue mobilization focuses on achieving the following goals:

• Reducing or breaking down adhesions.
• Increasing range of motion.
• Strengthening muscles and tendons.
• Reducing swelling and edema.
• Alleviating pain.
• Restoring functionality.

Expert Techniques for Optimal Results

Our skilled physical therapists in Columbia utilize various soft tissue mobilization techniques, including:

• Sustained pressure: Directly targeting the restricted tissue with applied pressure.
• Locking the spiral: Alternating clockwise and counterclockwise rotational motions on the affected area.
• Direct oscillations: Rhythmic pushing on the restricted tissues.
• Perpendicular mobilization: Applying pressure on the myofascial tissue at right angles.
• Parallel mobilization: Applying pressure along the muscle seams.
• Perpendicular strumming: Rhythmic pushing along the muscle border, followed by gentle rubbing of the top of the muscle.
• Friction massage: Applying pressure across the grain of muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Experience and Expertise

Soft tissue mobilization requires a deep understanding of anatomy, physiology, and its impact on physical function. Our physical therapists are extensively trained in evaluating, assessing, and treating movement dysfunction disorders. They possess the expertise to utilize soft tissue mobilization as part of a comprehensive approach to help you achieve your functional goals.

Benefits of Soft Tissue Mobilization in Columbia

Soft tissue mobilization can effectively treat various conditions, including but not limited to:

• Ankle sprains
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Chronic back pain
• Chronic neck pain
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Muscle strains and sprains
• Plantar fasciitis
• Scar tissue
• Shoulder pain
• Shin splints
• Tendinitis
• Scarring after surgery
• Epicondylitis
• De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Expert Assistance for Your Recovery

If you have any questions or need assistance with strains, sprains, or soft tissue mobilization, we are here to provide the expertise and support you require.