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Manual TherapyIn Colorado Springs

Focusing on preserving and restoring function in the musculoskeletal, cranial, and visceral systems in your body, we utilize many types of hands-on orthopedic and manual therapy techniques rooted in osteopathy to heal your dysfunction.

Manual physical therapy is a hands-on technique that is used to decrease pain and improve range-of-motion and flexibility to stiff joints and muscles. Mobilization and manipulation are key components of manual therapy; both techniques restore the power of movement to joints & associated muscles.

Who benefits from Manual Physical Therapy?

Patients with a variety of disabilities and orthopaedic conditions may benefit from manual physical therapy. Current research confirms that manual physical therapy combined with therapeutic exercise can produce rapid pain relief and improved function in the following conditions: low-back pain, neck pain, muscle-tension headaches, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and shoulder pain.

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Manual Therapy Treatment Locations

Colorado Springs

6189 Lehman Drive
#202
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • It is common for patients to experience some muscle soreness in the first few weeks of physical therapy. The reason for this is because you are exercising and stretching a part of your body that isn’t used to the activity. When we recommend an exercise or stretch, we are specifically targeting the muscles, tendons/ligaments, and bone structures that are dysfunctional and causing you pain.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

  • Not necessarily. If you miss an appointment or forget to do your HEP, it is important that you make that up. Most of the time, when a patient reports no progress, it turns out they struggled to commit to the process throughout their treatment. On the flipside, when our patients are consistent, they achieve positive results quickly.

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People in Colorado Trust Manual Edge

Hear from some of our 960+ Reviews

"My wife and I have been treated at other PT practices and none holds a candle to Manual Edge! You get actual hands on manipulation for your whole session that really helps vs. other places that give you a few mins of therapy, then slap a hot pad on you, give you some exercises and you're done."

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Carmelo C.

Manual Edge Patient

"Manual Edge is wonderful. The front desk staff are super sweet. Val is absolutely amazing! She’s helped so much with my pain. She listens and really tries to find the perfect way to help you out. She doesn’t just give you the routine she gives everyone else. She definitely makes it as personal as possible."

5 stars

Christine D.

Manual Edge Patient

"Most PT places herd you in and out like cattle. Very little personalized care. Manual Edge is 100% personal care, not "go ride the exercise bike for 20 minutes while I drink coffee with the rest of the staff". Teresa is great, but I've heard great things about the rest of the staff from friends and family. This place is light years ahead of other PT providers."

5 stars

Dennis B.

Manual Edge Patient

"They're very efficient and kind, and time spent waiting to be seen is minimal. I'm pleased with a great physical therapist, who explains the reasons behind the therapy."

5 stars

Sally S.

Manual Edge Patient

"Tim cured my headaches that bothered me everyday for almost two years. He is very kind and patient, and his cranial manipulation techniques eliminated the pain in my head immediately. Tim is truly one of a kind."

5 stars

Sue S.

Manual Edge Patient
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