Manual Therapy

Manual therapy, a strand of physical therapy, refers to a combination of modern techniques that address problems of the neural and musculo-skeletal system. Each technique involves a process to specifically diagnose biomechanical problems and aims to restore normal function to the affected area based on the specific diagnosis. Manual therapy or manual medicine techniques used include the following. spinal mobilization,

• spinal and peripheral joint mobilization,
• mobilization with movement,
• neural mobilization,
• muscle energy technique,
• craniosacral therapy, and,
• taping techniques.

Manual techniques are an excellent adjunctive to acupuncture in the treatment of neck, shoulder and back pain, headaches, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, sports injuries and a host of post surgical orthopedic conditions.

As manual therapy is an integral a part of physical therapy you will be required to provide a current prescription for physical therapy from your MD. Health insurance covers physical therapy and reimbursement may be possible. This depends on your particular plan. Lotus Healing Arts will provide you with a fully itemized receipt with diagnosis and procedure codes to present to your insurance company. Karen only participates in the PHCS network. If your insurance company is part of this network we can bill the insurance company directly.