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Neuromuscular therapy assesses, treats and prevents soft tissue injuries and chronic pain.

 

Trigger points can form in muscles which can cause pain, discomfort, numbness and twitch responses for clients. These trigger points form taut palpable bands in muscles and can result in not only pain but also restricted range of motion and musculature weakness.

 

Neuromuscular Therapists incorporate effective techniques like positional release, stretching, muscle energy techniques, soft tissue release and massage to provide relief to clients. Many of these techniques are relatively non-invasive and aim to provide minimum discomfort to clients. 

Neuromuscular Therapy Techniques //

POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUE

 

This technique unkinks trigger points which have formed. The therapist identifies a tender point and using feedback from the client, places the client in a position of ease. This disengages the muscle proprioceptors, essentially resetting the muscle.

 

 

 

MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE

 

Requiring active participation by the client, this technique uses muscular force in a controlled way to lengthen muscle fibres. This can achieve a broad range of objectives from deactivating trigger points to strengthening muscles and reintroducing range of motion.

 

 

 

MASSAGE

 

Swedish massage techniques are hugely beneficial for most clients. Where possible, massage is incorporated into every treatment as it can complement other NMT techiques.  Sports Massage can assist athletes both before and after sporting events.

 

 

 

SOFT TISSUE RELEASE

 

Soft tissue release involves stretching soft tissue such as muscle fibres and fascia which have become congested and adhered over time perhaps due to inactivity and/or injury.This can help to remobilise joints and as is a good precursor to restrenghtening weak muscles.

 

 

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR NEUROMUSCULAR PHYSICAL THERAPY

 

Some conditions can preclude the treatment of Neuromuscular Therapy such as aneurysm, hemotoma, open wounds, stitches and arthritis.

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