Mangiarelli Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Blog
January 2022 Newsletter
Check out our January 2022 Newsletter with updates including tips for setting health goals, a frozen shoulder infographic, fall risk screening, what’s the difference between manual therapy and massage, and a wellness program and pool renovations update.
What’s the Difference between Manual Therapy and Massage Therapy?
What is the difference between manual therapy and massage therapy? Often manual therapy and massage are used interchangeably despite the fact that there are fundamental differences. Physical therapists provide manual therapy, which is a hands-on treatment technique to regain movement, activate muscles, and reduce pain and inflammation. Manual therapy includes soft tissue and joint mobilizations, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, manual traction, cupping, dry needling, lymphedema, thrust manipulation, and strain-counter-strain techniques.