Joint Mobilisation
Joint mobilization is a manual therapy technique used in physiotherapy to treat pain and dysfunction in the joints.
It involves applying skilled passive movements, such as oscillations or sustained stretching, to the affected joint to improve its range of motion and alleviate discomfort.
Joint mobilization can be beneficial for various conditions, including musculoskeletal injuries, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery.
Several well-known techniques have been developed to enhance the effectiveness of joint mobilization, including:
Maitland technique
focuses on mobilizing joints based on thorough assessment and individualized treatment.
Mulligan technique
employs mobilization with movement to achieve pain-free joint range of motion.
McKenzie technique
emphasizes self-management, offering exercises and postural corrections to alleviate pain and improve function.
McConnell technique
aims to correct joint alignment through taping and specific exercises for conditions like patellofemoral pain syndrome.
Studies have shown that these techniques can effectively reduce pain, restore joint function, and improve patient outcomes, making them valuable tools in physiotherapy practice.
All of our physios are trained in these techniques.
If you want to feel better with joint mobilisations today, book here or contact us on 0402 832 329.
Studies:
Lluch, E., Schomacher, J., Gizzi, L., Petzke, F., Seegar, D., & Falla, D. (2014). Immediate effects of active cranio-cervical flexion exercise versus passive mobilisation of the upper cervical spine on pain and performance on the cranio-cervical flexion test. Manual therapy, 19(1), 25-31.
Westad, K., Tjoestolvsen, F., & Hebron, C. (2019). The effectiveness of Mulligan's mobilisation with movement (MWM) on peripheral joints in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions: A systematic review. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, 39, 157-163.
Loudon, J. K., Reiman, M. P., & Sylvain, J. (2014). The efficacy of manual joint mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains: a systematic review. British journal of sports medicine, 48(5), 365-370.
Teys, P., Bisset, L., Collins, N., Coombes, B., & Vicenzino, B. (2013). One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan's Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders. Manual Therapy, 18(5), 372-377.
