Manual Therapy & Recovery

Manual Therapy Phase

• Full Body Flush: 40-45 minutes of vigorous manual work and stretching to prepare muscles.
• Pneumatic Compression: Use of recovery boots (subject to branch availability) for circulation enhancement.

Cold Exposure

• Ice Bath / Cryotherapy: 10-15 minutes of cold water immersion using functional tubs or ice bucket setups.
• Supervised Recovery: Monitored contrast therapy to ensure safety during cold exposure.

Post-Session

• Nutritional Support: Includes electrolyte hydration or protein recovery supplements.

Core Treatment

• Deep Tissue Manipulation: High-pressure manual work targeting large muscle groups (quads, hamstrings, lats) to break adhesions.
• Assisted PNF Stretching: Therapist-facilitated stretching to maximize flexibility beyond self-capabilities.

Specific Techniques

• Trigger Point Release: Manual thumb pressure targeting specific muscle knots.
• Percussive Therapy: Use of hypervolt devices or massage guns for stubborn areas.

Setting & Hygiene

• Clinical Environment: Performed on adjustable physio beds in an open or semi-private functional gym setting (not a spa room).
• Consumables: Use of medical-grade hypoallergenic massage wax for optimal grip.

Specialized Modalities

• Dry Needling: Insertion of sterile filiform needles into myofascial trigger points to deactivate deep muscle pain.
• IASTM (Scraping): Stainless steel tool application to scrape fascia, break down scar tissue, and increase blood flow.
• Cupping Therapy: Application of suction cups to lift fascia and separate tissue layers.
• Joint Mobilization: Skilled passive movement of spine or joints to restore motion.

Rehab & Expertise

• Kinesiology Taping: Application of therapeutic tape for post-therapy structural support.
• Exercise Prescription: Demonstration of 1-2 specific home exercises to maintain gains.
• Senior Provider: Performed by a Musculoskeletal or Sports Physiotherapist.