At Palmshade Family Polyclinic we combine advanced manual therapy techniques with evidence-based physiotherapy rehabilitation to help patients recover from pain, restore movement, and regain independence
Manual therapy is a form of physical (hands-on) treatment provided by physiotherapists, chiropractors, or osteopaths to relieve pain, restore mobility, and improve function in muscles, joints, and soft tissues.
It involves the practitioner using their hands instead of machines or medications to manipulate, mobilize, or massage affected areas.
Key Techniques in Manual Therapy
- Joint Mobilization & Manipulation – Gentle movements or adjustments to restore mobility in stiff joints (e.g., spine, shoulder, knee).
- Soft Tissue Mobilization – Massage-like techniques to release muscle tension, break down scar tissue, and improve circulation.
- Dry Needling (sometimes included) – Insertion of fine needles into muscle trigger points to release tightness.
- Kinesio Taping – Application of elastic tape to support muscles and joints while allowing movement
Manual Therapy Techniques
Hands-on care by certified physiotherapists to realign, release, and restore function
Dry Needling
- Targets painful muscle “trigger points” with fine sterile needles
- Relieves muscle tightness, spasms, and chronic pain
- Effective for neck stiffness, shoulder pain, back pain, sports injuries
Spine Manipulation & Mobilization
- Gentle, controlled movements to realign the spine and joints
- Improves mobility, posture, and reduces nerve-related pain
- Helpful in sciatica, slipped disc, scoliosis, chronic back/neck pain
Kinesio Taping
- Elastic therapeutic tape applied to support joints & muscles
- Reduces swelling and inflammation
- Improves posture & prevents re-injury
- Widely used by athletes and rehabilitation specialists
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Services
We offer specialized rehab programs for every age group and condition.
Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Developmental delay therapy
- Cerebral palsy rehabilitation
- Post-fracture & post-surgery recovery
- Scoliosis & posture correction
Geriatric Rehabilitation
- Fall prevention & balance training
- Stroke & Parkinson’s rehab
- Joint mobility for arthritis
- Post-hip/knee replacement care
Sports Injury Rehabilitation
- Post-sports injury recovery (ACL, rotator cuff, ankle sprains)
- Muscle strengthening & conditioning
- Injury prevention strategies
- Return-to-sport functional training
Vestibular Rehabilitation (Balance Therapy)
- Dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance therapy
- Gaze stabilization exercises
- Fall risk reduction in elderly patients
Podiatry Rehabilitation (Foot & Ankle Care)
- Flat feet, heel pain, plantar fasciitis care
- Custom orthotics & gait correction
- Sports-specific foot rehabilitation
- Post-surgical foot/ankle recovery
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic neck & back pain
- Frozen shoulder & tennis elbow
- Joint stiffness post-surgery
- Sciatica & disc issues
- Stroke & neurological conditions
- Pediatric motor delays
- Sports-related injuries
- Foot and ankle disorders
Why Choose Our Therapy Team?
- Certified physiotherapists & manual therapy experts
- Integration with Orthopedics & Homecare services
- One-on-one personalized sessions
- Evidence-based techniques with modern equipment
- Home physiotherapy available on request
Connected Through Our Patient App (Coming Soon)
- Book and track sessions
- Get personalized home exercise plans
- Progress updates and reminders
- Communicate directly with your therapist