Joint Mobilization

What Is Joint Mobilization?

Joint mobilization can help you regain motion if your joints lose function or become compromised because of damage or an injury. The manual treatment involves hands-on techniques to increase an individual’s range of motion while reducing pain. Our expert physical therapists at OrthoBethesda Physical Therapy have the experience and expertise to assist you through regular joint mobilization therapy.

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How Joint Mobilization Works

When you engage in joint mobilization, your therapist will manually apply pressure and force on targeted areas to help improve your joint mobility. The techniques and intensity will vary based on your needs and comfort levels. Joint mobilization therapy aims to restore your joint’s normal function and motion.

Your therapist may also incorporate light exercises to activate your joints. Some exercises your physical therapist may use:

• Extension
• Flexion
• Lateral movement and rotation

Who Is Best Suited for Joint Mobilization?

Any patients with joint pain or stiffness can benefit from joint mobilization. Patients with fused joints or excessive joint flexibility may not find the treatment effective or necessary.

Benefits of Joint Mobilization

Joint mobilization offers several benefits for patients who struggle with moving their joints. Some advantages include:

• Improving range of motion
• Decreasing pain
• Enhancing the mechanics of the affected joint

Injuries and Conditions Joint Mobilization Treats

Joint mobilization works for many conditions and injuries, including:

• Shoulder stiffness and pain
• Tendonitis
• Spine pain and stiffness
• Stiff ankles
• Arthritis
• Rotator cuff sprains and tears

Receive Joint Mobilization Today

Whenever you have joint stiffness or pain, your therapist may consider adding joint mobilization to your program. It can help you regain motion and reduce your pain. OrthoBethesda Physical Therapy can help. Joint mobilization is available for patients at our Bethesda office to help them restore their normal joint function.

Start your joint mobilization treatment by scheduling an appointment with us. Complete our contact form or call us at (240) 482-2438 today!