Manual Therapy

Expert Hands-On Treatment for Pain Relief and Restored Mobility

What Is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy delivered with the hands rather than machines or devices. At Kinito Physical Therapy, our therapists are Fellows of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT) — one of the highest credentials in the field. This means you are receiving treatment from therapists with advanced training in the science and art of hands-on care.

Manual therapy techniques include joint mobilization, joint manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, myofascial release, and muscle energy techniques. These skilled hand movements are used to diagnose and treat soft tissue and joint structures to reduce pain, increase range of motion, improve tissue repair, and restore normal joint mechanics.

Conditions We Treat with Manual Therapy

Our manual therapy approach is effective for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Chronic and acute back pain
• Neck pain and stiffness
• Headaches and migraines related to cervical dysfunction
• Shoulder impingement and frozen shoulder
• TMJ (jaw) disorders
• Hip and knee pain
• Post-surgical stiffness and scar tissue
• Sports injuries
• Sciatica and radiating pain

Why Choose Kinito for Manual Therapy?

Unlike many clinics where you may see a different therapist each visit or spend most of your time on machines, every session at Kinito Physical Therapy includes dedicated one-on-one time with your treating therapist. Our fellowship-trained clinicians use their hands to identify the root cause of your pain — not just treat the symptoms.

We also bring therapy to you. As a licensed home care agency, Kinito is the only practice in the Oklahoma City metro area that can legally deliver in-home physical therapy services. Whether at our sports complex, your home, office, or gym — you receive the same expert manual therapy wherever you are most comfortable.

Our Manual Therapy Techniques

Joint Mobilization & Manipulation: Gentle or high-velocity movements applied to joints to restore proper alignment, reduce pain, and improve range of motion.

Soft Tissue Mobilization: Techniques targeting muscles, fascia, and connective tissue to break up adhesions, reduce muscle tension, and promote healing.

Myofascial Release: Sustained pressure applied to myofascial connective tissue restrictions to restore motion and eliminate pain.

Muscle Energy Techniques: Active techniques where you use your muscles in specific ways against a counterforce applied by the therapist to improve joint mobility.