JOINT MOBILISATION
Joint Mobilisation
What is Joint Mobilisation?
When joints become dysfunctional as a result of trauma, overuse or disuse, they are unable to perform the movements for which they were designed. Joint mobilisation is used to restore the small, involuntary movements that assist joints to perform to their optimal function. This involves repetitive movements in order to restore motion. Joint mobilisation is helpful in cases where pain and joint tightness limit movement.
Joint mobilisation is a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a 'target' synovial joint with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect. When applied to the spine, it is known as spinal mobilisation.
Joint mobilisation techniques focus on restoring a normal range of pain-free joint motion. Nearly every restriction in movement can be regained by a specific joint technique performed by an experienced osteopath.
Joint stiffness or a locked joint can be associated with any joint, muscle, tendon and ligament injury. Joints can lock and become stuck in an open or closed position.
Normally, a simple alignment or control issue has caused the joint to move in an awkward and unnatural direction. As a result, the joint treatment method used to correct your locked joints will vary depending on diagnosis.
This technique is beneficial for all joints of the body; it involves a series of repetitive movements of a particular joint, or a group of joints to restore normal/ optimal function.
This is a safe and popular technique performed by osteopaths all over the world, especially effective for arthritic conditions. Its aim is to reduce stiffness, swelling and pain.