PLACHY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Treatment Approach
FUNCTIONAL MANUAL THERAPY
"Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) is an integrated evaluation and treatment system that promotes optimum human performance by enhancing total body mobility and "Core First" (TM) (see video below for an example of Core First training) postural and movement strategies. The ultimate goal of FMT if to provide the patient the mechanical ability and neuromuscular tools to become self-sufficient and more proficient in all areas of human performance" - Institute of Physical Art website.
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Mike became certified in Functional Manual Therapy (CFMT) in 2004, graduating #1 in his class, "Wtih Distinction.”
VISCERAL MANIPULATION
1. "Gentle manual therapy that assesses the structural relationships between the viscera (organs), and their fascial or ligamentous attachments to the various systems inthe body".
- Barrall Institute
2. "Assists functional and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, respiratory, digestive, eliminatory, neuroendricrine and lymphatic dysfunction".
- Barrall Institute
Mike is presently pursuing a certification in Visceral Manipulation through the Barrall Institute.
NEURAL MANIPULATION
1. "Light-touch, hands on treatment that releases local nerve restrictions while at the same time examines the effect these local fixations have on the rest of the body, and by accessing this relationship, changes the more comprehensive (global) dysfunctional patterns."
- Barrall Institute
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2. "Enhances proper functioning of the nervous system-one of the communication highways throughout the body"."
- Barrall Institute
OTHER APPROACHES
Mike has had experience with, and regularly utilizes Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Muscle Energy Techniques, PNF, Total Motion Release and several other excellent manual therapy approaches in his practice.
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Disclaimer: This material is general information. Individual advice should be obtained with an evaluation or assessment by an appropriate physical therapist.