Effects of manual therapy

Question 1

what are some effects of mobilisations

Answer 1

• Mechanical perspective: Based on joint movement principles and potential impact on
  intra-articular structures.
  May also improve cartilage nutrition and hence ROM through a synovial sweep
  mechanism.
  -** Neurological perspective: **Pain modulation through afferent input on A-beta fibres
  (pain gate theory), which may lead to improved ROM on re-testing