HOW DOES A E.S. MANUAL THERAPIST WORK?
The manual therapist begins with an inventory of
symptoms and health status. Research done by third parties, including x-rays
and scans, are taken into account. Then, by testing a number of preferred
movements (for instance digging with a spade or folding the hands) the
individual's movement function is determined. On the basis of these measurements
and medical scientific literature, the individual's movement patterns and the chains of joints used can be
determined. During each treatment, measurements are repeated as changes may
have occurred since an earlier treatment.
TREATMENT
Based on the data obtained, the manual therapist gets a clear idea of how to proceed in the treatment of the joints. The treatment aims at improving joint movement in the overall musculoskeletal system and is not only concerned with a focus on the local complaint. Nevertheless, in some situations it is useful to emphasize the correct movement in a smaller chain of joints (In the latter case, the treatment period is shorter than is otherwise generally necessary.)
For the motion in joints, no large thrust or force is required. During treatment, the joints of the body are moved in a soft, subtle and generally pain-free fashion. There is no use of the 'high velocity thrust technique'.
On a first visit an interview takes place followed by a treatment. A session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and in most cases is repeated after two to six weeks. This depends on the severity of the complaint and the response to the treatment given. Because treatment reflects a change in body function, the body can initially react with some pain (similar to the feeling of having done unusual work or sport activity.) However, without making a change there can be no improvement. In order to eventually reach the desired result, this 'after pain' cannot always be avoided. It may take 2-10 days before the body has become stabilized in the use of its enhanced movement capabilities. As the complaints in the body are reduced, the intervening time between treatments increases.
TREATMENT
Based on the data obtained, the manual therapist gets a clear idea of how to proceed in the treatment of the joints. The treatment aims at improving joint movement in the overall musculoskeletal system and is not only concerned with a focus on the local complaint. Nevertheless, in some situations it is useful to emphasize the correct movement in a smaller chain of joints (In the latter case, the treatment period is shorter than is otherwise generally necessary.)
For the motion in joints, no large thrust or force is required. During treatment, the joints of the body are moved in a soft, subtle and generally pain-free fashion. There is no use of the 'high velocity thrust technique'.
On a first visit an interview takes place followed by a treatment. A session lasts approximately 45-60 minutes and in most cases is repeated after two to six weeks. This depends on the severity of the complaint and the response to the treatment given. Because treatment reflects a change in body function, the body can initially react with some pain (similar to the feeling of having done unusual work or sport activity.) However, without making a change there can be no improvement. In order to eventually reach the desired result, this 'after pain' cannot always be avoided. It may take 2-10 days before the body has become stabilized in the use of its enhanced movement capabilities. As the complaints in the body are reduced, the intervening time between treatments increases.
