Neuromobilization is a unique manual treatment and an essential part of the TheraSuit Method. Neuromobilization aims to bring the joints back to the correct neutral position. In this treatment, the physiotherapist passively moves the patient’s extremities.
- Each joint consists of at least two bones, which are held together by ligaments and surrounded by tendons of the attaching muscles. These ligaments and tendons maintain a certain tension at rest and during movement, known as joint play. Joint play refers to the distance between the bones forming the joint, allowing for movement. However, imbalances in muscle forces can cause the joint to deviate from its neutral position, resulting in joint blockage and restricted joint play. Such blockages can occur due to various factors, including injury, prolonged unilateral stress, and poor posture.
- Through a clinical examination, the physiotherapist determines where and in which direction the joint is displaced and can gently move the joint back into the correct position by applying pressure in a specific direction. Proper manipulation of the joint should be preceded by an examination, and first, the soft tissue above the blocked segment should be loosened. This happens because muscle relaxation alone cannot resolve the blockage, and if the soft tissue is not loosened, the blockage will return. Under no circumstances should mobilization or manipulation be done forcefully.
