Manual Therapy – Physiotherapy at Motion Pro

Burnaby Metrotown & Coquitlam Square

Manual therapy is one of the most effective, hands-on ways to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve physical function. At Motion Pro Health, our physiotherapists use gentle, precise manual techniques to help release tight muscles, improve joint mobility, and support long-term recovery. Treatment is performed in calm, private rooms and tailored to each patient’s unique goals and lifestyle.

Burnaby – Metrotown
Coquitlam – Coquitlam Square
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What Is Manual Therapy?

Manual therapy refers to specialized treatment performed entirely with the hands rather than machines or devices. It includes soft-tissue release, joint mobilization, stretching, myofascial work, trigger point release, and techniques that improve the way muscles and joints move together.

These techniques help reduce pain, decrease stiffness, improve circulation, release muscle tension, and restore healthy movement patterns. Manual therapy is an essential part of physiotherapy care and is especially helpful for conditions involving joint restriction, muscle tightness, postural strain, or injury.

How Manual Therapy Helps You Feel Better

Your physiotherapist begins by assessing your mobility, posture, joint function, and soft-tissue tension. Treatment is gentle, comfortable, and adapted to your physiology.

Patients often experience:

  • Reduced muscle tension and pain
  • Improved joint mobility and range of motion
  • Enhanced recovery from strains, sprains, and soft tissue injuries
  • Better posture and mechanics
  • Improved circulation and tissue healing
  • Less stiffness from prolonged sitting, stress, or repetitive activity
  • Greater comfort in daily activities, exercise, and work

Manual therapy helps restore balance to the musculoskeletal system, making movement feel smoother and less restricted.

What to Expect During Your Appointment

Your physiotherapist performs a personalized, hands-on treatment plan that may include:

• Soft-tissue and myofascial release
• Joint mobilizations for stiffness or restricted movement
• Gentle stretching and targeted muscle relaxation
• Trigger point release
• Guided movement and mobility retraining
• Education on posture, work habits, and home strategies

Each session is designed to relieve pain in the moment while promoting long-term improvements in movement, strength, and physical resilience.

Integrated, Team-Based Care

Manual therapy blends seamlessly with other services offered at Motion Pro Health. When helpful, your physiotherapist may collaborate with:

• Chiropractors
• Registered Massage Therapists
• Kinesiologists
• Acupuncturists
• Clinical Pilates practitioners

This integrated model ensures patients receive the most complete and effective care for injuries, posture-related pain, and chronic tension.

Why Choose Motion Pro Health for Manual Therapy

Experienced Physiotherapists
Our clinicians have advanced training in manual therapy, myofascial techniques, and joint mobilization, ensuring precise and comfortable care.

Modern, Comfortable Clinics
Private rooms, modern equipment, and a calm environment help you relax during treatment.

Evidence-Informed Approach
Manual therapy is supported by contemporary research and is effective for pain reduction, mobility improvement, and soft-tissue healing.

Clear Guidance & Home Support
We provide simple exercises and mobility strategies to help you maintain progress between visits.

Convenient, Accessible Locations
Choose between Burnaby Metrotown and Coquitlam Square, with extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Coverage Support

Extended Health Benefits Guide →
https://motionprohealth.ca/blog/extended-health-benefits-in-canada-unlocking-wellness-with-chiropractic-massage-therapy-acupuncture-and-physiotherapy

ICBC Injury Recovery (if injury-related pain followed an accident) →
https://motionprohealth.ca/physiotherapy//physiotherapy

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A Science-Informed Approach

Our manual therapy practices are based on research from respected physiotherapy and medical institutions.

National Institutes of Health / National Library of Medicine – Manual Therapy Effectiveness
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8794021/

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy
https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/yjmt20

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT)
https://www.jospt.org/

Frontiers in Physiology – Soft Tissue Mobilization
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2022.820953/full

These studies support manual therapy for pain relief, joint mobility improvements, soft-tissue healing, and enhanced physical function.