Manipulative physical therapy for patients with soft tissue disorders

Abstract

As one of the manipulative physical therapies, this communication reviews soft tissue mobilization, and describes the damage on soft tissue, clinical symptoms, and the treatment. Soft tissue mobilization is one of the treatments for soft tissue pain, and it is also mentioned that to know the patient's life habits and work which cause an overuse, and to administer appropriate guidance of daily life are essential for pain management. © 2000, The Society of Physical Therapy Science. All rights reserved.