Bascharage Manual Therapy

Manual therapy, a holistic and effective approach to health care, focuses on restoring and optimizing mobility and balance throughout the human body. This therapeutic practice, which is aimed at a wide range of patients – from athletes to the less active, from the young to the elderly – is based on advanced biomechanical and neurophysiological principles. It aims to identify and treat the underlying causes of musculoskeletal dysfunction.

In manual therapy, the importance of determining the exact source of the injury and understanding its triggers is crucial. This approach uses a combination of specific mobilizations and myotensive techniques to effectively treat cases where a pathology has resulted in a loss or restriction of mobility. These targeted techniques not only “unblock” affected areas, but also significantly improve range of motion and overall body function.

In addition to its therapeutic capabilities, manual therapy plays a vital preventive role, helping to maintain mobility and prevent the onset of new injuries or dysfunctions. This manual treatment method is the solution of choice for those seeking a non-invasive, personalized approach to managing and improving their musculoskeletal health.

Manual therapy is based on :

  • Understanding patient pain
  • Analyze algae parameters
  • Find the origin of symptoms through the different structures of the body: parietal – visceral – craniosacral.

The various techniques used in manual therapy are as follows:

  • Cyriax method
  • Postural kinesiology
  • Myofascial hooking
  • Posturology
  • Muscle inhibitions
  • Direct techniques via HVBA thrusts
  • Clinical treatment of orthopedic and disc injuries

The guiding principles of manual therapy are :

  • The primary and secondary lesion and its system of occurrence
  • Cause of pain and injury
  • Injury mechanisms – biomechanical and extrinsic
  • Tests and/or diagnostics: palpatory, functional and dynamic, reflex and tissue tests
  • Studying ascending and descending chains

For an athlete who has suffered an injury or lesion of any kind, the ultimate goal of manual therapy is a rapid return to competition after treatment of the injury in its entirety, avoiding the risk of recurrence as far as possible.

For non-athletes, the main aim of the treatment is to alleviate the pain encountered and described by the patient, and to restore optimal mobility on a daily basis.