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Drysdale Physical Therapy

Manual & Myofascial Therapy Treatment in Fresno, CA

Manual therapy is skilled, targeted hands-on care that may include joint mobilization and soft-tissue techniques selected after your evaluation. At our clinic, it is used as one part of an individualized physical therapy plan rather than as a stand-alone treatment.

Conditions We Treat

What Treatment Looks Like

Your therapist may use joint mobilization, soft-tissue work, or myofascial techniques based on evaluation findings and your response. When appropriate, we combine hands-on care with exercise and education to support movement, function, and progress toward your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is manual therapy different from massage?

Massage generally aims at relaxation. Manual therapy is clinical — a physical therapist working specific joints and tissues identified in your evaluation, documented as part of your plan of care, not a general rubdown.

Does manual therapy hurt?

Some techniques involve firm pressure and a moment of discomfort, but it should never go past what you can tolerate — tell your therapist and the intensity gets adjusted, no toughing it out required.

Is manual therapy covered by insurance?

Coverage for manual therapy varies by plan and clinical circumstances. Call us with your insurance card so we can confirm applicable authorization, documentation, and coverage requirements.

Ready to get started?

We accept Kaiser, Medicare, and PPO plans. Call (559) 431-6700 to schedule.

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