Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy

Physical therapists will perform soft tissue mobilization using manual techniques to break up adhesions on your muscles, fascia, and ligaments.

FAQs

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your condition, injury history, and goals. Some patients feel relief in just a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing care as part of a larger rehabilitation plan.

Is soft tissue mobilization painful?

You may feel some discomfort or pressure during treatment, especially in areas with tight or scarred tissue. However, therapy should never be overly painful, and your therapist will adjust based on your comfort level.

What is the difference between soft tissue mobilization and massage therapy?

Soft tissue mobilization is a clinical technique used by licensed physical therapists to treat specific injuries, muscle tightness, or movement restrictions. Massage therapy, while beneficial, is generally focused on relaxation and is not targeted in the same way.

I want to give a huge shout out to my PT Mary-Beth at "Back in Action Physical Therapy" on Kelly RD in Apex. My sincere gratitude for her wealth of experience and her positive impact that achieved my goal, saving me from undergoing additional anesthesia to gain additional range of motion (ROM) on my knee after knee surgery in my 4th month post op. Not only has Mary Beth a kind, sweet and encouraging personality, but she is also intuitive to your needs and really listens to and knows when to push, trying to archive the best outcome. My Dr wanted me at a 120-degree range coming from an 87-degree knee bend. Mary Beth worked with me 2 times a week on gaining range of motion for 4 weeks and was able to prevent ROM, and getting me to -127 degrees, resulting a 40-degree knee bend. What an accomplishment! I've had 2 other PTs at 2 different places prior and have them to compare to. I can honestly say that hands down, Mary-Beth is the best!
Response from the owner:It’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex
The Physical therapist Caroline was excellent, the entire staff was amazing caring and empathic of my situation, great office, the only thing that is difficult for me is the distance too far for me to drive, but otherwise is a great office.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary
The park sports team / environment is great!! I worked with Megan for a while on my lower back and learned so much about my body and made improvements on my back pain. She’s awesome!!
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ABC pediatric therapy helps children thrive and gain the skills they need to succeed in their everyday life, from basic self care skills to socialization skills to improving their mobility and navigation of their environment. They provide individualized care, empowering children (with the inclusion of their families) to meet goals set to improve their overall quality of life! Additionally, the positive and welcoming environment by staff and therapists is perfect for encouraging your child to succeed. I highly recommend ABC pediatric therapy!
From registration to my treatment, the entire staff and facility was great! I had vertigo issues and Daniel, my vestibular therapist was awesome. Very thorough and methodical. Caring personality and followed up with emails and gave reports to my ENT. Thanks to everyone! Highly recommend.
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Very welcoming and so full of joy, our kids deserve the best especially when dealing with special needs… Ivy rehab is the best place to bring your little one!!!
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My daughter has been working with her speech therapist, Stephanie, for the past two years. She loves seeing Miss. Stephanie throughout the week. When she started her therapy she could only say four words, now she has a large vocabulary and has been improving her articulation and intelligibility with her speech. She’s made so much improvement and loves Miss. Stephanie.
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5 stars for the care I received under Tim's care. He did a great job educating me as to what needed to be done and has great communication and hands on skills.
Check in was easy and the gal was very helpful. The therapist was great, friendly and focused on my issue and was open to various questions and listening to my concerns.
Response from the owner:Hearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy – Apex
I have never been able to commit to PT before because it was time consuming and never really helped the source of my pain. When I was referred to Ivy Rehab in Indian Trail by my primary doctor, he had nothing but great things to say about Brian. I was reluctant but went to my first appointment to hear Brian out. When he explained to me that he wasn't just going to address the plantar fasciitis/tear in my left foot and the pain in my right knee (caused by low cartilage and a previous meniscus tear) but was going to approach it as a "hips down" therapy/approach I was intrigued. He wanted to not only address my current pain but also wanted to fix/strengthen/address the areas that were CAUSING my pain and were responsible for the wear and tear I had done to both my foot and knee. With each visit, he would remove knots in my calves, hips, lower back, etc. with a mixture of finger pressure/compression, tens unit + heating pad, cupping and muscle scraping as well as he would have me stretch and strength train. I went to him 2 times a week for 10 weeks. My main goal was to get my quality of life back. I was tired of hobbling around because I had pain in my right and left legs/knees/feet. I wanted to walk normally again, to be able to garden and be on my feet for a few hours without feeling alot of pain. I thank Brian for getting me there! Brian and his team are friendly, knowledgeable and dare I say fun (I mean, how can PT be fun, right?!). I would highly recommend Brian's Ivy Rehab location for anyone in need of physical therapy!
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I came to Progress PT after I tore the labrum in my shoulder, and I can’t say enough kind words about Dr. Jenna Kagan. She is excellent in every aspect of her care and showed me the most kindness and expertise throughout the course of my treatment. Her assessments were incredibly thorough and she set up telemedicine sessions during COVID to ensure I was keeping up with my exercises. Thanks to her, I was able to avoid having surgery on my shoulder, and I can use my arm to the extent of it’s range of motion again. Amazing PT, lovely office staff, and a wonderful experience.
Ivy Rehab is a fantastic facility with expert Physical Therapists who offer exercises tailored for each person’s specific needs. In just a few sessions, I’ve regained strength and my headaches have significantly decreased.
Matthew and the team at Ivy-Flatbush were amazing. I came for lymphatic drainage massage after a major surgery. I got that and more. The LDM and deep scar massage were critical parts of my healing journey. Once I was ready they helped me get my strength back. I recommend coming here for help after surgery.
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Dan and his team went above and beyond to make sure that I see major improvements in my knee. His approach was very personalized so you can get back to the activities that you enjoy in your life. I personally hurt my knee and felt like it was never going to heal until I started working with Dan. I am happy to say I am about fully healed and have not seen any problems while I test my body to the limits in the gym and snowboarding. Thank you again for all your help and I highly recommend Dan and his team at Ivy rehab to everyone struggling with an injury.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Blue Bell – South
Amazing therapy office for kids!! My son received speech therapy and occupational therapy here and absolutely loves it. Throws a fit when it's time to leave. They are also amazing with scheduling.
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I had an outstanding experience with Connie Darrow and all of the staff at Ivy Rehab Princeton. I had a totally personalized routine and as my therapist learned about more of my future goals (biking, skiing, etc.) she adapted my program to help prepare me for them. Front office staff were also excellent, very flexible with scheduling, and great communicators when there were issues with local traffic or illnesses. I will definitely be going back if I need more PT in the future!
Response from the owner:It’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton
My 14yo son was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his back and was having delayed healing. He went to Ivy Rehab South for 6 weeks to prepare for his return to high school sports. Dan (and the rest of the staff and therapists) were excellent in his treatment, adjusting the program as needed and pushing him within the recommended guidelines. As a Physical Therapist myself, I would highly recommend the staff to anyone needing therapy. Many kids don't look forward to therapy when injured but I can say my son enjoyed his time there and has returned to full contact sports in better shape and better prepared than ever! Fully recommend without hesitation.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Blue Bell – South
Jenna and Jeff have an incredible team dynamic. You essentially get the attention of two therapists during your sessions. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and honestly just make Therapy fun! Thanks for making me feel better!
The park sports PT team is awesome! I was recovering from a hip operation and had heard great things about the team and they helped me to a speedy and strong recovery! I worked primarily with Megan and Emilia who were both fantastic. They are both very knowledgeable and friendly and made sure that I was improving both strength and mobility in my hip. While the road to recovery isn’t always easy, they made it a great experience and taught me so that I feel comfortable continuing to strengthen my hip and increase stability now that my sessions have ended. Emmanuel was always super helpful with scheduling and any communications. I would highly recommend this team to others!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy, Brooklyn – Williamsburg
I am so happy to have found Meryl and Ivy Rehab. She is amazing with so much energy and such a positive attitude. For the first time in a long time, I feel optimistic that I will be able to effectively manage lower back pain. I can't recommend highly enough.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Philadelphia – Center City
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