Amanda Boykin
Georgetown College Basketball Player, Mandy Boykin, had ACL surgery and was able to get back on the court Thanks to the Team at KORT Georgetown. She started her physical therapy in September and was back on the court in… VIEW MORE
Jennie Bowman
Jennie Bowman celebrates her 1-year anniversary participating in the KORT POWR Program having lost 106 pounds in the past year. Jennie feels better, has more confidence, and says that if you unsuccessfully tried to lose… VIEW MORE
Cathy Bryant
Lexington Home physical therapy & KORT Hamburg patient Cathy Bryant shares her experience with home physical therapist Whitney McGuffey & physical therapist Rob Swayze after having hip surgery. And, why she would… VIEW MORE
Jessica Griffitt
Jessica Griffitt came to KORT Nicholasville with knee pain. Jessica was not able to run, but with the help of her KORT Physical Therapist she is back to running 8-10 miles. The hands on therapy and strengthening exercises… VIEW MORE
Mary Huling
A single step landed Mary Huling on the floor. Unfortunately, she didn't have the muscle strength to get up. After being rescued and learning she had no permanent damage from the fall, Mary resolved to regain her balance and… VIEW MORE
David Fischer
David Fischer has been having ankle and foot pain. He came to KORT Frankfort and he is doing better. The KORT Team focused on improving his balance, strength, and endurance. VIEW MORE
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Definition of manual - 1a : of, relating to, or involving the handsb : worked or done by hand and not by machine 2: requiring or using physical skill and energy
WHAT IS MANUAL THERAPY?
A clinical approach utilizing skilled, specific hands-on techniques, including but not limited to manipulation/mobilization, used by the physical therapist to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures for the purpose of modulating pain; increasing range of motion (ROM); reducing or eliminating soft tissue inflammation; inducing relaxation; improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair, extensibility, and/or stability; facilitating movement; and improving function. 1,2(Definition from American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (AAOMPT) and American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).