Functional Manual Therapy™ - Elite Health Services

FMT is the Key to Faster Healing

Functional Manual Therapy™ is a multi-dimensional approach to the body that evaluates mobility, motor control and how the brain affects our movements. FMT is the cornerstone of the Elite approach. We don’t practice “traditional” physical therapy because FMT gives a better outcome for most patients.

Our clients see lasting results, much faster than other methods.

FMT is the key to faster healing. It is why many clients tell us they received the same benefit after one FMT session as five traditional physical therapy sessions they had tried before.

Better, faster results than traditional physical therapy

FMT addresses how the body functions as a whole.

Instead of isolating the injured or impaired area, FMT therapists focus on how it aligns with the rest of the body, which often reveals a different root cause than originally assumed.

To achieve exceptional patient results, Elite treats one patient exclusively for one hour in a private treatment room. This is not a semi-private session, as you may find in traditional PT offices (where appointments are often thirty minutes). Your healing is our focus and goal.

Not simply for recovery, FMT also benefits dedicated athletes

that want to improve their performance, shave time off results or gain strength for better results.

FMT is Not Traditional Physical Therapy

Certified FMT therapists study an average of 4 additional years after becoming a traditional physical therapist. FMT takes a high level of commitment and education to achieve this certification, and not many therapists can practice FMT. There are only 254 Certified Functional Manual Therapists in the United States currently. Only 10 are in Connecticut, and 7 of them are employed by Elite Health Services.

There simply is no comparison between FMT and traditional physical therapy. That is why exceptional results are routine for Elite’s patients.

How FMT is different than traditional physical therapy

When a patient first comes to Elite our Certified FMT therapists carefully observe, assess and skillfully use their hands to identify inflammation, scar tissue and gauge strength and mobility.

Treatment is uniquely designed for each patient and involves manually treating soft tissues, muscles and joints, continually assessing progress and adapting treatment strategies to facilitate strength and healing.

Patients also learn how to prevent issues from recurring by showing them the right ways to move (and how to avoid stressors that may have caused the problem).

Based on specific patient needs, FMT also incorporates behavioral, nutrition and stress management components for maximal healing.