PURPOSE

1.Reduce pain and sensation disturbance
2.Prevent injury
3.Normalize abnormal muscle tone and fascia syndrome
4.Prevent overstretch and reduce overuse to protect weak muscles
5.Reduce muscle stiffness and over-contraction
6.Improve range of motion
7.Muscle and proprioception re-education
8.Adjust posture and reestablish muscle balance
9.Maintain normal structural alignment
10.Improve kinesthetic awareness
11.Reduce edema and inflammation