Lang Ngov started Optimal Physical Therapy and Wellness in California because she wanted to be able to provide one-on-one treatment and have the time to be able to get her patients back to their most efficient state.   She continues her practice in Pennsylvania to bring Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT) to the Philadelphia area. In addition to being a Functional Manual Therapist®, Lang's holistic approach incorporates visceral and neural mobilization and pilates.   

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What is Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT)?

 

Functional Manual Therapy® (FMT) is an integrated evaluation and treatment system that promotes optimum human performance by enhancing total body mobility and CoreFirst® postural and movement strategies. The Functional Manual Therapist is trained to identify specific mobility limitations within the joints, soft tissues, viscera and neurovascular tissues. Limited mobility in these structures can impair a patient's function and ability to automatically and efficiently control our activities of daily living. The ultimate goal of Functional Manual Therapy® is to provide the patient with the mechanical ability and the neuromuscular tools of strength and endurance and proprioceptive awareness to become self sufficient and more proficient in all areas of human performance.

 

What is Visceral Mobilization (VM)?

Visceral Manipulation (VM) was developed by world-renowned French Osteopath and Physical Therapist Jean-Pierre Barral. VM assists functional and structural imbalances throughout the body including musculoskeletal, vascular, nervous, urogenital, respiratory, digestive and lymphatic dysfunction. It evaluates and treats the dynamics of motion and suspension in relation to organs, membranes, fascia and ligaments. VM increases proprioceptive communication within the body, thereby revitalizing a person and relieving symptoms of pain, dysfunction, and poor posture.

 

What is Neural Manipulation (NM)?

Neural Manipulation is a form of manual therapy developed through the collaboration of Jean Pierre-Barral and Alain Croibier, DO.  NM looks at the mechanical relationship between the cranium/spine to the neural tissue.  It examines and releases local nerve restrictions and explores how these restrictions impacts the rest of the body. 

 

 

What is Pilates?

Pilates is a program regimen developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s for the purpose of rehabilitation.  Pilates has evolved through the years but the principles still remains today; Breath, Whole Body Health and Whole Body Commitment. 

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