Chorlton Osteopathic Clinic
Osteopathy, Acupuncture, Theraflex
TAMARS and Theraflex Treatment
To complement osteopathic treatment, I may also use specialist equipment known as TAMARS(Technology Assisted Micro-mobilisation and Reflex Stimulator) or Theraflex, a modern equivalent. TAMARS was formerly known as PAMM (Power Assisted Micro-Manipulation).
These devices are designed to assist the mobilisation of joints and muscles along the spine, helping to address areas of stiffness and restricted movement.
How Does the Equipment Work?
The handset can be likened to a bionic hand, with four fingers that are touch-sensitive. This allows the equipment to work as an extension of the practitioner’s hand, enabling controlled and precise application of pressure
What Does Treatment Involve?
Treatment is usually carried out with you lying face down, while your spine is carefully positioned to allow appropriate mobilisation.
The technique involves applying alternating pressure to opposite sides of adjacent vertebrae. This creates a gentle counter-rotating movement between neighbouring vertebrae, helping stiff or restricted spinal joints to move within their normal range of motion.
The technique is used as an additional approach alongside osteopathic treatment, according to the individual needs of the patient.
Please see the accompanying animation for a demonstration of the technique.
