Implications of Fourth Phase Water for Manual Therapy

The newly revised features of cell function with water at the focal point have implications for virtually all aspects of cell and organ behavior and as such also for manual therapy.

One aspect is the role of infrared radiation coming from the hands on superficial body tissues. Another is the gentle pressure exerted through touch. Both can profoundly impact the therapy in several ways, including the build-up of EZ water and the enhancement of flows.

The fourth phase also provides an understanding of the genesis of swelling, as well as the underlying basis of joint lubrication.