Manipulative Therapy
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Manipulativetherapy,alsoknownasmanual therapyormanipulativeandbody-based practices,isaformoftreatmentthatinvolves skilledhandmovementsandtechniques appliedtothebody.Itistypicallyperformed bytrainedhealthcareprofessionalssuchas chiropractors,osteopaths,physicaltherapists, ormassagetherapists.
JointManipulation:Thisinvolvesapplyingcontrolledforcetoajointtorestoreits normalrangeofmotionandreducepain.
SoftTissueTechniques:Thesetechniquestargetthemuscles,tendons,ligaments, andothersofttissuestoreleasetension,improvecirculation,andreducemuscle spasms.
Mobilization:Thistechniqueinvolvesgentlymovingjointsandtissuesthrough variousrangesofmotiontoimprovemobilityandreducestiffness.
MuscleEnergyTechniques:Theseinvolvetheactiveandpassivemovementsof musclesagainstresistancetoimprovejointfunctionandflexibility.
MyofascialRelease:Thistechniquefocusesonstretchingandreleasingthefascia (connectivetissue)toimprovemovementandrelievepain.