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  2. Manual therapy - Wikipedia

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    t. e. Manual therapy, or manipulative therapy, is a part of Physiotherapy, it is a physical treatment primarily used by physical therapists (a.k.a. physiotherapists), occupational therapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability; it mostly includes kneading and manipulation of muscles, joint mobilization and joint manipulation.

  3. Myotherapy is a type of manual therapy that helps treat and manage pain caused by muscle or soft tissue injuries or problems. With this type of treatment, a therapist reduces discomfort through ...

  4. What Is Spinal Manipulation? - Healthline

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    The answer is yes, claim advocates of spinal manipulation. Spinal manipulation, also called spinal manipulative therapy or manual therapy, combines moving and jolting joints, massage, exercise ...

  5. How Physical Therapy (PT) Works - WebMD

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    Physical therapy (PT) is care that aims to ease pain and help you function, move, and live better. Your doctor might suggest this type of treatment if you’ve had an injury or illness that makes ...

  6. Manipulation under anesthesia - Wikipedia

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    Alternative therapy. Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) or fibrosis release procedures[ 1 ] is a multidisciplinary, chronic pain-related manual therapy modality which is used for the purpose of improving articular and soft tissue movement. [dubious– discuss ][definition needed] This is accomplished by way of a combination of controlled joint ...

  7. What Is Myofascial Release and Does It Work? - Healthline

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    Myofascial release is a type of physical therapy often used to treat myofascial pain syndrome, a chronic pain disorder caused by sensitivity and tightness in your myofascial tissues. Myofascial ...

  8. Massage Therapy Styles and Health Benefits - WebMD

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    Massage therapy is a form of manual therapy that involves moving soft tissues in the body to reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and promote relaxation and overall well-being. It is a hands-on ...

  9. Zero balancing - Wikipedia

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    Zero balancing is a type of manual therapy devised by American osteopathic doctor Frederick "Fritz" Smith in the 1970s. Drawing from principles of osteopathy, Chinese medicine and Structural Integration, Smith proposed that the energy field within the human body could be affected by manual manipulations, thus bringing health benefits.