Manual therapy: Encyclopedia - Manual therapy

Manual Therapy encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of the ailments of various etiologies through hands-on intervention. Manual Therapy is practiced by people within various health care professions, including Physiotherapists, Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiatrists and more. Manual Assessment uses a variety hands on tests to determine which structure may be responsible for the pain or dysfunction being assessed. Treatment includes all the means of hands on work and

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