Manipulative Therapy


Book Description

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 88. Chapters: Physical therapy, Massage, Alexander technique, Chiropractic controversy and criticism, Osteopathic medicine in the United States, Bates method, Spinal manipulation, Joint manipulation, Craniosacral therapy, Sotai, McKenzie method, Holotropic Breathwork, Spinal adjustment, Osteomyology, Reflexology, Myofascial release, Trager Approach, Somatics, Body psychotherapy, Bowen Technique, Somatic dysfunction, Emotional Freedom Technique, Manual therapy, Manipulation under anesthesia, Rolfing, Kinetic Awareness, Soft tissue therapy, Thai massage, Pulsing, Muscle energy technique, Nishi Shiki, Authentic Movement, Tapas Acupressure Technique, Seitai, Psychotherapeutic Postural Integration, Tui na, Myotherapy, Soft tissue technique, Yakchim, Breema, Naprapathtreatments, Bodywork, Joint mobilization, Mechanotherapy, Graston Technique, Metamorphic Technique, Kinesis Myofascial Integration, Watsu, Counterstrain, Naprapathy, Movement studies, Foam rolling, Spinal mobilization, Cervical manipulation, Jin Shin Do, Petrissage, Katsugen und, Rosen Method Bodywork, Effleurage, Tapotement, Strain and counterstrain, Stone massage, Neo-Reichian massage, Orgasmatron, Waterdance.




Manipulative and Body-Based Practices


Book Description

One of 5 background papers on the major areas of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Under the umbrella of manipulative and body-based practices is a heterogeneous group of CAM interventions and therapies, These include chiropractic and osteopathic manipulation, massage therapy, Tui Na, reflexology, rolfing, Bowen technique, Trager bodywork, Alexander technique, Feldenkrais method, and a host of others (this paper provides a list of definitions, plus references). Manipulative and body-based practices focus primarily on the structures and systems of the body, including the bones and joints, the soft tissues, and the circulatory and lymphatic systems.




Complementary Therapies for Physical Therapy


Book Description

As CAM becomes widely accepted, rehabilitation professionals are incorporating CAM concepts and techniques into their own practice. This book will help them to gain an understanding of the field, and to acquire specific knowledge and skills which they can apply to the treatment of movement related disorders.