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


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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.







Manual Therapy of the Extremities


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Manual Therapy of the Extremities presents manual therapy techniques from a variety of perspectives. The presentation of multiple techniques for each joint restriction is a unique feature of this book that provides students with a comprehensive and well-rounded approach to mobilization. The consistent format in the presentation of techniques makes for an easy-to-use resource for students and practicing physical therapists. Additionally, the majority of manual therapy books on the market focus on the spine, whereas this book focuses on the upper and lower extremities.