Manual therapy: Manual therapy means treatment done with the hands.
It is performed using only the hands
in order to correct movement restrictions in the joints and eliminate reversible
function disorders. It is a method of mechanotherapy.
Manipulation can sometimes be used instead of manual therapy. But
manipulation is only one of the manual therapy methods.
Manipulation: According to the definition of the International Federation of Manual Medicine
manipulation is "Muscle-
in the case of postural balance."It is the use of hands during the patient's treatment process using instructions and maneuvers aimed at ensuring maximal, painless movement of the skeletal system
.
Forced passive movements applied to joint
elements within anatomical limits by a manual therapist are called manipulation
Mobilization: Mobilization techniques are voluntary by the patient. They are rhythmic, repetitive, passive movements
performed at a speed as slow as possible.
Manual Medicine: The medical science that deals with manual therapy methods scientifically,
indications, contraindications, application techniques and effects
researches and explains them in the light of current information.
It is called “medicine”. The goal of manual medicine is to help ensure optimal body mechanics
and increase movement
in restricted areas.
Increasing maximal pain-free movement in a balanced posture and
optimizing function are the goals. The most basic
use of manual medicine is to eliminate movement limitation and correct movement asymmetry
. Increased mobility and flexibility are helpful in restoring optimal muscle function and
ease of movement. Pain decreases with the return of normal
movement. The condition causing the dysfunction should be determined through manual examination
and the most appropriate manual therapy should be applied. It is applied by physicians
.
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