Manual Therapy Techniques Quiz

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What is the clinical approach defined as manual therapy primarily used for?

Modulating pain and increasing range of motion (correct)

Improving contractile and non-contractile tissue repair

Diagnosing and treating soft tissues and joint structures

Reducing soft tissue inflammation and inducing relaxation

According to the consensus study of US chiropractors, how is manual therapy defined?

Procedures by which the hands directly contact the body to treat the articulations and/or soft tissues (correct)

A clinical approach utilizing specific hands-on techniques

Procedures by which the hands indirectly contact the body to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures

Manipulation/mobilization used by physical therapists to diagnose and treat soft tissues and joint structures

In which regions is manual therapy usually practiced by members of specific health care professions?

North America, Asia, and Eastern Europe

Asia, South America, and Africa

Western Europe, South America, and Asia

Western Europe, North America, and Australasia (correct)

What is the chiropractic adjustment generally known as in the profession?

Manual therapy Signup and view all the answers

What are the main techniques utilized in manual therapy according to the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Description of Advanced Specialty Practice?

Manipulation/mobilization Signup and view all the answers

How is joint mobilization defined by IFOMPT?

A manual therapy technique comprising a continuum of skilled passive movements applied at varying speeds and amplitudes to joints, muscles or nerves with the intent to restore optimal motion and reduce pain Signup and view all the answers

How does Geoffrey Douglas Maitland classify joint mobilization?

Into five 'grades' of motion, each describing the range of motion of the target joint during the procedure Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of joint mobilization?

Arthrokinematic joint motion (joint gliding) Signup and view all the answers

How does the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice define mobilization/manipulation?

A manual therapy technique comprised of a continuum of skilled passive movements applied at varying speeds and amplitudes, including a small amplitude/high velocity therapeutic movement Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of joint mobilization?

Achieving a therapeutic effect at a 'target' synovial joint Signup and view all the answers

Manual Therapy Techniques Quiz

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What is the clinical approach defined as manual therapy primarily used for?

According to the consensus study of US chiropractors, how is manual therapy defined?

In which regions is manual therapy usually practiced by members of specific health care professions?

What is the chiropractic adjustment generally known as in the profession?

What are the main techniques utilized in manual therapy according to the Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy Description of Advanced Specialty Practice?

How is joint mobilization defined by IFOMPT?

How does Geoffrey Douglas Maitland classify joint mobilization?

What is the main focus of joint mobilization?

How does the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice define mobilization/manipulation?

What is the aim of joint mobilization?

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