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What is the clinical approach defined as manual therapy primarily used for?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 is joint mobilization defined by IFOMPT?
How does Geoffrey Douglas Maitland classify joint mobilization?
How does Geoffrey Douglas Maitland classify joint mobilization?
What is the main focus of joint mobilization?
What is the main focus of joint mobilization?
How does the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice define mobilization/manipulation?
How does the APTA Guide to Physical Therapist Practice define mobilization/manipulation?
What is the aim of joint mobilization?
What is the aim of joint mobilization?
