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Manual therapy is a hands-on treatment provided by a physical therapist for a patient with a musculo-skeletal or neurological problem. Manual therapy is the skilled passive movement of a joint or soft tissue structure to restore function to that structure. It can also include active movements or isometric contractions on the part of the patient in combination with the manual techniques. Manual therapy includes joint mobilization, manipulation, massage, myofaxial release techniques, counterstrain techniques, muscle energy techniques, stretching and many other techniques used in combination to treat neuromuscular and orthopedic dysfunctions.
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