manual therapy

collocation in English

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manual
adjective
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/ˈmæn.ju.əl/us
/ˈmæn.ju.əl/
done with ...
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therapy
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈθer.ə.pi/us
/ˈθer.ə.pi/
a treatment that helps someone feel better, grow stronger, etc., especially after ...
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(Definition ofmanualandtherapyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This treatment included electrotherapy,manualtherapy, advice, acupuncture, and other treatments (10).
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He took courses in several types of alternative medicine (homeopathy, neural therapy,manualtherapy) and practiced them successfully.
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From alternative medicine methods it is possible to allocate psychotherapy, speleotherapy,manualtherapy, aromatherapy, reflexotherapy and herbal therapy.
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The results ofmanualtherapyare related to the skill level of the therapist.
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A 2011 systematic review found moderate evidence to support the use ofmanualtherapyfor cervicogenic dizziness.
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Withmanualtherapy, the joint will be gently mobilized within the range of motion and/or manipulations.
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Myotherapy is a form ofmanualtherapytreatment for most common musculoskeletal conditions that result from improper posture, poor biomechanics and injury.
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Manualtherapyis used in this field to assist in clearing lung secretions experienced with cystic fibrosis.
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Several of hismanualtherapytechniques are still practiced today by a small minority of practitioners of osteopathic medicine.
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Manualtherapycan be defined differently (according to the profession describing it for legal purposes) to state what is permitted within a practitioners scope of practice.
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The main chiropractic treatment technique involvesmanualtherapy, especially manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues; treatment may also include exercises and health and lifestyle counseling.
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Other treatments may include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, ultrasound therapy,manualtherapytechniques, a rehabilitation program, and in rare cases, application of a plaster cast.
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They have an average total of 1200 hours of training, roughly half being inmanualtherapyand osteopathy, with no medical specialization before they attain their degree.
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The phrase has also been loosely used for differentmanualtherapytechniques, including soft tissue manipulation work such as connective tissue massage, soft tissue mobilization, foam rolling, and strain-counterstrain techniques.
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Bell's has extensive professional experience in orthopedicmanualtherapyand sports medicine.
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There is silver level evidence thatmanualtherapyis more effective than exercise for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis, however this evidence could be considered to be inconclusive.
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The evidence formanualtherapyis inconclusive.
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A 2006 systematic review found no rigorous evidence supporting manual therapies for tension headache.
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All techniques claim effects similar to other manual therapies, ranging from decreased muscle tension to reduced stress.
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