Image Source:physio-pedia Manual therapy , or manipulative therapy , is a physical treatment primarily used by physical therapists , physiotherapists to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability; it mostly includes kneading and manipulation of muscles, joint mobilization and joint manipulation . It's also used by occupational therapists , chiropractors , massage therapists , athletic trainers , osteopaths , and physicians [1] A 2011 literature review indicates that placebo is one of likely many potentially relevant mechanisms through which manual therapy improves clinical outcomes related to musculoskeletal pain conditions. [2] Culled from Wikipedia
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