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[Physiotherapy as manual therapy].

T A Torstensen1, L L Nielsen, R Jensen

  • 1Holten Institutt, Oslo. atorsten@online.no

Tidsskrift for Den Norske Laegeforening : Tidsskrift for Praktisk Medicin, Ny Raekke
|July 8, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Manual therapy, including spinal manipulation, aims to relieve pain and improve function. In Norway, only qualified physiotherapists and chiropractors perform these techniques after extensive training.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Physical Therapy
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

Context:

  • Manual therapy, encompassing joint mobilization and manipulation, is a key treatment modality.
  • In Norway, specialized physiotherapists and chiropractors are authorized to perform high-velocity thrust techniques.
  • The Norwegian manual therapy system has historical roots in 1950s England and Norway.

Purpose:

  • To describe the scope and historical development of manual therapy in Norway.
  • To outline the qualifications and authorization required for manual therapists in Norway.
  • To explain the integration of manual therapy into the Norwegian healthcare system.

Summary:

  • Manual therapy utilizes hands-on techniques to mobilize and manipulate the spine and extremity joints for pain relief and functional improvement.

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  • Qualified manual therapists in Norway, including physiotherapists and chiropractors, undergo rigorous postgraduate training.
  • The practice was established following historical collaborations and gained official recognition and reimbursement in 1957.

    • Impact:

    • Establishes the specialized nature and rigorous training of manual therapists in Norway.
    • Highlights the historical and regulatory framework supporting manual therapy.
    • Provides context for the current practice and accessibility of manual therapy services in Norway.