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Christopher J Wolf1

  • 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Missouri, Missouri, USA. wolfch@health.missouri.edu

Missouri Medicine
|May 6, 2008
PubMed
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Manual medicine, including manipulation, is a centuries-old treatment approach used by various healthcare professionals for musculoskeletal pain. It effectively addresses pain when specific dysfunctions are identified as the source.

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Area of Science:

  • Manual Medicine
  • Musculoskeletal Health
  • Pain Management

Background:

  • Manual medicine has a long history of patient treatment.
  • Practitioners include osteopathic physicians, chiropractors, and trained allopathic physicians and physical therapists.
  • Techniques and training levels vary among practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of manual medicine in treating musculoskeletal ailments.
  • To highlight the importance of identifying pain generators in musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical and current practices in manual medicine.
  • Analysis of manipulative techniques for musculoskeletal dysfunctions.

Main Results:

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  • Manual medicine is utilized by diverse healthcare providers in the US.
  • A variety of techniques are employed by practitioners.
  • Manipulation can treat musculoskeletal dysfunctions throughout the body.

Conclusions:

  • Manual medicine remains a relevant treatment modality.
  • Effective treatment relies on accurate identification of pain-generating musculoskeletal dysfunctions.