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[Manual medicine].

¹Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Orthopädische Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Greifswald, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Strasse, 17475 Greifswald. ralph.kayser@uni-greifswald.de

|January 14, 2010

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Manual medicine diagnoses and treats musculoskeletal dysfunction by identifying and correcting segmental hypomobility. This approach enhances the function of individual body segments, leading to improved overall organism function.

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Area of Science:

Manual medicine
Musculoskeletal system
Manual diagnostics

Context:

Palpation is key for recognizing musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Manual medicine emphasizes the segmental level of function.
Segmental hypomobility is a primary evaluation criterion.

Purpose:

To diagnose segmental blockage within the musculoskeletal system.
To improve the function of the motion segment.
To enhance the function of the entire organism.

Summary:

Manual medicine utilizes palpatory techniques to identify dysfunction, focusing on segmental hypomobility.
Therapeutic interventions include joint manipulation (with or without impulse) and myofascial techniques.
These methods address articular, myofascial, and nervous control levels of the motion segment.

Impact:

Restoration of segmental function.
Improved overall physiological function.
Potential integration with other therapeutic modalities.