Manipulation
Posted in Treatments Physiotherapy
Joint manipulation is a manual therapy technique in which a passive movement is applied to a joint by a skilled clinician with small amplitude and in a quick fashion. This is known as high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation. The origin of the resulting cavitation, or “pop”, is not entirely known.
Manipulation is mainly used to treat neck, mid and low back pain. It is usually used alongside of mobilisation and massage to alleviate pain.
