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Purpose: To restore optimal range of motion by enacting a controlled force to a joint. Typical application: Used for patients with joint dysfunctions or mobility issues.

Purpose: To encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues. Typical application: Used for lymphedema or postoperative swelling.

Purpose: To reduce swelling and improve fluid balance in the body. Typical application: Used post-operatively or in conditions that cause chronic edema, such as lymphedema.

Purpose: To grade the mobilization of joints and treat using specific passive motions. Typical application: Utilized according to the severity and stage of a patient's joint condition.

Purpose: To strengthen weak muscles and stretch tight muscles and fascia. Typical application: Often used for improving musculoskeletal function and reducing pain.

Purpose: To maintain or improve joint function using the patient's own muscle strength. Typical application: Performed by patients with partial mobility to enhance recovery and maintain muscle strength.

Purpose: To improve muscle strength and endurance through controlled resistance provided by a therapist. Typical application: Rehabilitating muscles after an injury or surgery.

Purpose: To maintain muscle strength and joint function with the help of a therapist or equipment. Typical application: Used when a patient can move a limb but not against gravity or resistance.

Purpose: To achieve optimal mobility at a joint while performing specific functional tasks. Typical application: Focused on improving the functional movement patterns of patients.

Purpose: To promote movement and space within the nervous system. Typical application: Treating conditions like sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome.

Purpose: To restore joint play and movement using graded oscillatory motions. Typical application: Commonly used for pain management and to restore range of movement.

Purpose: To increase joint mobility and reduce pain through passive movement. Typical application: Commonly used for osteoarthritis or after surgery to restore joint function.

Purpose: To gently pull parts of the body to reduce pressure on nerves and elongate muscles. Typical application: Used for spinal conditions such as herniated discs or spinal stenosis.

Purpose: To improve the function of internal organs by releasing restrictions in the ligaments and fasciae that surround them. Typical application: Treating digestive issues and organ-related disorders.

Purpose: To correct abnormal neuromuscular reflexes by placing the body in a position of comfort. Typical application: Treats chronic muscle and joint pain associated with an imbalance.

Purpose: To relieve pain and tension through gentle manipulations of the skull. Typical application: Targeting migraines, TMJ disorders, and chronic pain conditions.

Purpose: To educate patients on proper movement patterns to decrease pain and improve function. Typical application: Helps those with chronic pain or who are recovering from injuries.

Purpose: To stimulate specific points on the body to alleviate pain and treat various health conditions. Typical application: Used for stress, headaches, and other conditions influenced by energetic pathways.

Purpose: To maintain joint and muscle function without patient exertion. Typical application: Applied to patients who are not able to move a limb actively due to injury or paralysis.

Purpose: To decrease muscle spasms and increase muscle length after isometric contraction. Typical application: Often applied to alleviate spasms and muscle tightness around a joint.

Purpose: To apply mobilizations with movement in the extremities and sustained natural apophyseal glides for the spine. Typical application: Used to increase pain-free range of motion.

Purpose: To enhance both active and passive range of motion with the goal of improving motor performance and function. Typical application: Used in stroke rehabilitation and to increase flexibility.

Purpose: To break down adhesions, increase circulation and reduce pain in the soft tissues. Typical application: Often used for patients with soft tissue injuries or chronic conditions like tendinitis or bursitis.

Purpose: To alleviate the source of the pain through cycles of isolated pressure and release. Typical application: Addressing localized pain in muscles with trigger points.

Purpose: To relieve tension and tightness in the fascia. Typical application: Treating myofascial pain syndrome or when trigger points are present.

Purpose: To apply a force that draws two adjacent structures apart in order to decrease compressive forces and elongate the spine. Typical application: Managing spinal radiculopathy and neck pain.

Purpose: To relax muscle tissue, increase blood flow, and decrease stress. Typical application: Utilized for relieving muscle tension, chronic pain, reducing stress, and promoting relaxation.

Purpose: To decrease muscle tone in a tight muscle through the contraction of its opposing muscle. Typical application: Used for musculoskeletal imbalances and to help restore normal movement patterns.

Purpose: To utilize a combination of manual therapy techniques to treat complex musculoskeletal conditions. Typical application: Addressing multiple issues like movement impairment, pain, and functional deficits simultaneously.