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Musculoskeletal Manipulations
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Definition
: Various manipulations of body tissues, muscles and bones by hands or equipment to improve health and circulation, relieve fatigue, promote healing.
general or unspecified; prefer specifics
Examples
Acupressure
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Kinesiology, Applied
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Manipulation, Chiropractic
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Manipulation, Osteopathic
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Massage
Other names
Therapy, Manual; Therapy, Manipulative; Therapies, Manipulative; Therapies, Manipulation; Manual Therapy; Manipulative Therapy; Therapies, Manual; Manipulation Therapies; Therapy, Manipulation; Manual Therapies; Manipulative Therapies; Manipulations, Musculoskeletal; Manipulation Therapy