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According the the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists ([http://www.aaompt.org/ AAOMPT]) Description of Advanced Specialty Practice ([http://www.aaompt.org/publications/AAOMPT_2008_MT_DASP_FINAL.doc DASP]), orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) is defined as: | According the the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists ([http://www.aaompt.org/ AAOMPT]) Description of Advanced Specialty Practice ([http://www.aaompt.org/publications/AAOMPT_2008_MT_DASP_FINAL.doc DASP]), orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) is defined as: | ||
<blockquote>"OMPT is any “hands-on” treatment provided by the physical therapist. Treatment may include moving joints in specific directions and at different speeds to regain movement (joint mobilization and manipulation), muscle stretching, passive movements of the affected body part, or having the patient move the body part against the therapist’s resistance to improve muscle activation and timing. Selected specific soft tissue techniques may also be used to improve the mobility and function of tissue and muscles." </blockquote> | <blockquote>"OMPT is any “hands-on” treatment provided by the physical therapist. Treatment may include moving joints in specific directions and at different speeds to regain movement (joint mobilization and manipulation), muscle stretching, passive movements of the affected body part, or having the patient move the body part against the therapist’s resistance to improve muscle activation and timing. Selected specific soft tissue techniques may also be used to improve the mobility and function of tissue and muscles." </blockquote> | ||
The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists defines orthopaedic manual therapy ([http://www.ifompt.com/ReportsDocuments/OMT+Definition.html OMT]) as: | The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists defines orthopaedic manual therapy ([http://www.ifompt.com/ReportsDocuments/OMT+Definition.html OMT]) as: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote>"...a specialized area of physiotherapy / physical therapy for the management of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning, using highly specific treatment approaches including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises."</blockquote><blockquote>"Orthopaedic Manual Therapy also encompasses, and is driven by, the available scientific and clinical evidence and the biopsychosocial framework of each individual patient."</blockquote> | ||
"...a specialized area of physiotherapy / physical therapy for the management of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning, using highly specific treatment approaches including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises." | |||
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== Terminology == | == Terminology == | ||
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According the the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AAOMPT) Description of Advanced Specialty Practice (DASP), orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) is defined as:
"OMPT is any “hands-on” treatment provided by the physical therapist. Treatment may include moving joints in specific directions and at different speeds to regain movement (joint mobilization and manipulation), muscle stretching, passive movements of the affected body part, or having the patient move the body part against the therapist’s resistance to improve muscle activation and timing. Selected specific soft tissue techniques may also be used to improve the mobility and function of tissue and muscles."
The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists defines orthopaedic manual therapy (OMT) as:
"...a specialized area of physiotherapy / physical therapy for the management of neuro-musculo-skeletal conditions, based on clinical reasoning, using highly specific treatment approaches including manual techniques and therapeutic exercises."
"Orthopaedic Manual Therapy also encompasses, and is driven by, the available scientific and clinical evidence and the biopsychosocial framework of each individual patient."
