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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 | The International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists ([http://www.ifompt.com/ IFOMPT]) defines orthopaedic manual therapy techniques as: | ||
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"Skilled hand movements intended to produce any or all of the following effects: improve tissue extensibility; increase range of motion of the joint complex; mobilize or manipulate soft tissues and joints; induce relaxation; change muscle function; modulate pain; and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation or movement restriction."<br> | |||
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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 (IFOMPT) defines orthopaedic manual therapy techniques as:
"Skilled hand movements intended to produce any or all of the following effects: improve tissue extensibility; increase range of motion of the joint complex; mobilize or manipulate soft tissues and joints; induce relaxation; change muscle function; modulate pain; and reduce soft tissue swelling, inflammation or movement restriction."
