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Diversified
Introduction
Diversified technique is the most commonly used manipulative technique by chiropractors[1]. Like many chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative techniques, diversified is characterized by a high velocity low amplitude thrust. Diversified is considered the most generic chiropractic manipulative technique and is differentiated from other techniques in that it objective is to restore proper movement and alignment of spine and joint dysfunction[2]