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Spinal mobilization

Spinal mobilization is a type of passive movement of a spinal segment or region. It is usually performed with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.

Spinal mobilization has been described as “a gentle, often oscillatory, passive movement applied to a spinal region or segment so as gently to increase the passive range of motion of that segment or region.”[1]

References

References

  1. Mierau D, Cassidy JD, Bowen V, Dupuis P, Noftall F. (1988). “Manipulation and mobilization of the third metacarpophalangeal joint”. Manual Medicine. 3: 135–40.
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