Continuous Passive Motion
Chapter 50 Continuous Passive Motion OVERVIEW. Continuous passive motion (CPM) devices provide uninterrupted, joint-passive range of motion over a controlled range and speed (slow) for up to 24 hours per…
Injection Therapy
Chapter 62 Injection Therapy OVERVIEW. Joint and soft tissue injection may be administered to differentially diagnose (i.e., identify the pain source), treat soft tissue pain, reduce inflammation (e.g., corticosteroid injections),…
Myofascial Release
Chapter 24 Myofascial Release OVERVIEW. Myofascial release (MFR) is a manual therapy involving deep friction and stroking of the body’s fascia in order to improve its ability to move and…
Adaptive Devices
Chapter 28 Adaptive Devices 28.1 Bath Chair OVERVIEW. A bath chair is an adaptive metal chair that is either stationary or designed with casters so it can be pushed by…
Trigger Point Injection
Chapter 63 Trigger Point Injection OVERVIEW. Trigger point therapy involves needling or repeated insertion and withdrawal of a needle1 into muscle tissue2 with the goal of mechanically breaking up pockets…
Connective Tissue Massage (Bindegewebsmassage)
Chapter 22 Connective Tissue Massage (Bindegewebsmassage) OVERVIEW. Connective tissue massage (CTM, also called Bindegewebsmassage) is a deep massage technique of the fascia or connective tissue aimed at enhancing blood supply…
Hippotherapy
Chapter 55 Hippotherapy OVERVIEW. Hippotherapy is an intervention that uses equine (horse) movement to improve a patient’s neurological function. The patient engages in controlled, enjoyable, and challenging activity while riding…
Trager (Psycho-Physical Integration)
Chapter 60 Trager (Psycho-Physical Integration) OVERVIEW. Trager is a technique that combines gentle hands-on movement, relaxation exercise, and education, and is thought to address deep-seated psycho-physiological patterns in the mind…
Therapeutic Touch
Chapter 59 Therapeutic Touch OVERVIEW. Therapeutic touch (TT) is a form of energy field work that is believed to access a patient’s energy field by having the practitioner’s hands placed…
