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MANIPULATION VERTEBRALE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Vertebrae and Bone Marrow
  • Chiropractic
DEF

... all procedures whereby the hands are placed on the spine or paraspinal tissues with the object of improving a patient's health.

CONT

Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) involves the application of force to a specific localized area of the body ... The application of force in SMT is often applied in a specific direction in an attempt to cause a change in vertebral relationships.

OBS

Information from Haldeman, S., "Modern Developments in the Principles and Practice of Chiropractic", 1980.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vertèbres et moelle
  • Chiropratique
DEF

Manipulation des articulations au niveau de la colonne vertébrale.

OBS

manipulation vertébrale; manipulation rachidienne : ces termes sont souvent utilisés au pluriel.

Spanish

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