title: Orthopedic manual therapy--an overview. Part II: the spine.
abstract: The focus of this article is orthopedic manual therapy for the spine: 1) precautions and contraindications for manual methods of treatment; 2) definitions of general terms for therapeutic techniques of mobilization and traction; and 3) the general concepts and the evaluation, treatment, and aftertreatment procedures of James Cyriax, MD, MRCP; Freddy Kaltenborn, DO, RPT; Geoffrey Maitland, MAPA, FCSP; and John McM. Mennell, MD.
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007405:Intervertebral Disc Displacement / Q000628:therapy; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods; D008405:Massage; D009068:Movement; D059408:Pain Management; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000379:methods