title: Physiatric therapeutics. 3. Traction, manipulation, and massage.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights advances in this topic area. It is part of the chapter on physiatric therapeutics for the Self-Directed Medical Knowledge Program Study Guide for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. This section discusses physiologic effects of, and indications and contraindications for, traction, manipulation, and massage. Advances covered in this section include hypotheses of pain relief in manipulation.
authors.affiliation: University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor 48109.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Geiringer
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: deLateur
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008349:Manipulation, Orthopedic / Q000379:methods*; D008405:Massage; D059408:Pain Management; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000379:methods*; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*