Manipulation techniques have existed since ancient times and can be found in different forms of medicine. The defining characteristic of osteopathic medicine lies in the concept of philosophy whereby these manipulations are performed. And the physiology disorders correlated to them.

Manual Medicine - The McKenzie Method. The McKenzie Method is not merely extension exercises. In its truest sense, McKenzie is a comprehensive approach to the spine based on sound principles and fundamentals that when understood and followed accordingly are very successful. In fact, most remarkable, but least appreciated, is the McKenzie assessment process. Postural, Dysfunction and Derangement.

Manual Medicine - Muscle Energy Technique. A series of articular tests evidences articular hypo- and hyper-mobility due to muscular spasms and hypertonicity. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther.

David Butler Physio, Michel Coppieters PT, PhD, Michael Shacklock DipPhysio, Dr Alf Breig. Neurdynamics is an innovative management tools involve conservative decompression of nerves, various neural mobilising techniques and patient education techniques. Neurodynamics offers a fresh understanding and management strategies for common syndromes such as plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, nerve root disorders, carpal tunnel syndromes and spinal pain.