Spinal mobilization

See also: Medicine:Spinal manipulation

Spinal mobilization is a type of passive movement of a spinal segment or region. It is usually performed with the aim of achieving a therapeutic effect.

Spinal mobilization has been described as "a gentle, often oscillatory, passive movement applied to a spinal region or segment so as gently to increase the passive range of motion of that segment or region."[1]

## Contents

* 1 Types of techniques
* 2 See also
* 3 References

## Types of techniques

Spinal mobilization employ a range of techniques or schools of approaches in delivering the passive movement. Some examples include

* Maitland Technique[2]
* Mulligan Technique

## See also

* Joint mobilization
* Joint manipulation
* Spinal manipulation
* Orthopedic medicine
* Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
* Chiropractic
* Physical therapy
* Occupational Therapy

## References

1. ↑ "Manipulation and mobilization of the third metacarpophalangeal joint.". Manual Medicine 3: 135–40. 1988.
2. ↑ "Effects of Maitland's manual mobilization on the thoracic spine". Rehabilitation (Stuttg) 6 (6): 361–6. 2005. doi:10.1055/s-2005-867006. PMID 16320180.

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