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Joint mobilization
Joint mobilization
is a
manual therapy
intervention, a type of passive movement of a skeletal joint. It is usually aimed at a 'target'
synovial joint
with the aim of achieving a
therapeutic
effect. When applied to the spine, it is known as
spinal mobilization
. These techniques are often used by
chiropractors
,
osteopaths
,
occupational therapists
, and
physical therapists
.
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