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Manual (medicine)
Manual (pronounced: /ˈman.juː.əl/) in the context of medicine refers to any procedure or method performed using the hands. The term is derived from the Latin word "manus" meaning "hand".
Etymology
The term "manual" comes from the Latin word "manus", which means "hand". This is reflective of the hands-on nature of manual procedures in medicine.
Related Terms
- Manual therapy: A physical treatment primarily used by physical therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, athletic trainers, osteopaths, and osteopathic physicians to treat musculoskeletal pain and disability.
- Manual resuscitation: A form of artificial respiration in which a person uses their hands to physically stimulate the lungs to deliver oxygen to the body.
- Manual lymphatic drainage: A type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues back toward the heart.
- Manual examination: A physical examination performed by a healthcare provider to determine the physical condition of a patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Manual
- Wikipedia's article - Manual
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