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2. Ocular tonometry - Wikipedia

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   The device uses an induction coil to magnetise the probe and fire it against the cornea. As the probe bounces against the cornea and back into the device, it creates an induction current from which the intraocular pressure is calculated. The device is simple and easy to use and self-use versions are available.

3. Schiøtz tonometer - Wikipedia

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   The Schiotz tonometer consists of a curved footplate which is placed on the cornea of a supine patient. A weighted plunger attached to the footplate sinks into the cornea. A scale then gives a reading depending on how much the plunger sinks into the cornea, and a conversion table converts the scale reading into IOP measured in mmHg.

4. Chiropractic treatment techniques - Wikipedia

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   The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) is a chiropractic treatment method and device created by Arlan Fuhr as an alternative to manual manipulation of the spine or extremity joints. The device is categorized as a mechanical force manual assisted (MFMA) instrument which is generally regarded as a softer chiropractic treatment technique.

5. 6 cervical traction devices to try for neck pain - AOL

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   Poor posture, sitting for hours on end and the lack of an ergonomic work set-up can all lead to discomfort in the neck and back. One treatment that can help provide relief to pain stemming from ...

6. Spinal manipulation - Wikipedia

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   A 2015 Cochrane systematic review found that there is no high-quality evidence assessing the effectiveness of spinal manipulation for treating neck pain. [13] Moderate-to-low-quality evidence suggests that multiple spinal manipulation sessions may provide improved pain relief and an improvement in function when compared to certain medications. [13]

7. Chiropractic - Wikipedia

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   In 2002–03, the majority of those who sought chiropractic did so for relief from back and neck pain and other neuromusculoskeletal complaints; [19] most do so specifically for low back pain. [ 19 ] [ 224 ] The majority of U.S. chiropractors participate in some form of managed care. [ 8 ]