Osteopathic and Physical Therapy History : Mechano Therapy

 The mechanical use of therapy devices and machines have even existed in the early days of Osteopathy and Physical therapy. MECHANICAL VIBRATION or vibra-massage (which has become generally recognized by the profession), is the outgrowth of a subject which dates back to ancient time.

The use of devices proves to show the similarities in todays typical practice be it Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physical Therapists and Eclectic Massage Therapists.

Picture courtesy of the textbook : Mechanical Vibration M. L. H. Arnold Snow, M.D. 1912