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SMT and mobilization are defined as the application of manual force to the spinal joints.
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Hand strength as an indication of manual force is measured using a handheld dynamometer [ 51].
Test results are also used as clinical indicators for the application of manual therapy [ 16, 17].
This was attributed largely to technical deficiencies such as the application of manual systems [ 25].
Another limitation involves the lack of standardisation of the manual force applied with the SNAG technique.
In contrast, Shultz et al. [ 19] measured only 9.55° of internal rotation with a similar device but manual force application of 5 Nm.
In contrast, application of a manual PA force to a lumbar spinous process sufficient in amount to reach end-range may produce more motion since it's not self-limited by pain.
The application of AFM to force measurements (sometimes called force spectroscopy or dynamic force spectroscopy, DFS) has gained widespread use in biology.
Fig. 6 Application of the force probe.
Application of mechanical force started at day 7.
Mobilization typically involves a slow and sustained application of iatrogenic force, while manipulation is characterized by a rapid application of iatrogenic force.
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