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Manual therapy modalities and depression: a systematic review

By JOM Staff

11.07.26

Depression and other mood disorders have a significant impact on patients, affecting their daily functioning, physical health, and emotional well-being. While psychopharmacological medications and psychotherapy are the most common evidence-based treatments (supported by a significant amount of scientific research), there is growing research that supports the use of complementary therapies (nonmainstream approaches utilized together with conventional medicine), including manipulative or manual therapies.