Facilitated positional release is classified as which type of therapy?

Facilitated positional release is recognized as an indirect and passive form of therapy. This technique involves positioning the patient in a way that optimally assists in reducing restrictions or pain associated with somatic dysfunction. The term "indirect" signifies that the therapy moves away from the painful or restricted position, allowing the body's natural healing processes to come into play.

The "passive" aspect indicates that the practitioner takes an active role in positioning the patient, while the patient remains relaxed and is not actively participating in the movement or correction. This approach is particularly beneficial because it helps to mitigate muscle tension and promotes ease within restricted tissues without causing additional distress to the patient. The combination of these elements—indirect positioning and passive patient involvement—makes facilitated positional release an effective therapeutic technique in the realm of osteopathic manipulative medicine.