1. Joint mobilization : A manual technique used by physical therapists to increase joint mobility via passive and carefully graded gliding forces.

2. Soft tissue release/Myofascial release : A manual technique used by physical therapists to relax contracted muscles and relieve pain and muscle spasms.

3. Gentle Passive Stretching : A manual technique used by physical therapists to gently lengthen contracted or shortened muscles which leads to relaxation and increased muscle flexibility.