Manipulative therapy is a term used to describe a range of therapeutic treatments that involve the physical manipulation of the body. There are various synonyms that can be used to describe this type of therapy, including manual therapy, bodywork, hands-on therapy, and manual medicine. Manual therapy refers specifically to treatments that involve the hands, while bodywork is a more general term that encompasses any form of therapy that involves working with the body. Hands-on therapy is similar to manual therapy, and involves direct contact with the body to manipulate and mobilize tissue. Finally, manual medicine is a term used to describe any form of therapy that involves the use of hands-on techniques to treat a range of conditions.