Problem
Mr. Smith is having a great deal of hip and back pain. He used to run a lot and still plays basketball, which he does not want to give up. His private medical doctor has told him that the MRI showed a pinch nerve from a herniated disc. The doctor has suggested that Mr. Smith have back surgery to remove the disc and stabilize the vertebrae. He is very concerned about having this done. A friend suggested that Mr. Smith should try other means Complementary Alternative Medicine to treat his condition.
• Read the case study above.
• Use the Internet to further explore manual therapy and answer the following questions:
o Describe which of the manual therapies will benefit Mr. Smith.
o Where would Mr. Smith find a trained professional to treat his condition?
o List one action you can take to safe-guard a patient's right to manual therapy.
o Describe the role of the nurse, educators, counselors, and change agents in manual therapy.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.