What is described as the application of a resisted movement without thrust directed into a region?

The application of a resisted movement without thrust directed into a region is best described as manipulation. In chiropractic practice, manipulation typically involves hands-on techniques to adjust or influence the body's neuromusculoskeletal system, typically involving movement aimed at restoring proper function without the emphasis on a thrust, which can be characteristic of other techniques.

Manipulation focuses on the movement of a joint within a controlled range to facilitate the restoration of normal motion or alleviate discomfort. This is done without the high-velocity thrust that is characteristic of an adjustment. This distinction is essential in understanding the various techniques used in chiropractic care and how they affect the body's mechanics and recovery processes.

This definition helps clarify how manipulation differs from other options like adjustment, which often involves a specific thrust to realign joints, or mobilization, which is more focused on increasing range of motion and may involve a variety of techniques, typically less direct in their application than manipulation. Proprioceptive techniques, often used to improve body awareness and coordination, also do not fit this description as they focus more on sensory feedback than on joint movement directly.