Manual Therapy Research Council

The Manual Therapy Research Council (MTRC) is a collaborative organization that promotes rigorous research into manual therapy techniques—such as skilled hands-on treatments used by physical therapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists. Its goal is to improve the scientific understanding of how these therapies work, their effectiveness, and safety. By supporting high-quality studies, the MTRC helps ensure practitioners have evidence-based practices, ultimately benefiting patient care. It functions as a network of researchers and clinicians dedicated to advancing knowledge and applying research findings to enhance manual therapy techniques.