bonesetter

thumb|An example of by W.P. Hood

Bone-setting is a type of a folk medicine in which practitioners engage in joint manipulation, such as reducing joint dislocations and resetting bone fractures. The practice dates back thousands of years, has appeared throughout the globe, and predates formal training in accepted modern medical procedures. Before the advent of chiropractors, osteopaths, and physical therapists, bone-setters were the main providers of this type of treatment.