Extremity Manipulation/Mobilization

The Roles of Mechanical Stresses in the Pathogenesis of Osteoarthritis: Implications for Treatment of Joint Injuries

Cartilage. 2013 Oct 1;4(4):286-294. Buckwalter JA1, Anderson DD2, Brown TD2, Tochigi Y2, Martin JA2. Abstract Excessive joint surface loadings, either single (acute impact event) or repetitive (cumulative contact stress), can cause the clinical syndrome of osteoarthritis (OA). Despite advances in treatment of injured joints, the risk of OA following joint injuries has not decreased in […]

One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan’s Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders

Pamela Teys Previous research suggests that Mulligan’s Mobilisation-with-Movement (MWM) technique for the shoulder produces an immediate improvement in movement and pain. The aims of this study were to investigate the time course of the effects of a single MWM technique and to ascertain the effects of adding tape following MWM in people with shoulder pain. […]

Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee

In this study, exercise therapy and manual therapy were more cost effective than usual care…

The use of joint mobilization to improve clinical outcomes in hand therapy

A systematic review of the literature Heiser R, et al. Show all Journal J Hand Ther. 2013 Sep 14. pii: S0894-1130(13)00102-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2013.07.004. [Epub ahead of print] Affiliation CoxHealth, 3545 S. National Ave., Springfield, MO 65807, USA. Electronic address: doogieot@hotmail.com. Abstract STUDY DESIGN: Systematic review. INTRODUCTION: Joint mobilizations are used as an intervention for improving range of motion, decreasing […]

The efficacy of manual joint mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains

For acute ankle sprains, manual joint mobilisation diminished pain and increased dorsiflexion range of motion. For treatment of subacute/chronic lateral ankle sprains, these techniques improved ankle range-of-motion, decreased pain and improved function.

Does effectiveness of exercise therapy and mobilisation techniques offer guidance for the treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis?

Br J Sports Med doi:10.1136/bjsports-2012-091990 Review Does effectiveness of exercise therapy and mobilisation techniques offer guidance for the treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis? A systematic review Peter Hoogvliet Abstract Background Owing to the change in paradigm of the histological nature of epicondylitis, therapeutic modalities as exercises such as stretching and eccentric loading and mobilisation […]

Manipulation/Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Howard Vernon J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article:  http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2–4]. Surveys of chiropractic practice confirm that the […]

Manipulation/Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Vernon H (2013) Manipulation/Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis J Arthritis 3:e107. doi: Full Text Article:  http://www.omicsgroup.org/journals/manipulation-manual-therapy-in-the-treatment-of-osteoarthritis-2167-7921.1000e107.php?aid=12806 Manual manipulation has a long history in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain [1]. Manipulation for the treatment of spinal pain conditions has become widely accepted as a result of numerous clinical trials, systematic reviews and clinical guidelines [2-4]. […]

Clinical presentation and manual therapy for lower quadrant musculoskeletal conditions – Full Text Available

This paper will discuss the evidence which supports the use of manual therapy for lower quarter musculoskeletal dysfunction.

Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders

Expansion of a systematic review Brantingham JW,et al.J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Jun;34(5):314-46. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2011.04.002.Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review on manual and manipulative therapy (MMT) for common shoulder pain and disorders. METHODS: A search of the literature was conducted using the Cumulative Index of Nursing Allied Health Literature; PubMed; […]

The effect of a manual therapy knee protocol on osteoarthritic knee pain

Henry Pollard, BSc J Can Chiropr Assoc. 2008 December; 52(4): 229–242. Abstract Background Knee osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent condition with a significant socioeconomic burden to society. It is known to effect sufferers through pain, loss of function and changes in health related quality of life. Management typically involves pharmacologic and/or exercise based therapy approaches […]

A History of Manipulative Therapy – Full Text Article

Erland Pettman, PT, MCSP, MCPA, FCAMT, COMT J Man Manip Ther. 2007; 15(3): 165–174. Abstract Manipulative therapy has known a parallel development throughout many parts of the world. The earliest historical reference to the practice of manipulative therapy in Europe dates back to 400 BCE. Over the centuries, manipulative interventions have fallen in and out of favor […]

Joint mobilization reduces hyperalgesia associated with chronic muscle and joint inflammation in rats.

J Pain. 2006 Aug;7(8):602-7. Sluka KA1, Skyba DA, Radhakrishnan R, Leeper BJ, Wright A. Abstract Joint mobilization is a common treatment used by healthcare professions for management of a variety of painful conditions, including inflammatory joint and muscle pain. We hypothesized that joint mobilization would reduce the bilateral hyperalgesia induced by muscle and joint inflammation. […]