Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2019 Volume:49 Issue:3 Pages:192–201 DOI:10.2519/jospt.2019.8194 Background Manual therapy has been demonstrated to reduce pain and improve function in patients with frozen shoulder contracture syndrome (FSCS), but no evidence exists to support one form of manual therapy over another. This case series describes both short- and long-term outcomes after a manual therapy program […]
Pain Physician. 2019 Jan;22(1):53-61. Nejati P, Safarcherati A, Karimi F. Abstract BACKGROUND: The sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) has been found to be the primary culprit for lower back pain (LBP), but it is still overlooked and treated as LBP. There are no guidelines or appropriate therapeutic protocols for SIJD. Thus, there is a need for […]
Ken Fredin, Håvard Lorås Musculoskeletal Science & Practice , Volume 31 , 62 – 71 Highlights •The effects of combining therapies on neck pain and function was assessed. •No studies investigated the effects of adding exercise therapy to manual therapy. •Adding manual therapy to exercise therapy does not seem to improve outcomes. •The quality of […]
Eur Spine J. 2017 May 18. doi: 10.1007/s00586-017-5121-8. [Epub ahead of print] Kjaer P1,2, Kongsted A3,4,5, Hartvigsen J3,5, Isenberg-Jørgensen A6, Schiøttz-Christensen B7,8, Søborg B4, Krog C9, Møller CM10, Halling CMB4,11, Lauridsen HH3, Hansen IR3, Nørregaard J12, Jørgensen KJ4,13, Hansen LV14, Jakobsen M4,11, Jensen MB15, Melbye M16, Duel P17, Christensen SW18,19, Povlsen TM4,20. Abstract PURPOSE: To summarise recommendations about 21 selected non-surgical interventions for recent onset (<12 weeks) non-specific neck pain (NP) and cervical radiculopathy (CR) based […]
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine Volume 16, Issue 2, June 2017, Pages 139–146 Gemma Victoria Espí-López, PhD, PT Abstract Objectives The purpose of this study was to conduct a review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to determine the treatment effectiveness of the combination of manual therapy (MT) with other physical therapy techniques. Methods Systematic searches of […]
Brent Leininger, DC, MS The Spine Journal Volume 16, Issue 11, November 2016, Pages 1292–1304 Abstract Background Context Chronic neck pain is a prevalent and disabling condition among older adults. Despite the large burden of neck pain, little is known regarding the cost-effectiveness of commonly used treatments. Purpose This study aimed to estimate the cost-effectiveness […]
Lumbar Thrust Manipulation and Exercise for the Treatment of Mechanical Low Back Pain in Adolescents: A Case Series Authors: Zachary Walston, PT, DPT, CSCS Study Design Case series. Background Low back pain (LBP) is an increasing problem in health care. The evidence for the use of spinal manipulative therapy to treat pediatric patients with LBP […]
Authors: Seyda Toprak Celenay, PT, PhD Abstract Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Background Little is known about the efficacy of providing manual therapy in addition to cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises in people with mechanical neck pain (MNP). Objectives To compare the effects of stabilization exercises plus manual therapy to those of stabilization exercises alone […]
A Comparison of the Effects of Stabilization Exercises Plus Manual Therapy to Stabilization Exercises Alone in Patients With Nonspecific Mechanic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial Authors: Seyda Toprak Celenay, PT, PhD Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Background Little is known about the efficacy of providing manual therapy in addition to cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization […]
J. Haxby Abbott, DPT, PhD, FNZCP Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Ahead of Print Pages: 1-9 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.6015 Study Design A factorial randomized controlled trial. Objectives To investigate the addition of manual therapy to exercise therapy for the reduction of pain and increase of physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA), and […]
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 Mar 4:1-44. [Epub ahead of print] The Comparative Effects of Spinal and Peripheral Thrust Manipulation and Exercise on Pain Sensitivity and the Relation to Clinical Outcome: A Mechanistic Trial Using a Shoulder Pain Model. Coronado RA1, Bialosky JE, Bishop MD, Riley Iii JL, Robinson ME, Michener LA, George SZ. Author information Abstract Study Design Single-blind, randomized […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):1-21.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Nov 20. Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee: assessor-blind randomized pilot trial. Dwyer L1, Parkin-Smith GF2, Brantingham JW3, Korporaal C4, Cassa TK5, Globe G6, Bonnefin D7, Tong V8. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the methodological integrity, sample size requirements, […]
JMPT. January 2015 Volume 38, Issue 1, Pages 22–34 Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) […]
Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following acl reconstruction: a case report. Authors Jayaseelan DJ, Courtney CA, Kecman M, Alcorn D. Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;9(7):991-1003. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quadriceps weakness is a common finding following knee injuries or surgery, and can […]
Manipulative Therapy and Rehabilitation for Recurrent Ankle Sprain With Functional Instability: A Short-Term, Assessor-Blind, Parallel-Group Randomized Trial Danella Lubbe, MTech(Chiro) Published Online: November 06, 2014 Objective The purpose of this study was to compare manipulative therapy (MT) plus rehabilitation to rehabilitation alone for recurrent ankle sprain with functional instability (RASFI) to determine short-term outcomes. Methods […]
Michele Maiers Manual Therapy Published Online: October 13, 2014 Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and exercise have demonstrated effectiveness for neck pain (NP). Adverse events (AE) reporting in trials, particularly among elderly participants, is inconsistent and challenges informed clinical decision making. This paper provides a detailed report of AE experienced by elderly participants in a randomized […]