Bialosky JE, et al. J Pain. 2014 Feb;15(2):136-48. doi: 10.1016/j.jpain.2013.10.005. Epub 2013 Oct 27. PubMed Reference Abstract Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is effective for some individuals experiencing low back pain; however, the mechanisms are not established regarding the role of placebo. SMT is associated with changes in pain sensitivity, suggesting related altered central nervous system […]
Izquierdo Pérez H, et al. Man Ther. 2014 Jan 11. pii: S1356-689X(13)00214-2. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2013.12.002. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Our purpose was to compare the effectiveness of three manual therapy techniques: high velocity, low amplitude (HVLA), mobilization (Mob) and sustained natural apophyseal glide (SNAG) in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP). The randomized controlled trial […]
Arthroscopic Partial Meniscectomy versus Sham Surgery for a Degenerative Meniscal Tear Raine Sihvonen, M.D N Engl J Med 2013; 369:2515-2524 December 26, 2013 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1305189 BACKGROUND Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy is one of the most common orthopedic procedures, yet rigorous evidence of its efficacy is lacking. METHODS We conducted a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial in […]
12.11.2013 ORLANDO — Diabetic patients who were counseled by pharmacists did better at managing their blood sugar over a 2-year period than patients in standard treatment, researchers reported here. Diabetic patients who worked with pharmacists experienced mean reductions in hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) of -1.24, which were sustained for 2 years, compared with smaller average reductions […]
Michele Maiers, DC, MPH The Spine Journal: Available online 16 November 2013: In Press Abstract Background Context Neck pain, common among the elderly population, has considerable implications on health and quality of life. Evidence supports the use of spinal manipulative therapy and exercise to treat neck pain; however, no studies to date have evaluated the […]
A randomized-controlled trial L. H. Visser European Spine Journal October 2013, Volume 22, Issue 10, pp 2310-2317 Abstract Purpose The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) may be a cause of sciatica. The aim of this study was to assess which treatment is successful for SIJ-related back and leg pain. Methods Using a single-blinded randomised trial, we assessed […]
A Comparative Effectiveness Observational Study Paula A.M. Weigel Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Volume 36, Issue 9 , Pages 572-584, November 2013 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of chiropractic on 5 outcomes among Medicare beneficiaries: increased difficulties performing activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental ADLs (IADLs), and […]
Eur Spine J. 2013 Oct;22(10):2310-7. doi: 10.1007/s00586-013-2833-2. Epub 2013 May 30. Visser LH1, Woudenberg NP, de Bont J, van Eijs F, Verwer K, Jenniskens H, Den Oudsten BL. Abstract PURPOSE: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) may be a cause of sciatica. The aim of this study was to assess which treatment is successful for SIJ-related back […]
A systematic review and meta-analysis Gwendolijne GM Scholten-Peeters Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2013, 21:34 doi:10.1186/2045-709X-21-34 Abstract Background Manipulative therapy is widely used in the treatment of spinal disorders. Manipulative techniques are under debate because of the possibility of adverse events. To date, the efficacy of manipulations compared to sham manipulations is unclear. The purpose of […]
For the first time many different treatment strategies for sciatica have been compared in the same systematic review and meta-analysis…..