Clin Case Rep. 2024 Apr 29;12(5):e8814. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.8814. eCollection 2024 May. Ahmed Gamal Sayed 1, Hesham Aboloyoun 2, Yasmine Saad Makarem 3, Ashraf Elnaggar 2 PMID: 38686021 PMCID: PMC11056785 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.8814 Abstract Key clinical message: Contraindications of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) have been proposed, which mandate rigorous control for its safe practice when manipulating the […]
Musculoskeletal Science and Practice Volume 70, April 2024, 102903 Sizhong Wang Highlights • Passive joint mobilization dosage tested by previous studies was heterogeneous. • Mobilization with movement dosage tested by previous studies was homogeneous. • The rationale for selecting dosage of joint mobilization in previous studies were unclear. Abstract Background Evidence supporting type and dosage […]
Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2024 Mar 11:71:102927. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927. Online ahead of print. Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren PMID: 38492291 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2024.102927 Abstract Background: Cervical and thoracic thrust or non-thrust manipulations have shown to be effective in patients with neck pain, but there is a lack of studies comparing both interventions in patients with neck pain. Objective: To investigate […]
Chiropractic & Manual Therapies Published: 06 March 2024 Ronald Farabaugh Abstract Background The cost of spine-related pain in the United States is estimated at $134.5 billion. Spinal pain patients have multiple options when choosing healthcare providers, resulting in variable costs. Escalation of costs occurs when downstream costs are added to episode costs of care. The […]
Percept Mot Skills. 2024 Jan 3:315125231226039. doi: 10.1177/00315125231226039. Online ahead of print. Aziz Dengiz Abstract Stroke is a significant health problem that may result in long-term functional deficits. Balance and walking problems are among the most common post-stroke deficits, and they may negatively affect quality of life. Our aim in this study was to investigate […]
BMJ. 2023 Dec 15:383:e076227. doi: 10.1136/bmj-2023-076227. Jason W Busse Abstract Clinical question: What is the comparative effectiveness of available therapies for chronic pain associated with temporomandibular disorders (TMD)? Current practice: TMD are the second most common musculoskeletal chronic pain disorder after low back pain, affecting 6-9% of adults globally. TMD are associated with pain affecting […]
International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Volume 50, December 2023, 100688 International Journal of Osteopathic Medicine Francisco Fleury Uchoa Santos-Júnior Highlights • For pain intensity, spinal manipulation combined with shoulder exercises may be beneficial in two to six weeks. • The association of spinal manipulation and shoulder exercises could also improve disability within 6 weeks of […]
Journal of Manipulative & Physiological Therapeutics Zeynab Azin, MSc Fahimeh Kamali, PhD Nasrin Salehi Dehno, PhD Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi, PhD Published: September 29, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.06.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of manual therapy to therapeutic exercise on shoulder pain, disability, and range of motion (ROM) in patients with subacromial impingement […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online: August 10, 2023Volume0IssuejaPages1-53 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2023.11708 Abstract OBJECTIVE: To estimate the benefits and harms of cervical spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for treating neck pain. DESIGN: Intervention systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). LITERATURE SEARCH: We searched the MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, EMBASE, CINAHL, PEDro, Chiropractic Literature […]
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical TherapyPublished Online: July 28, 2023 AbstractOBJECTIVE: To examine whether targeting spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), by applying the intervention to a specific vertebral level, produces superior clinical outcomes than a non-targeted approach in patients with non-specific low back pain. DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis. LITERATURE SEARCH: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, […]
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice Volume 52, August 2023, 101751 Zhen Liu Abstract Background An increasing number of people suffer from chronic neck pain due to increased telecommuting. Manual therapy is considered a safe and less painful method and has been increasingly used to alleviate chronic neck pain. However, there is controversy about the effectiveness […]
BMJ Open. 2023 May 4;13(5):e067526. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067526. Lindsay M Gorrell 1, Benjamin T Brown 2, Roger Engel 2, Reidar P Lystad 3 PMID: 37142321 PMCID: PMC10163511 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-067526 Abstract Objectives: To describe if there has been a change in the reporting of adverse events associated with spinal manipulation in randomised clinical trials (RCTs) since 2016. […]
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2023 Mar 23;S0003-9993(23)00160-0. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.02.022. Fabio Zaina PMID: 36963709 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.02.022 Abstract Objective: To Identify evidence-based rehabilitation interventions for persons with non-specific low back pain (LBP) with and without radiculopathy and to develop recommendations from high-quality clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) to inform the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Package of Interventions for […]
Cureus. 2023 Mar; 15(3): e36377. Published online 2023 Mar 19. doi: 10.7759/cureus.36377 PMCID: PMC10025577 PMID: 36945237 Monitoring Editor: Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler Eric Chun-Pu Chu Abstract Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) are common and affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding musculoskeletal tissues. Although traditional rehabilitative treatments such as physiotherapy, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and electrotherapy […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 46, ISSUE 3, P171-181, MARCH 2023 Ryan D. Muller, DC, MS Published: December 22, 2023DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2023.11.002 Abstract Objective The purpose of this study was to explore a systemwide process for assessing components of low back pain (LBP) care quality in Veterans Health Administration (VHA) chiropractic visits using electronic health […]