Disability and Rehabilitation Published online: 20 Jan 2021 Andoni Carrasco-Uribarren Abstract Purpose Analyse the short-term effects of traction-manipulation protocol in dizziness and pain intensity and disability, cervical mobility and postural instability. Materials and methods Randomized controlled assessor-blind clinical trial. The traction-manipulation protocol was carried out in the intervention group and compared with a control group […]
Lynge, S., Dissing, K.B., Vach, W. et al. Effectiveness of chiropractic manipulation versus sham manipulation for recurrent headaches in children aged 7–14 years – a randomised clinical trial. Chiropr Man Therap 29, 1 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-020-00360-3 Abstract Background To investigate the effectiveness of chiropractic spinal manipulation versus sham manipulation in children aged 7–14 with recurrent headaches. Methods Design: A two-arm, […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics VOLUME 44, ISSUE 1, P1-13, JANUARY 01, 2021 Paul Chesterton, MSc Abstract Objective The aims of this study were to quantify the effects of spinal mobilization on force production, failure point, and muscle activity of the hamstrings during the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE), and to explore individual differences in […]
Lindsay M. Gorrell, Philip J. Conway & Walter Herzog Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 28, Article number: 67 (2020) Abstract Background Spinal manipulative therapy is an effective treatment for neck pain. However, the mechanisms underlying its clinical efficacy are not fully understood. Previous studies have not systematically compared force-time parameters and electromyographic responses associated with […]
Journal of Chiropractic Humanities Volume 27, December 2020, Pages 29-36 Robert A. Leach DC, MS Abstract Objective The purpose of this article is to discuss evidence that supports the resolution of inequities for Medicare beneficiaries who receive chiropractic care. Discussion Medicare covers necessary examinations, imaging, exercise instruction, and treatments for beneficiaries with back pain when […]
Maliheh Hadizadeh, Gregory Neil Kawchuk , Narasimha Prasad, Julie M. Fritz Published: November 24, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0242831 Abstract Background Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is among the nonpharmacologic interventions that has been recommended in clinical guidelines for patients with low back pain, however, some patients appear to benefit substantially more from SMT than others. Several investigations have […]
by Imran Khan Niazi Healthcare 2020, 8(4), 548; https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare8040548 Received: 11 November 2020 / Revised: 7 December 2020 / Accepted: 7 December 2020 / Published: 10 December 2020 Abstract There is growing evidence showing that spinal manipulation increases muscle strength in healthy individuals as well as in people with some musculoskeletal and neurological disorders. However, […]
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Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy Published Online:September 16, 2020Volume0Issue0Pages1-47 https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9599 Abstract Objective To summarize and evaluate research on the accuracy of clinical diagnostic scales, questionnaires and hand symptom diagrams/maps (HSD) used for diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Design Systematic review of diagnostic test accuracy. Literature Search A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, […]
Nim, C.G., Kawchuk, G.N., Schiøttz-Christensen, B. et al. The effect on clinical outcomes when targeting spinal manipulation at stiffness or pain sensitivity: a randomized trial. Sci Rep 10, 14615 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-71557-y Abstract The mechanisms underlying pain relief following spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) are not understood fully although biomechanical and neurophysiological processes have been proposed. As […]
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics Josiah D. Sault, DPT Dhinu J. Jayaseelan, DPT John J. Mischke, DPT Andrew A. Post, DPT Published:August 26, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.02.001 Abstract Objective The purpose of this review is to identify the role of joint mobilization for individuals with Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Methods A systematic search of 5 electronic databases […]
Published: 06 August 2020 F. M. Conesa-Buendía Published: 06 August 2020 Scientific Reports Volume 10, Article number: 13237 (2020) Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative disease characterized by injury of all joint tissues. Our previous study showed that in experimental osteoporosis, chiropractic manipulation (CM) exerts protective effects on bone. We here assessed whether CM might […]
Shriya Joshi Chiropractic & Manual Therapies volume 28, Article number: 38 (2020) Abstract Background Cervicothoracic (CT) junction hypomobility has been proposed as a contributing factor for neck pain. However, there are limited studies that compared the effect of CT junction mobilization against an effective intervention in neck pain. Thoracic spine manipulation is a nonspecific intervention […]
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas Physical Therapy, pzaa150, https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzaa150 Published: 06 August 2020 Abstract Objective No study has investigated the effects longer than 1-year of manual therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of manual therapy versus surgery at 4-year follow-up and to compare the post-study surgery rate in […]