The clinical utility of cervical range of motion in diagnosis, prognosis, and evaluating the effects of manipulation: a systematic review Suzanne J. Snodgrass Physiotherapy Articles in Press Received: June 12, 2013; Accepted: April 10, 2014; Published Online: May 01, 2014 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2014.04.007 Publication stage: In Press Accepted Manuscript Abstract Background Clinicians commonly assess cervical range […]
Treatment preferences amongst physical therapists and chiropractors for the management of neck pain: results of an international survey Lisa C Carlesso Chiropr Man Therap. 2014; 22: 11. Published online Mar 24, 2014. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-22-11 Abstract Background Clinical practice guidelines on the management of neck pain make recommendations to help practitioners optimize patient care. By examining […]
Kari Paanalahti BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 201415:77 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2474-15-77 Abstract Background The safety of the manual treatment techniques such as spinal manipulation has been discussed and there is a need for more information about potential adverse events after manual therapy. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate differences in occurrence of adverse events […]
An Observational Study Prinsen JK, et al. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Feb;114(2):90-8. doi: 10.7556/jaoa.2014.022. PubMed Reference Abstract CONTEXT: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are considered the standard for establishing practice guidelines; however, they are expensive and time-consuming, and often the generalizability of the results is limited. OBJECTIVES: To conduct an observational study using the findings […]
Méndez-Sánchez R, et al. J Altern Complement Med. 2014 Feb 4. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Abstract Objective: To investigate the immediate effects of manipulation of bilateral sacroiliac joints (SIJs) on the plantar pressure distribution in asymptomatic participants in the standing position. Design: Randomized, controlled, double-blind clinical trial. Participants: Sixty-two asymptomatic men and women (mean […]
Gordon R, et al. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Feb 3;22(1):7. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: There are currently no widely accepted guidelines on standards for the practice of chiropractic or manual therapy manipulation under anesthesia, and the evidence base for this practice is composed primarily of lower-level evidence. The purpose of this project was […]
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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 […]
Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment in the Management of Biliary Dyskinesia Katherine Heineman, DO From the Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at the Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Iowa Address correspondence to Katherine Heineman, DO, Des Moines University, 3200 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312-4104. E-mail: katherine.heineman@dmu.edu Abstract Biliary dyskinesia is a functional gastrointestinal […]
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 […]