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An investigation into the relative effectiveness of Transeva and spinal manipulative therapy for mechanical low back pain
(2009)
The aim of this study was to investigate the relative effectiveness of Transeva and spinal manipulative therapy for mechanical low back pain. The objectives evaluated the effectiveness of only administering Transeva therapy ...
The short term relative effectiveness of two manual interventions in the management of chronic moderate asthma
(2008)
Objectives:
To determine the short-term effect of an inhaled, short-acting 2-agonist bronchodilator on chest wall expansion (cm) and lung function parameters (FEV1, FVC and FEV1/FVC%) in chronic moderate asthmatics.
To ...
The effect of a single versus multiple cervical spine manipulations on peak torque of the rotator cuff muscles in asymptomatic subjects with cervical spine fixation
(2009)
Aim:
The aim of the study was to assess the effect of a single versus multiple cervical spine manipulations, over a two week period, on peak torque of the rotator cuff muscles utilizing the Cybex Orthotron II Isokinetic ...
The effectiveness of spinal manipulation and dry needling versus spinal manipulation and Traumeel®S injectable solution in the treatment of mechanical neck pain associated with trapezius myofascial trigger points
(2014-04-09)
Background: Mechanical neck pain is a common complaint characterized by pain, limited range of motion and myofascial trigger points. The most common treatments for it are manual therapy and drug therapy. The former includes ...
A systematic review to determine the evidence to support the use of flexion distraction chiropractic technique
(2014-06-13)
Flexion distraction chiropractic technique (FDCT) is a commonly used manual therapy technique which is purported to address various clinical pain syndromes. However, it lacks the credibility of appropriate evidence-based ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (Ibuprofen) in the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches
(2010)
The 1 year overall prevalence of Episodic Tension-Type Headache (ETTH) is
38.3%; with lifetime prevalence at 46% for TTH. Little literature exists to support the
effectiveness of spinal manipulation in the treatment of ...
The relative effectiveness of using Pilates exercises to obtain scapula stabilisation as an adjunct to cervical manipulation in the treatment of chronic mechanical neck pain
(2009)
It has been noted that in many recent research studies mechanical neck pain is a serious problem in the world today. There are epidemiological and statistical studies documenting the high incidence and prevalence of ...
The immediate effect of thoraco-lumbar spinal manipulation compared to lower lumbar spinal manipulation on core muscle endurance and activity in patients with mechanical low back pain
(2009)
Through the literature review it has become apparent that low back pain is a very real problem in most societies. It has been suggested that there is enough evidence to prove the relationship between low back pain and local ...
Lumbar spine manipulation, compared to combined lumbar spine and ankle manipulation for the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain
(2009)
The low back and the lower limb are generally viewed as two isolated regions,
however, there are many authors who believe that these two regions are
functionally related. This is due to the two regions being connected ...
The relative effectiveness of cervical spine manipulation alone, dry needling alone and cervical spine manipulation combined with dry needling for the treatment of episodic tension-type headaches
(2010)
Episodic Tension–type headache (ETTH), which has a high prevalence, is the most common headache. Manual therapeutic approaches towards Episodic Tension-Type Headaches (ETTHs) have not been fully explored. However, cervical ...