Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jan 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Controlled Clinical TrialDynamic surface electromyographic responses in chronic low back pain treated by traditional bone setting and conventional physical therapy.
This study compared the dynamic surface electromyographic (EMG) activities of back muscles and pain before and after traditional bone setting and physical therapy. ⋯ Both treatments seem to have a positive influence on back muscle function by improving muscle symmetry; however, the treatments had no effect on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon after 1 month. Active back exercise at home together with rehabilitation treatments might be effective and improve function for patients with chronic low back pain.