Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
-
J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Sep 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyThe Effect of 3 Different Exercise Approaches on Neck Muscle Endurance, Kinesiophobia, Exercise Compliance, and Patient Satisfaction in Chronic Whiplash.
The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 3 different exercise approaches on neck muscle endurance (NME), kinesiophobia, exercise compliance, and patient satisfaction in patients with chronic whiplash. ⋯ Among patients with chronic whiplash, a neck-specific exercise intervention (with or without a behavioral approach) appears to improve NME. Participants were more satisfied with intervention including neck-specific exercises than with the prescription of general exercise.
-
J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyShort-term effects of Mulligan mobilization with movement on pain, disability, and kinematic spinal movements in patients with nonspecific low back pain: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
The purpose of this clinical study was to compare the immediate- and short-term effects of lumbar Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) on patients with nonspecific low back pain with respect to 2 new kinematic algorithms (KA) for range of motion and speed as well as pain, functional disability, and kinesiophobia. ⋯ This study showed evidence that lumbar spine SNAGs had a short-term favorable effect on KA-R, pain, and function in patients with nonspecific low back pain.
-
J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jul 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyInertial sensors as real-time feedback improve learning posterior-anterior thoracic manipulation: a randomized controlled trial.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of real-time feedback on the learning process for posterior-anterior thoracic manipulation (PATM) comparing 2 undergraduate physiotherapy student groups. ⋯ This study found that the learning process for PATM is facilitated when the student receives real-time feedback.
-
J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEfficacy of Hand Behind Back Mobilization With Movement for Acute Shoulder Pain and Movement Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of hand-behind-back (HBB) Mulligan mobilization with movement (MWM) techniques on acute shoulder pain, impairment, and disability. ⋯ In this study, the outcomes of patients with acute shoulder pain and disability receiving shoulder HBB MWM with exercise improved greater than those receiving exercise/hot packs alone.
-
J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of upper thoracic manipulation on mouth opening and electromyographic activity of masticatory muscles in women with temporomandibular disorder: a randomized clinical trial.
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of upper thoracic manipulation on vertical mouth opening (VMO) and electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in women with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). ⋯ In the present study, no significant differences were found regarding VMO between the experimental and placebo groups or among the different evaluations times in each group. Moreover, Cohen d test revealed no clinical effect of the technique. Therefore, based upon the findings of this study, manipulation administered to the T1 vertebral area appears to have no effect on VMO and electromyographic activity of the masticatory muscles in women with TMD.