Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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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.
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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.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jul 2015
Comparative StudyChanges in shoulder pain and disability after thrust manipulation in subjects presenting with second and third rib syndrome.
The purpose of this preliminary study was to investigate changes in shoulder pain, disability, and perceived level of recovery after 2 sessions of upper thoracic and upper rib high-velocity low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation in patients with shoulder pain secondary to second and third rib syndrome. ⋯ This group of patients with shoulder pain secondary to second and third rib syndrome who received upper thoracic and upper rib HVLA thrust manipulations showed significant reductions in pain and disability and improvement in perceived level of recovery.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jul 2015
Correlation of lumbar-hip kinematics between trunk flexion and other functional tasks.
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between the kinematic profiles of flexion of the upper lumbar and lower lumbar (LL) spine and hip and 3 sagittally dominant functional tasks (lifting, stand-to-sit, and sit-to-stand). ⋯ Strong correlations were only evident for the LL spine ROM between lifting and flexion; all other tasks afforded moderate or weak correlations. This study suggests that sagittal tasks use different lumbar-hip kinematics and place different demands on the lumbar spine and hip.