Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2017
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative StudyEfficacy of Manual Therapy Including Neurodynamic Techniques for the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this randomized trial was to compare the efficacy of manual therapy, including the use of neurodynamic techniques, with electrophysical modalities on patients with mild and moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). ⋯ Both therapies had a positive effect on nerve conduction, pain reduction, functional status, and subjective symptoms in individuals with CTS. However, the results regarding pain reduction, subjective symptoms, and functional status were better in the MT group.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2017
ReviewBest Practices for Chiropractic Care for Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Consensus Update.
The purpose of this study was to update evidence-based recommendations on the best practices for chiropractic care of older adults. ⋯ This document provides a summary of evidence-informed best practices for doctors of chiropractic for the evaluation, management, and manual treatment of older adult patients.