Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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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 · Jun 2015
Grading Osteoarthritic Changes of the Zygapophyseal Joints from Radiographs: A Reliability Study.
This study tested the reliability of a 5-point ordinal scale used to grade the severity of degenerative changes of zygapophyseal (Z) joints on standard radiographs. ⋯ The modified Kellgren 5-point grading system provides acceptable intrarater and interrater reliability when examiners are adequately trained. This grading system may be a useful method for future investigations assessing radiographic osteoarthritis of the Z joints.
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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.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · May 2015
Reliability of an accelerometer-based system for quantifying multiregional spinal range of motion.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the reliability of a novel motion analysis device for measuring the regional breakdown of spinal motion and describing the relative motion of different segments of the thoracolumbar (TL) spine. ⋯ The described methodology was reliable for assessing regional spinal ROM across multiple spinal regions while providing the relative motions of different segments of the TL spine.
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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.