Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jan 2009
ReviewManipulative therapy for lower extremity conditions: expansion of literature review.
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review on manipulative therapy for lower extremity conditions and expand on a previously published literature review. ⋯ There are a growing number of peer-reviewed studies of manipulative therapy for lower extremity disorders.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jan 2009
ReviewChiropractic management of fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review of the literature.
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is one of the most commonly diagnosed nonarticular soft tissue conditions in all fields of musculoskeletal medicine, including chiropractic. The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive review of the literature for the most commonly used treatment procedures in chiropractic for FMS and to provide evidence ratings for these procedures. The emphasis of this literature review was on conservative and nonpharmaceutical therapies. ⋯ Several nonpharmacologic treatments and manual-type therapies have acceptable evidentiary support in the treatment of FMS.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Jan 2009
ReviewChiropractic management of myofascial trigger points and myofascial pain syndrome: a systematic review of the literature.
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are important aspects of musculoskeletal medicine, including chiropractic. The purpose of this study was to review the most commonly used treatment procedures in chiropractic for MPS and MTrPs. ⋯ Manual-type therapies and some physiologic therapeutic modalities have acceptable evidentiary support in the treatment of MPS and TrPs.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Nov 2008
ReviewChiropractic management of low back disorders: report from a consensus process.
Although a number of guidelines addressing manipulation, an important component of chiropractic professional care, exist, none to date have incorporated a broad-based consensus of chiropractic research and clinical experts representing mainstream chiropractic practice into a practical document designed to provide standardized parameters of care. The purpose of this project was to develop such a document. ⋯ A broad-based panel of experienced chiropractors was able to reach a high level (80%) of consensus regarding specific aspects of the chiropractic approach to care for patients with low back pain, based on both the scientific evidence and their clinical experience.
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J Manipulative Physiol Ther · Nov 2008
ReviewChiropractic management of low back pain and low back-related leg complaints: a literature synthesis.
The purpose of this project was to review the literature for the use of spinal manipulation for low back pain (LBP). ⋯ As much or more evidence exists for the use of spinal manipulation to reduce symptoms and improve function in patients with chronic LBP as for use in acute and subacute LBP. Use of exercise in conjunction with manipulation is likely to speed and improve outcomes as well as minimize episodic recurrence. There was less evidence for the use of manipulation for patients with LBP and radiating leg pain, sciatica, or radiculopathy.