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Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?

In 2021, Manzoor, et. al., conducted quasi-experimental study, at the Physiotherapy Department of Mayo Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, aimed to compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique and Mulligan mobilization in patients experiencing non-specific neck pain. The study, conducted from March to September 2017, involved participants of any gender with non-specific neck pain, divided into two groups. Group 1 received muscle energy technique, while Group … Continue reading Is mulligan mobilization more effective than muscle energy technique?

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Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

In 2020, a randomized controlled trial led by Jia-Man Wu et. al., explores the efficacy of a novel approach to treating postpartum pelvic girdle pain. The study investigates the combined therapy of pelvic-sacral tendon-regulation needling technique of acupuncture and manipulative reduction compared to traditional manipulative therapy alone. Eighty postpartum women with pelvic girdle pain were randomly assigned to either the observation group or the control … Continue reading Can acupuncture revolutionize postpartum pain relief?

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Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

In 2020, Zaidi, et. al., conducted study about Chronic sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) which poses a significant challenge in the realm of physical therapy. This study aimed to rigorously compare the effectiveness of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) and Maitland Mobilisations, both complemented by lumbopelvic stability exercises, in alleviating pain and reducing disability in patients with SIJD. Conducted as a randomized controlled trial, this research spanned … Continue reading Which physiotherapy approach reigns supreme?

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Is there a difference between hyperpronation and supination-flexion in nursemaid’s elbow reduction?

In 2013, a recent study conducted by Yahya Kemal Gunaydin, et. al., the effectiveness and pain levels associated with two commonly used techniques for reducing nursemaid’s elbow in children were thoroughly examined. Nursemaid’s elbow, also known as radial head subluxation, is a common pediatric injury that results from the displacement of the radial head from the annular ligament, causing discomfort and pain in affected children. … Continue reading Is there a difference between hyperpronation and supination-flexion in nursemaid’s elbow reduction?

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Does psychological screening influence the outcome of manual therapy vs. active rehabilitation?

Clinical guidelines frequently advocate ‘manual therapy’ as a primary intervention for managing back pain, complemented by psychosocial screening and ‘active rehabilitation’ for individuals who do not experience improvement six weeks post-onset. However, the extent to which psychosocial factors can predict treatment outcomes remains an understudied area. In 2007, Hough, et. al., conducted a study to assess the feasibility of comparing the outcomes of manual therapy … Continue reading Does psychological screening influence the outcome of manual therapy vs. active rehabilitation?

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