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Does combining manual therapy and exercise enhance respiratory function? A randomized trial investigates

In 2007, a randomized control trial, researchers investigated the impact of integrating manual therapy with exercise on the respiratory function of healthy individuals. Led by Roger M Engel and Subramanyam Vemulpad, the study aimed to shed light on the potential synergistic effects of these interventions. The study involved 20 nonsmoking individuals, aged 18 to 28 years, who were randomly assigned to one of four groups: … Continue reading Does combining manual therapy and exercise enhance respiratory function? A randomized trial investigates

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Can vertebral manipulation offer short-term relief for chronic low back pain?

In 2007, Ghroubi, et. al., conducted study about Chronic low back pain (CLBP) which presents a significant challenge in healthcare, prompting exploration into various treatment modalities. Among these, vertebral manipulation (VM) has gained attention for its potential therapeutic benefits. This study aimed to evaluate the short-term effectiveness of VM in alleviating CLBP and associated disability. In this randomized controlled trial, sixty-four CLBP patients were randomly … Continue reading Can vertebral manipulation offer short-term relief for chronic low back pain?

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Which Physiotherapy approach prevails? Assessing chronic low back disorder treatments

In 2006, a groundbreaking randomized controlled trial, researchers led by Lucy Jane Goldby, et. al., investigated the effectiveness of various components of musculoskeletal physiotherapy in addressing chronic low back disorder. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of manual therapy versus a 10-week spinal stabilization rehabilitation program in managing this prevalent condition. The background data summarized the prevalence of musculoskeletal physiotherapy techniques, with manual therapy … Continue reading Which Physiotherapy approach prevails? Assessing chronic low back disorder treatments

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Therapist experience and certifications: Key determinants of low back pain therapy success?

In 2004, Whitman, et. al., investigate the influence of therapist-related factors on clinical outcomes for low back pain patients remains scarce. Although it is commonly assumed that therapists with greater experience or specialty certifications would yield better results, empirical evidence supporting this hypothesis is limited. This study aimed to assess the effects of therapist experience and specialty certification on clinical outcomes among patients with low … Continue reading Therapist experience and certifications: Key determinants of low back pain therapy success?

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Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

Manual therapy is commonly used to relieve joint stiffness, muscle tension and spasm which can restrict mobility and cause pain. Spinal manipulative therapy is a specific form of manual therapy that is used to deliver high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) force on a spinal vertebral segment. Research evidence suggests that spinal manipulative therapy is effective in relieving spinal pain (1), and that the effects of a single … Continue reading Does spinal manipulative therapy modulate the brain circuitry?

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