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Transcranial Doppler ultrasound reveals surprising results about pre-manipulative cervical spine testing and sustained cervical spine rotations!

Manual joint mobilization and manipulation are beneficial interventions for neck pain, but high-velocity thrust and sustained techniques are linked to serious arterial trauma. The reliability of pre-manipulative tests of the cervical spine is not clear, and the impact of head and neck position on blood flow is still not fully understood. The existing research primarily focuses on the impact of head and neck positions on … Continue reading Transcranial Doppler ultrasound reveals surprising results about pre-manipulative cervical spine testing and sustained cervical spine rotations!

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Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?

Obstructive Lung Disease (OLD) is a category of lung conditions characterized by airway obstruction, such as asthma, bronchiectasis, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). OLD often leads to dysfunction of the diaphragm, but it is uncertain whether manual therapy techniques that focus on the zone of apposition (ΖΟΑ) of the diaphragm are effective. Previous systematic reviews have examined the effectiveness of manual therapy on … Continue reading Do manual therapy techniques relieve dysfunction of the diaphragm in people with obstructive lung disease?

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Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a type of manual therapy that has been used by osteopathic clinicians to manage dizziness that is caused by neuro-otologic disorders. However, there is currently no comprehensive review that provides an overall assessment of the effectiveness of OMT in treating dizziness. To our knowledge, there is no current systematic review that has evaluated the impact of OMT on dizziness. Such … Continue reading Can osteopathic manipulation relieve dizziness? Findings from a meta-analysis

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The effectiveness of manual therapy interventions in patients with hip osteoarthritis: what works and what doesn’t?

In 2022, a group of researchers (Shepherd et. al.) conducted a systematic review of literature to investigate the relationship between manual therapy dosage and improved outcomes in patients with hip osteoarthritis, and to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal dosing of manual therapy in this population. They searched three databases (PubMed, CINAHL, and OVID) for relevant randomised controlled trials and examined the papers for possible biases. … Continue reading The effectiveness of manual therapy interventions in patients with hip osteoarthritis: what works and what doesn’t?

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Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

Growing adolescents and teenagers are frequently affected by the disorder known as adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS), which affects the spine. It is characterized by lateral spinal curvature, which may cause discomfort, spinal abnormalities, and a decreased quality of life. The effectiveness of manual therapy (MT), a frequently utilized method for the management of AIS, has been called into question. To better demonstrate the effectiveness of … Continue reading Manual Therapy for Scoliosis: Does it Really Work?

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