What are the economic and clinical outcomes of manual therapy vs physiotherapy in neck pain management?

The study aimed to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of manual therapy according to the Utrecht School (MTU) compared to physiotherapy (PT) in patients with sub-acute and chronic non-specific neck pain. The analysis was conducted from a societal perspective, considering both the clinical and economic outcomes of these two treatment approaches. The randomized controlled trial involved 181 participants, with 90 patients receiving MTU and 91 receiving PT, … Continue reading What are the economic and clinical outcomes of manual therapy vs physiotherapy in neck pain management?

How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?

Spinal pain syndromes are a leading cause of ill health globally, with cervical spine issues often resulting from long-term overloads. These conditions can critically reduce the distance between vertebrae and cause radiating pain. A recent study explores the effects of two therapeutic approaches—Saunders cervical traction and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)—on improving hand grip strength in patients suffering from neck pain. In 2011, conducted by … Continue reading How effective are saunders traction and TENS in enhancing hand grip strength?