abstract：:The Foot Posture Index (FPI-6) is a reliable (experienced examiners) assessment tool used in clinical practice to classify foot posture. No work has been completed to determine the reliability of the FPI-6 between novice examiners. Therefore, the aim was to determine the inter-examiner reliability of the FPI-6 using t...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： McLaughlin P,Vaughan B,Shanahan J,Martin J,Linger G

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nonspecific neck pain patients form a heterogeneous group with different musculoskeletal impairments. Classifying nonspecific neck pain patients into subgroups based on clinical characteristics might lead to more comprehensive diagnoses and can guide effective management. OBJECTIVE:To establish consensus am...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Dewitte V,Peersman W,Danneels L,Bouche K,Roets A,Cagnie B

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Descriptive comparison study. OBJECTIVE:To assess the accuracy of two needle angle approaches for dry needling of the lumbar multifidus. BACKGROUND:Low back pain is a leading cause of disability around the world; the lumbar multifidus plays a vital role in low back health. Manual therapy such as dry need...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Hannah MC,Cope J,Palermo A,Smith W,Wacker V

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient perceptions may influence the effectiveness and utilization of healthcare interventions, particularly for complex health conditions such as sciatica or back-related leg pain (BRLP). OBJECTIVES:To explore BRLP patients' perceptions of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and home exercise with advice (H...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Maiers M,Hondras MA,Salsbury SA,Bronfort G,Evans R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back disorders are prevalent and directional preference management is a common treatment with mixed evidence for effectiveness. OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness of individualised directional preference management plus guideline-based advice versus advice alone in participants with reducible dis...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Surkitt LD,Ford JJ,Chan AY,Richards MC,Slater SL,Pizzari T,Hahne AJ

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scapular mobility has a central role in maintaining normal upper limb function. Scapular winging is characterized by a failure in the dynamic stabilization of the scapula against the thoracic wall resulting in a condition in which the medial border of the scapula is prominent. The following case describes a patient wh...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Dori Z,Sarig Bahat H

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Assessment of lumbar movement dysfunction commonly comprises trunk range of motion (ROM), movement or control impairment (MCI), and reposition error (RE). Those assessments are typically based on visual observation. Consequently it is not possible to reliably quantify back movements for intersubject comparisons, or fo...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Bauer CM,Heimgartner M,Rast FM,Ernst MJ,Oetiker S,Kool J

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hamstring muscle strain is one of the most common injuries in sports. Therefore, to investigate the factors influencing hamstring strain, the differences in passive tension applied to the hamstring muscles at the same knee and hip positions as during terminal swing phase would be useful information. In addit...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Nakamura M,Hasegawa S,Umegaki H,Nishishita S,Kobayashi T,Fujita K,Tanaka H,Ibuki S,Ichihashi N

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tinnitus can be evoked or modulated by input from the somatosensory and somatomotor systems. This means that the loudness or intensity of tinnitus can be changed by sensory or motor stimuli such as muscle contractions, mechanical pressure on myofascial trigger points, transcutaneous electrical stimulation or joint mov...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Oostendorp RA,Bakker I,Elvers H,Mikolajewska E,Michiels S,De Hertogh W,Samwel H

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP) is an over-arching term that encompasses a spectrum of shoulder conditions including; subacromial pain (impingement) syndrome, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and symptomatic partial and full thickness rotator cuff tears. For those diagnosed with RCRSP one aim of treat...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Lewis J

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Normative two-point discrimination thresholds (TPDTs) have been reported for different body regions and the relationships between TPDT and body schema integrity and physical performances are previously shown. However, such relationships with shoulder physical performance have not been investigated. OBJECTIV...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Botnmark I,Tumilty S,Mani R

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Deficits in quadriceps femoris strength and voluntary activation have been well documented in chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, but less is known about the acute or early phase after injury. OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the levels of quadriceps voluntary acti...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Trees A,Dixon J,Howe TE

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Kinesiology tape (KINTAPE) is one of the most common adhesive therapeutic tapes. Apart from clinical applications, KINTAPE claims to be able to enhance functional performance by muscle activity facilitation. However, emerging evidence suggests that the isokinetic muscle strength remains similar when the plac...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Cheung RT,Yau QK,Wong K,Lau P,So A,Chan N,Kwok C,Poon KY,Yung PS

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cervical arterial dissection (CAD) is a common cause of stroke in young people under 55 years. It can occur spontaneously or subsequent to minor trauma or infection. The incidence is difficult to determine accurately as not all CAD progress to stroke. CAD is the most catastrophic adverse event associated w...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Thomas LC

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Frozen shoulder, which is characterized by shoulder pain and limitation of the range of motion (ROM), is a common disorder. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) was recently introduced in the musculoskeletal therapeutic field. OBJECTIVE:The objective of this study is to evaluate the clinical efficacy of HILT...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Kim SH,Kim YH,Lee HR,Choi YE

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the physiologic mechanism of dry needling. While some evidence suggests that dry needling may decrease nocioceptive sensitivity and facilitate muscle function, no studies to date have examined these physiologic changes compared to clinical outcomes. OBJECTIVE:To examine changes in lumb...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Koppenhaver SL,Walker MJ,Su J,McGowen JM,Umlauf L,Harris KD,Ross MD

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Goniometers are commonly used by physical therapists to measure range-of-motion (ROM) in the musculoskeletal system. These measurements are used to assist in diagnosis and to help monitor treatment efficacy. With newly emerging technologies, smartphone-based applications are being explored for measuring join...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Johnson LB,Sumner S,Duong T,Yan P,Bajcsy R,Abresch RT,de Bie E,Han JJ

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise is a key component of rehabilitation for soft tissue injuries of the shoulder; however its effectiveness remains unclear. OBJECTIVE:Determine the effectiveness of exercise for shoulder pain. METHODS:We searched seven databases from 1990 to 2015 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs), cohort and c...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Abdulla SY,Southerst D,Côté P,Shearer HM,Sutton D,Randhawa K,Varatharajan S,Wong JJ,Yu H,Marchand AA,Chrobak K,Woitzik E,Shergill Y,Ferguson B,Stupar M,Nordin M,Jacobs C,Mior S,Carroll LJ,van der Velde G,Taylor-Va

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is likely that individuals with nonspecific LBP (nsLBP) constitute a heterogenic group and targeting treatment appropriately to those most likely to respond is of major relevance. The STarT Back Tool (SBT) has been developed to stratify patients into risk groups to aid management choices. However, there is controve...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Newell D,Field J,Pollard D

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The use of spinal manipulation (SM) for upper limb pain has been advocated based on the concept of regional interdependence. However, its evidence has not been established. OBJECTIVE:To determine the level of evidence for the effectiveness of SM in patients with upper limb pain as part of the concept of reg...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Aoyagi M,Mani R,Jayamoorthy J,Tumilty S

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DROM) is often a point of emphasis during the rehabilitation of lower extremity pathologies. With the growing popularity of weight-bearing DROM assessments, several versions of the weight-bearing lunge (WBLT) test have been developed and numerous reliability studies have been conduc...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Powden CJ,Hoch JM,Hoch MC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study was conducted to identify possible prognostic factors to predict drop-out and favorable outcome in patients following a multimodal treatment program at an outpatient rehabilitation clinic. METHODS:A retrospective cohort study was conducted on 437 patients with chronic neck pain involved in an exe...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： De Pauw R,Kregel J,De Blaiser C,Van Akeleyen J,Logghe T,Danneels L,Cagnie B

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many musculoskeletal management philosophies advocate the exploration of the relationship between the patient's chief complaint (CC) and the physical examination findings that reproduce/reduce/change that CC. Geoffrey Maitland developed the concept "comparable sign(s) (CS), which are physical examination findings rela...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Cook C,Learman K,Showalter C,O'Halloran B

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current evidence shows that manual therapy elicits analgesic effect in different populations (healthy, pain inflicted and patients with musculoskeletal pain) when carried out at the spinal column, although the clinical significance of these effects remains unclear. Also the analgesic effects of manual therap...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Voogt L,de Vries J,Meeus M,Struyf F,Meuffels D,Nijs J

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knee pain is associated with radiographic knee osteoarthritis, but the relationships between physical examination, pain and radiographic features are unclear. OBJECTIVE:To examine whether deficits in knee extension or flexion were associated with radiographic severity and pain during clinical examination in...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Hilfiker R,Jüni P,Nüesch E,Dieppe PA,Reichenbach S

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Valid questionnaires for measuring functional limitations in patients with Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD) are lacking, since existing measures are not suitable for addressing the specific limitations of these patients and because of cross contamination between theoretical constructs. The objective of this study w...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Stenneberg MS,Schmitt MA,van Trijffel E,Schröder CD,Lindeboom R

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manual therapy is effective for reducing cervicogenic dizziness, a disabling and persistent problem, in the short term. This study investigated the effects of sustained natural apophyseal glides (SNAGs) and passive joint mobilisations (PJMs) on cervicogenic dizziness compared to a placebo at 12 months post-treatment. ...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Reid SA,Callister R,Snodgrass SJ,Katekar MG,Rivett DA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subjective visual vertical (SVV) assesses visual dependence for spacial orientation, via vertical perception testing. Using the computerized rod-and-frame test (CRFT), SVV is thought to be an important measure of cervical proprioception and might be greater in those with whiplash associated disorder (WAD), b...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Treleaven J,Takasaki H

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The evidence to guide use of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) for patients with shoulder pain is limited. A validated sham comparator is needed to ascertain the unique effects of SMT. We investigated the plausibility of a thoracic sham-SMT comparator for SMT in patients with shoulder pain. Participants (n = 56) with ...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Michener LA,Kardouni JR,Sousa CO,Ely JM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several questionnaires are available to evaluate illness perceptions in patients, such as the illness perception questionnaire revised (IPQ-R) and the brief version (Brief IPQ). This study aims to systematically review the literature concerning the clinimetric properties of the IPQ-R and the Brief IPQ in patients with...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Leysen M,Nijs J,Meeus M,Paul van Wilgen C,Struyf F,Vermandel A,Kuppens K,Roussel NA

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cranio-vertebral instability (CVI) due to loss of bony or ligamentous integrity is one of the sequelae that may result after a whiplash mechanism injury. Due to the lack of specificity of diagnostic tests, this condition is often missed and the default classification of whiplash associated disorder (WAD) is assigned. ...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Rebbeck T,Liebert A

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of electronic devices, such as mobile phones and computers, has increased drastically among the young generation, but the potential health effects of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) on university students has not been comprehensively examined. Thirty-one university students aged 18 to 25 y with no symptoms of CTS...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Lai WK,Chiu YT,Law WS

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND AIM:The use of diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound (DMUS) in primary health care has increased in the recent years. Nevertheless, there are hardly any data concerning the reliability, accuracy and treatment consequences of DMUS used by physical therapists or general practitioners. Moreover, there are...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Scholten-Peeters GG,Franken N,Beumer A,Verhagen AP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Little is known about the profile of osteopathic care in the United Kingdom (UK). To address this, a standardised data collection (SDC) tool was developed to record patient-based data within private practice. METHODS:The development of the SDC tool took place within a national network of research groups (...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Fawkes CA,Leach CM,Mathias S,Moore AP

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have examined the effectiveness of a manual therapy intervention known as Mobilization with Movement (MWM) to increase dorsiflexion range of motion (ROM) in individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI). While a single talocrural MWM treatment has increased dorsiflexion ROM in these individuals, ex...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Gilbreath JP,Gaven SL,Van Lunen L,Hoch MC

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes the case of an amateur soccer player with chronic patellar tendinopathy who underwent ultrasound imaging before and after engaging in an 8-week programme of eccentric exercise. On initial assessment, greyscale ultrasound imaging demonstrated tendon thickening and reduced echogenicity, while Power...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： McCreesh KM,Riley SJ,Crotty JM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recent studies suggest that wearing high-heel shoes increases the risk of developing certain musculoskeletal pain conditions. In this study we sought to examine whether heel height alters lumbar and hip extensor muscle timing characteristics during a standardized trunk flexion task. METHODS:Thirty-one young...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Mika A,Clark BC,Oleksy Ł

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess response to osteopathic manual treatment (OMT) according to baseline severity of chronic low back pain (LBP). METHODS:The OSTEOPATHIC Trial used a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, 2×2 factorial design to study OMT for chronic LBP. A total of 269 (59%) patients reported low baseline pain sev...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Licciardone JC,Kearns CM,Minotti DE

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:On shoulder examination, asymmetric scapular posture is often associated to abnormalities of the shoulder complex joint. However, shoulder asymmetries may also be related to adaptations to sports practice. The overhead throwing motion is a highly repetitive skilled motion performed at high velocities. Due ...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Ribeiro A,Pascoal AG

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tendinopathy is a term used to describe a painful tendon disorder but despite being a well-recognised clinical presentation, a definitive understanding of the pathoaetiology of rotator cuff tendinopathy remains elusive. Current explanatory models, which relate to peripherally driven nocioceptive mechanisms secondary t...

journal_title：Manual therapy

authors： Littlewood C,Malliaras P,Bateman M,Stace R,May S,Walters S

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00