Manipulation

Headache

1: Racicki S, Gerwin S, Diclaudio S, Reinmann S, Donaldson M. Conservative

physical therapy management for the treatment of cervicogenic headache: a

systematic review. J Man Manip Ther. 2013 May;21(2):113-24.

 

2: Posadzki P, Ernst E. Spinal manipulations for tension-type headaches: a

systematic review of randomized controlled trials. Complement Ther Med. 2012

Aug;20(4):232-9. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2011.12.001. Epub 2011 Dec 29. Review.

 

3: Posadzki P, Ernst E. Spinal manipulations for the treatment of migraine: a

systematic review of randomized clinical trials. Cephalalgia. 2011

Jun;31(8):964-70

 

4: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas C, Alonso-Blanco C, Cuadrado ML, Miangolarra JC,

Barriga FJ, Pareja JA. Are manual therapies effective in reducing pain from

tension-type headache?: a systematic review. Clin J Pain. 2006

Mar-Apr;22(3):278-85.

 

5: Lenssinck ML, Damen L, Verhagen AP, Berger MY, Passchier J, Koes BW. The

effectiveness of physiotherapy and manipulation in patients with tension-type

headache: a systematic review. Pain. 2004 Dec;112(3):381-8.

 

6: Gross AR, Hoving JL, Haines TA, Goldsmith CH, Kay T, Aker P, Bronfort G;

Cervical Overview Group. A Cochrane review of manipulation and mobilization for

mechanical neck disorders. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2004 Jul 15;29(14):1541-8.

Review.

 

7: Astin JA, Ernst E. The effectiveness of spinal manipulation for the treatment

of headache disorders: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

Cephalalgia. 2002 Oct;22(8):617-23

 

8: Vernon H, McDermaid CS, Hagino C. Systematic review of randomized clinical

trials of complementary/alternative therapies in the treatment of tension-type

and cervicogenic headache. Complement Ther Med. 1999 Sep;7(3):142-55.

Neck pain

1: Hidalgo B, Hall T, Bossert J, Dugeny A, Cagnie B, Pitance L. The efficacy of

manual therapy and exercise for treating non-specific neck pain: A systematic

review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2017 Nov 6;30(6):1149-1169.

 

2: Varatharajan S, Ferguson B, Chrobak K, Shergill Y, Côté P, Wong JJ, Yu H,

Shearer HM, Southerst D, Sutton D, Randhawa K, Jacobs C, Abdulla S, Woitzik E,

Marchand AA, van der Velde G, Carroll LJ, Nordin M, Ammendolia C, Mior S, Ameis

A, Stupar M, Taylor-Vaisey A. Are non-invasive interventions effective for the

management of headaches associated with neck pain? An update of the Bone and

Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders by the Ontario

Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. Eur Spine J. 2016

Jul;25(7):1971-99.

 

3: Wong JJ, Shearer HM, Mior S, Jacobs C, Côté P, Randhawa K, Yu H, Southerst D,

Varatharajan S, Sutton D, van der Velde G, Carroll LJ, Ameis A, Ammendolia C,

Brison R, Nordin M, Stupar M, Taylor-Vaisey A. Are manual therapies, passive

physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of patients with

whiplash-associated disorders or neck pain and associated disorders? An update of

the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders by

the OPTIMa collaboration. Spine J. 2016 Dec;16(12):1598-1630.

 

4: Zhu L, Wei X, Wang S. Does cervical spine manipulation reduce pain in people

with degenerative cervical radiculopathy? A systematic review of the evidence,

and a meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2016 Feb;30(2):145-55.

 

5: Young JL, Walker D, Snyder S, Daly K. Thoracic manipulation versus

mobilization in patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review. J Man

Manip Ther. 2014 Aug;22(3):141-53.

 

6: Schroeder J, Kaplan L, Fischer DJ, Skelly AC. The outcomes of manipulation or

mobilization therapy compared with physical therapy or exercise for neck pain: a

systematic review. Evid Based Spine Care J. 2013 Apr;4(1):30-41.

 

7: Smith J, Bolton PS. What are the clinical criteria justifying spinal

manipulative therapy for neck pain?- a systematic review of randomized controlled

trials. Pain Med. 2013 Apr;14(4):460-8.

 

8: Huisman PA, Speksnijder CM, de Wijer A. The effect of thoracic spine

manipulation on pain and disability in patients with non-specific neck pain: a

systematic review. Disabil Rehabil. 2013 Sep;35(20):1677-85.

 

9: Rodine RJ, Vernon H. Cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review on treatment

by spinal manipulation and measurement with the Neck Disability Index. J Can

Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Mar;56(1):18-28.

 

10: Cross KM, Kuenze C, Grindstaff TL, Hertel J. Thoracic spine thrust

manipulation improves pain, range of motion, and self-reported function in

patients with mechanical neck pain: a systematic review. J Orthop Sports Phys

Ther. 2011 Sep;41(9):633-42.

 

11: Gemmell H, Miller P. Comparative effectiveness of manipulation, Mobilisation

and the activator instrument in treatment of non-specific neck pain: a systematic

review. Chiropr Osteopat. 2006 Apr 19;14:7.

 

12: Bronfort G, Haas M, Evans RL, Bouter LM. Efficacy of spinal manipulation and

mobilization for low back pain and neck pain: a systematic review and best

evidence synthesis. Spine J. 2004 May-Jun;4(3):335-56.

 

13: Hurwitz EL, Aker PD, Adams AH, Meeker WC, Shekelle PG. Manipulation and

mobilization of the cervical spine. A systematic review of the literature. Spine

(Phila Pa 1976). 1996 Aug 1;21(15):1746-59; discussion 1759-60.

Cervical radiculopathy

1: Boyles R, Toy P, Mellon J Jr, Hayes M, Hammer B. Effectiveness of manual

physical therapy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review.

J Man Manip Ther. 2011 Aug;19(3):135-42.

 

2: Rodine RJ, Vernon H. Cervical radiculopathy: a systematic review on treatment

by spinal manipulation and measurement with the Neck Disability Index. J Can

Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Mar;56(1):18-28.

 

3: Zhu L, Wei X, Wang S. Does cervical spine manipulation reduce pain in people

with degenerative cervical radiculopathy? A systematic review of the evidence,

and a meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2016 Feb;30(2):145-55.

Temporomandibular disorders

1: Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V,

Korporaal C. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and

temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther.

2013 Mar-Apr;36(3):143-201.

 

2: Calixtre LB, Moreira RF, Franchini GH, Alburquerque-Sendín F, Oliveira AB.

Manual therapy for the management of pain and limited range of motion in subjects

with signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder: a systematic review of

randomised controlled trials. J Oral Rehabil. 2015 Nov;42(11):847-61

 

3: Armijo-Olivo S, Pitance L, Singh V, Neto F, Thie N, Michelotti A.

Effectiveness of Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise for Temporomandibular

Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Phys Ther. 2016 Jan;96(1):9-25.

doi: 10.2522/ptj.20140548. Epub 2015 Aug 20.

Upper extremity

1: Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V,

Korporaal C. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and

temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther.

2013 Mar-Apr;36(3):143-201.

Frozen shoulder (including adhesive capsulitis)

1: Uppal HS, Evans JP, Smith C. Frozen shoulder: A systematic review of

therapeutic options. World J Orthop. 2015 Mar 18;6(2):263-8.

 

2: Grant JA, Schroeder N, Miller BS, Carpenter JE. Comparison of manipulation and

arthroscopic capsular release for adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review. J

Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2013 Aug;22(8):1135-45. \

 

3: Maund E, Craig D, Suekarran S, Neilson A, Wright K, Brealey S, Dennis L,

Goodchild L, Hanchard N, Rangan A, Richardson G, Robertson J, McDaid C.

Management of frozen shoulder: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness

analysis. Health Technol Assess. 2012;16(11):1-264

Rotator cuff

1: Hawk C, Minkalis AL, Khorsan R, Daniels CJ, Homack D, Gliedt JA, Hartman JA,

Bhalerao S. Systematic Review of Nondrug, Nonsurgical Treatment of Shoulder

Conditions. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Jun;40(5):293-319.

 

2: Clar C, Tsertsvadze A, Court R, Hundt GL, Clarke A, Sutcliffe P. Clinical

effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and

non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence

report. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Mar 28;22(1):12.

 

3: Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Jensen M, Globe G, Hicks M, Korporaal C.

Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic

review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011 Jun;34(5):314-46.

Elbow

1: Sutton D, Gross DP, Côté P, Randhawa K, Yu H, Wong JJ, Stern P, Varatharajan

S, Southerst D, Shearer HM, Stupar M, Goldgrub R, van der Velde G, Nordin M,

Carroll LJ, Taylor-Vaisey A. Multimodal care for the management of

musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand: a systematic

review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa)

Collaboration. Chiropr Man Therap. 2016 Mar 7;24:8. doi:

10.1186/s12998-016-0089-8. eCollection 2016.

 

2: Hoogvliet P, Randsdorp MS, Dingemanse R, Koes BW, Huisstede BM. Does

effectiveness of exercise therapy and mobilisation techniques offer guidance for

the treatment of lateral and medial epicondylitis? A systematic review. Br J

Sports Med. 2013 Nov;47(17):1112-9.

 

3: Herd CR, Meserve BB. A systematic review of the effectiveness of manipulative

therapy in treating lateral epicondylalgia. J Man Manip Ther. 2008;16(4):225-37.

PubMed PMID: 19771195; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2716156.

Carpal tunnel

1: Sutton D, Gross DP, Côté P, Randhawa K, Yu H, Wong JJ, Stern P, Varatharajan

S, Southerst D, Shearer HM, Stupar M, Goldgrub R, van der Velde G, Nordin M,

Carroll LJ, Taylor-Vaisey A. Multimodal care for the management of

musculoskeletal disorders of the elbow, forearm, wrist and hand: a systematic

review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa)

Collaboration. Chiropr Man Therap. 2016 Mar 7;24:8. doi:

10.1186/s12998-016-0089-8. eCollection 2016. R

 

2: Brantingham JW, Cassa TK, Bonnefin D, Pribicevic M, Robb A, Pollard H, Tong V,

Korporaal C. Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and

temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther.

2013 Mar-Apr;36(3):143-201.

Low back pain

1: Franke H, Franke JD, Belz S, Fryer G. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for

low back and pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy: A systematic review

and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):752-762

 

2: Paige NM, Miake-Lye IM, Booth MS, Beroes JM, Mardian AS, Dougherty P, Branson

R, Tang B, Morton SC, Shekelle PG. Association of Spinal Manipulative Therapy

With Clinical Benefit and Harm for Acute Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and

Meta-analysis. JAMA. 2017 Apr 11;317(14):1451-1460.

 

3: de Zoete A, de Boer MR, van Tulder MW, Rubinstein SM, Underwood M, Hayden JA,

Kalter J, Ostelo R. Rational and design of an individual participant data

meta-analysis of spinal manipulative therapy for chronic low back pain-a

protocol. Syst Rev. 2017 Jan 26;6(1):21.

 

4: Rothberg S, Friedman BW. Complementary therapies in addition to medication for

patients with nonchronic, nonradicular low back pain: a systematic review. Am J

Emerg Med. 2017 Jan;35(1):55-61.

 

5: Ruddock JK, Sallis H, Ness A, Perry RE. Spinal Manipulation Vs Sham

Manipulation for Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and

Meta-analysis. J Chiropr Med. 2016 Sep;15(3):165-83. doi:

10.1016/j.jcm.2016.04.014. Epub 2016 May 25.

 

6: Kuczynski JJ, Schwieterman B, Columber K, Knupp D, Shaub L, Cook CE.

Effectiveness of physical therapist administered spinal manipulation for the

treatment of low back pain: a systematic review of the literature. Int J Sports

Phys Ther. 2012 Dec;7(6):647-62.

 

7: Rubinstein SM, Terwee CB, Assendelft WJ, de Boer MR, van Tulder MW. Spinal

manipulative therapy for acute low back pain: an update of the cochrane review.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Feb 1;38(3):E158-77.

 

8: Goertz CM, Pohlman KA, Vining RD, Brantingham JW, Long CR. Patient-centered

outcomes of high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation for low back pain: a

systematic review. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2012 Oct;22(5):670-91.

 

9: Johnston BC, da Costa BR, Devereaux PJ, Akl EA, Busse JW; Expertise-Based RCT

Working Group. The use of expertise-based randomized controlled trials to assess

spinal manipulation and acupuncture for low back pain: a systematic review. Spine

(Phila Pa 1976). 2008 Apr 15;33(8):914-8.

 

10: Licciardone JC, Brimhall AK, King LN. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for

low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled

trials. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2005 Aug 4;6:43.

 

11: Koes BW, Assendelft WJ, van der Heijden GJ, Bouter LM. Spinal manipulation

for low back pain. An updated systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1996 Dec 15;21(24):2860-71; discussion 2872-3.

Lumbar disc

1: Wong JJ, Côté P, Sutton DA, Randhawa K, Yu H, Varatharajan S, Goldgrub R,

Nordin M, Gross DP, Shearer HM, Carroll LJ, Stern PJ, Ameis A, Southerst D, Mior

S, Stupar M, Varatharajan T, Taylor-Vaisey A. Clinical practice guidelines for

the noninvasive management of low back pain: A systematic review by the Ontario

Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration. Eur J Pain. 2017

Feb;21(2):201-216.

 

2: Jordan J, Konstantinou K, O’Dowd J. Herniated lumbar disc. BMJ Clin Evid. 2011

Jun 28;2011. pii: 1118.

 

3: Hahne AJ, Ford JJ, McMeeken JM. Conservative management of lumbar disc

herniation with associated radiculopathy: a systematic review. Spine (Phila Pa

1976). 2010 May 15;35(11):E488-504.

Sciatica

1: Lewis RA, Williams NH, Sutton AJ, Burton K, Din NU, Matar HE, Hendry M,

Phillips CJ, Nafees S, Fitzsimmons D, Rickard I, Wilkinson C. Comparative

clinical effectiveness of management strategies for sciatica: systematic review

and network meta-analyses. Spine J. 2015 Jun 1;15(6):1461-77.

 

2: Luijsterburg PA, Verhagen AP, Ostelo RW, van Os TA, Peul WC, Koes BW.

Effectiveness of conservative treatments for the lumbosacral radicular syndrome:

a systematic review. Eur Spine J. 2007 Jul;16(7):881-99. E

Pelvic pain

1: Hall H, Cramer H, Sundberg T, Ward L, Adams J, Moore C, Sibbritt D, Lauche R.

The effectiveness of complementary manual therapies for pregnancy-related back

and pelvic pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore).

2016 Sep;95(38):e4723.

Coccydynia

1: Howard PD, Dolan AN, Falco AN, Holland BM, Wilkinson CF, Zink AM. A comparison

of conservative interventions and their effectiveness for coccydynia: a

systematic review. J Man Manip Ther. 2013 Nov;21(4):213-9.

 

Groin pain (including inguinal, meralgia parasthetica) – 0

Hip

1: Sampath KK, Mani R, Miyamori T, Tumilty S. The effects of manual therapy or

exercise therapy or both in people with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review

and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2016 Dec;30(12):1141-1155

Knee

1: Jayaseelan DJ, Scalzitti DA, Palmer G, Immerman A, Courtney CA. The effects of

joint mobilization on individuals with patellofemoral pain: a systematic review.

Clin Rehabil. 2018 Jan 1:269215517753971.

 

2: Eckenrode BJ, Kietrys DM, Parrott JS. Effectiveness of Manual Therapy on Pain

and Self-Reported Function in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain: Systematic

Review and Meta-Analysis. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jan 6:1-48.

 

3: Espí-López GV, Arnal-Gómez A, Balasch-Bernat M, Inglés M. Effectiveness of

Manual Therapy Combined With Physical Therapy in Treatment of Patellofemoral Pain

Syndrome: Systematic Review. J Chiropr Med. 2017 Jun;16(2):139-146.

Ankle

1: Southerst D, Yu H, Randhawa K, Côté P, D’Angelo K, Shearer HM, Wong JJ, Sutton

D, Varatharajan S, Goldgrub R, Dion S, Cox J, Menta R, Brown CK, Stern PJ, Stupar

M, Carroll LJ, Taylor-Vaisey A. The effectiveness of manual therapy for the

management of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper and lower extremities: a

systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa)

Collaboration. Chiropr Man Therap. 2015 Oct 27;23:30.

 

2: Loudon JK, Reiman MP, Sylvain J. The efficacy of manual joint

mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains: a systematic

review. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Mar;48(5):365-70.

Osteoarthritis (including arthritis)

1: Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment. Methods of Treating Chronic

Pain: A Systematic Review [Internet]. Stockholm: Swedish Council on Health

Technology Assessment (SBU); 2006 Oct.

 

2: Sampath KK, Mani R, Miyamori T, Tumilty S. The effects of manual therapy or

exercise therapy or both in people with hip osteoarthritis: a systematic review

and meta-analysis. Clin Rehabil. 2016 Dec;30(12):1141-1155.

 

3: Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PA, Alessie JJ, Buijs MJ, Verhagen AP. Massage

therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders

compared to no treatment: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2015

Jul;61(3):106-16.

Repetitive strain

1: Loudon JK, Reiman MP, Sylvain J. The efficacy of manual joint

mobilisation/manipulation in treatment of lateral ankle sprains: a systematic

review. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Mar;48(5):365-70.

Pregnancy

1: Franke H, Franke JD, Belz S, Fryer G. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for

low back and pelvic girdle pain during and after pregnancy: A systematic review

and meta-analysis. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2017 Oct;21(4):752-762.

 

2: Hall H, Cramer H, Sundberg T, Ward L, Adams J, Moore C, Sibbritt D, Lauche R.

The effectiveness of complementary manual therapies for pregnancy-related back

and pelvic pain: A systematic review with meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore).

2016 Sep;95(38):e4723.

 

3: Stuber KJ, Smith DL. Chiropractic treatment of pregnancy-related low back

pain: a systematic review of the evidence. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2008

Jul-Aug;31(6):447-54.

Asthma

1: Kaminskyj A, Frazier M, Johnstone K, Gleberzon BJ. Chiropractic care for

patients with asthma: A systematic review of the literature. J Can Chiropr Assoc.

2010 Mar;54(1):24-32. PubMed PMID: 20195423;.

 

2: Gleberzon BJ, Arts J, Mei A, McManus EL. The use of spinal manipulative

therapy for pediatric health conditions: a systematic review of the literature. J

Can Chiropr Assoc. 2012 Jun;56(2):128-41

 

Hypertension – 0

Diabetes – 0

Peptic ulcer – 0

oesophageal reflux – 0

Rheumatoid arthritis – 0

Chronic bronchitis – 0

Emphysema – 0

Urinary tract infection – 0

Fibromyalgia

1: Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment. Methods of Treating Chronic

Pain: A Systematic Review [Internet]. Stockholm: Swedish Council on Health

Technology Assessment (SBU); 2006 Oct.

 

2: Perry R, Leach V, Davies P, Penfold C, Ness A, Churchill R. An overview of

systematic reviews of complementary and alternative therapies for fibromyalgia

using both AMSTAR and ROBIS as quality assessment tools. Syst Rev. 2017 May

15;6(1):97.

 

3: Bervoets DC, Luijsterburg PA, Alessie JJ, Buijs MJ, Verhagen AP. Massage

therapy has short-term benefits for people with common musculoskeletal disorders

compared to no treatment: a systematic review. J Physiother. 2015

Jul;61(3):106-16.

 

4: Terhorst L, Schneider MJ, Kim KH, Goozdich LM, Stilley CS. Complementary and

alternative medicine in the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia: a systematic

review of randomized controlled trials. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2011

Sep;34(7):483-96.

Irritable bowel syndrome

1: Müller A, Franke H, Resch KL, Fryer G. Effectiveness of osteopathic

manipulative therapy for managing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome: a

systematic review. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014 Jun;114(6):470-9. doi:

10.7556/jaoa.2014.098.

Chronic pain

1: Swedish Council on Health Technology Assessment. Methods of Treating Chronic

Pain: A Systematic Review [Internet]. Stockholm: Swedish Council on Health

Technology Assessment (SBU); 2006 Oct.

 

Chronic fatigue syndrome – 0

Chronic regional pain syndrome – 0

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