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Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for mechanical neck pain
December 2013
Thoracic spine thrust manipulation for mechanical neck pain
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
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. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2011.3670. Epub 2011 Aug 31Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
There is currently no gold standard treatment for mechanical neck pain. This systematic review assessed 6 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to evaluate the effects of thoracic spine thrust manipulation on pain, range of motion, and self-reported function in patients with mechanical neck pain. Results revealed that this treatment led to short-term improvement in patients with acute or subacute me...
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