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Manual therapy appears to reduce rotator cuff tendinopathy pain; inconclusive on function
September 2015
Manual therapy appears to reduce rotator cuff tendinopathy pain; inconclusive on function
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Efficacy of Manual Therapy for Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2015 May;45(5):330-50.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis of manual therapy (MT) for rotator cuff tendinopathy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of MT on pain reduction and improvement of function in this condition. Pooled analyses suggested that MT, either alone or in combination with additional interventions, displayed significantly greater pain reduction when com...
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