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Sham thoracic SMT plausible as a comparator in studies with shoulder pain patients
July 2015
Sham thoracic SMT plausible as a comparator in studies with shoulder pain patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Validation of a sham comparator for thoracic spinal manipulation in patients with shoulder pain
Man Ther. 2015 Feb;20(1):171-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
56 patients experiencing shoulder pain due to subacromial impingement syndrome were randomized to receive thoracic spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) or a sham comparator. The purpose of the study was to determine if a predetermined protocol was a plausible sham for SMT in this population. The study found that patient belief of receiving the active treatment and perception of beneficial effects was...
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