Manipulation and Mobilisation are equally effective in mechanical LBP treatment
New research has been published this week in Manual Therapy comparing the effectiveness of manipulation (TM) and mobilisation (NTM) in patients with mechanical low back pain (LBP). 149 subjects completed the study for an average care period of 35 days. Subjects were included if they were over the age of 18 and had mechanically reproducible LBP. The [...]
Does Passive Mobilization of Shoulder Region Joints Provide Additional Benefit Over Advice and Exercise Alone for People Who Have Shoulder Pain and Minimal Movement Restriction? A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this study was to determine whether passive mobilization of shoulder region joints adds treatment benefit over exercise and advice alone for people with shoulder pain and minimal movement restriction. Design This was a randomized controlled clinical trial with short-, medium- and longer-term follow-up. Setting The study was conducted in a metropolitan teaching [...]
Immediate and carry over changes of C5-6 joint mobilization on shoulder external rotator muscle strength.
The purpose of the study was to assess changes in the maximal muscle strength of the shoulder external rotators immediately and at 10, 20, and 30 minutes after cervical joint mobilization at the C5-6 segment. Eighteen participants with existing or a history of neck pain were screened by 2 investigators independently for muscle weakness of [...]
Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain.
The objective of this review was to assess if manipulation or mobilisation improves pain, function/disability, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and global perceived effect in adults with acute/subacute/chronic neck pain with or without cervicogenic headache or radicular findings. 7 trials (1522 participants) were included. Cervical Manipulation for subacute/chronic neck pain : Moderate quality evidence suggested [...]
Manipulation or mobilisation for neck pain.
The objective of this study was to assess if manipulation or mobilisation improves pain, function/disability, patient satisfaction, quality of life, and global perceived effect in adults with acute/subacute/chronic neck pain with or without cervicogenic headache or radicular findings. 27 trials (1522 participants) were included. Cervical Manipulation for subacute/chronic neck pain : Moderate quality evidence suggested [...]
Intensive care unit-acquired weakness: Risk factors and prevention
 In this article the authors discuss the risk factors for and the prevention of intensive care unit-acquired weakness.  Five main risk factors for  intensive care unit-acquired weakness have been identified. These include multiple organ failure, muscle inactivity, hyperglycemia, and use of corticosteroids and neuromuscular blockers. The authors point out that although strong evidence regarding the efficacy of preventive measures is [...]
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