Journal article
A Cochrane Review of Manipulation and Mobilization for Mechanical Neck Disorders
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN AND OBJECTIVES: Our systematic review of randomized trials assessed whether manipulation and mobilization relieve pain or improve function/disability, patient satisfaction, and global perceived effect in adults with mechanical neck disorders.
SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Neck disorders are common, disabling, and costly.
Authors
Gross AR; Hoving JL; Haines TA; Goldsmith CH; Kay T; Aker P; Bronfort G
Journal
Spine, Vol. 29, No. 14, pp. 1541–1548
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
7 2004
DOI
10.1097/01.brs.0000131218.35875.ed
ISSN
0362-2436
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAgedCombined Modality TherapyEvidence-Based MedicineExercise TherapyFemaleHeadacheHumansMaleManipulation, ChiropracticManipulation, SpinalMiddle AgedNeck PainPain MeasurementPatient SatisfactionPhysical Therapy ModalitiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicRecovery of FunctionTreatment Outcome