Background Chiropractors commonly use a combination of interventions to treat people with
low‐back pain (LBP). Objectives To determine the effects of combined chiropractic …

Purpose The flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) is characterized by the reduction of
paraspinal muscle activity at maximum trunk flexion. The FRP is reported to be altered …

High-velocity spinal manipulation is commonly adopted for treating chronic low-back pain
(CLBP) and has been associated with changes in muscle activity, but the evidence is …

Objective: To compare the efficacy of a manual therapy and an exercise therapy program in
improving postural hyperkyphosis among young adults. Methods: Forty-six women between …

Objective. To determine whether patients with low back pain (LBP) who respond to spinal
manipulative therapy (SMT) differ biomechanically from nonresponders, untreated controls …

Background Flexion-relaxation response of the lumbar erector spinae has been previously
studied after different interventions such as exercise programs or spinal manipulation, in …

This chapter looks at the techniques for performing manipulation, traction, and massage and
the medical literature to support their use. The manipulation section includes information on …

Objective To evaluate the existing body of trials assessing manual therapy for low back pain
(LBP) to determine where it falls on the efficacyeffectiveness continuum. Design …

Background Physiotherapy for people with low back pain frequently includes assessment
and modification of lumbo-pelvic movement. Interventions commonly aim to restore normal …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in the recruitment of the
muscles longus colli (Lco) and sternocledomastoid (SCM) as measured by ultrasonography …