International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
ISSN: 2329-9096
David Browder
Tanzania
Research Article
Benefits of Thoracic Thrust Manipulation when Applied with a Multi-Modal Treatment Approach in Individuals with Mechanical Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Trial
Author(s): Samannaaz S Khoja, David Browder, Daniel Daliman and Sara R PivaSamannaaz S Khoja, David Browder, Daniel Daliman and Sara R Piva
Objectives: Mechanical neck pain is generally treated with a multimodal approach that includes electro/thermal modalities, exercise and non-thrust manual therapy to the neck. Recent studies reported beneficial effects of thoracic thrust manipulation (TTM) but evidence for additive effects of TTM over multimodal neck program (MNP) is limited. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the supplementary effects of TTM on pain and disability when applied in addition to a MNP to treat mechanical neck pain.
Methods: Twenty-two eligible subjects (age: 38 ± 11 years, BMI: 25 ± 5 Kg/m2, 68% female) were randomized to receive MNP only or MNP+TTM for a maximum of 12 sessions. Outcomes were assessed at baseline and at 6 weeks follow up, and consisted of the numeric pain rating scale (NPS), Neck Disability Index (NDI), Global.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000306