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Papers: 13 May 2023 - 19 May 2023

RESEARCH TYPE:
Clinical


Human Studies, Neurobiology

PAIN TYPE:
Musculoskeletal Pain


2023 Mar 03


Phys Ther


37172128


103


3

No Sufficient Evidence for an Immediate Hypoalgesic Effect of Spinal Manual Therapy on Pressure Pain Thresholds in Asymptomatic and Chronic Pain Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Authors

Jung A, Adamczyk WM, Ahmed A, van der Schalk L, Poesl M, Luedtke K, Szikszay TM

Abstract

Spinal manual therapy (SMT) is often used to treat patients with spinal disorders; however, the underlying mechanisms of SMT are not fully understood. This systematic review and meta-analysis investigates the effect of SMT compared with sham treatment or no intervention on local or remote (segmental or non-segmental) pressure pain thresholds (PPTs) in patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions and people who are pain free.