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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
103
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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.