Credibility of manual therapy is at stake ‘Where do we go from here?’

Oostendorp, R.A.B.

doi:10.1080/10669817.2018.1472948

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“…Currently, manual treatment is applied in treating patients with various conditions, including musculoskeletal disorders, joint dysfunctions, spinal disorders, lymphedema, musculotendinous junction disorders, cystic fibrosis, and, most importantly, after immobilisation [ 31 ].…”

Section: The Benefits Of Manual Therapy In the Treatment Of Muscle Di...mentioning

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TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use

Szabo

Neagu

Teodorescu

et al. 2022

JCM

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Background: It has been estimated that between 30 and 50 per cent of all injuries that take place throughout participation in a sport are the consequence of soft tissue injuries, and muscle injuries are the primary cause of physical disability. Methods: The current literature review was designed between October 2021 and April 2022, according to the PRISMA standards, using the PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. At the screening stage, we eliminated articles that did not fit into the themes developed in all subchapters of the study (n = 70), articles that dealt exclusively with orthopaedics (n = 34), 29 articles because the articles had only the abstract visible, and 17 articles that dealt exclusively with other techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The initial search revealed 343 titles in the databases, from which 56 duplicate articles were automatically removed, and 2 were added from other sources. Results: The combination of these three techniques results in the following advantages: It increases joint mobility, especially in stiff joints, it increases the range of motion, accelerates tissue repair, improves tissue stability, and extensibility, and it reduces soft tissue inflammation (manual therapy). In addition, it decreases the concentration of pro-inflammatory mediators and improves capillary permeability, resulting in the total eradication of inflammation (HILT). It warms the deep tissues, stimulates vascularity, promotes the repose of tissues (particularly muscle tissue), and stimulates drainage (TECAR). Conclusions: TECAR therapy, combined with manual therapy and High-Intensity Laser therapy in treating muscle diseases, presented optimal collaboration in the recovery process of all muscle diseases.

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Section: The Benefits Of Manual Therapy In the Treatment Of Muscle Di...mentioning

confidence: 99%

TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use

Szabo

Neagu

Teodorescu

et al. 2022

JCM

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“…A string of editorials suggest that the credibility of manual therapy (MT) is at stake [1], MT is not fashionable [2], MT has a questionable future [3] and overall MT is in an identity crisis [4]. Whereas much ink and social media has been devoted to the debate between evidence and value for MT interventions versus a hands-off biopsychosocial (BPS) approach [5], little attention has been given to how MT is being taught at entry level and beyond.…”

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The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?

Kolb

McDevitt

Young

et al. 2020

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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“…Indeed, there is a current debate within the physiotherapy community as how to best manage patients with chronic pain, resulting in polarized opinions regarding treatment approaches. One such recent debate has been the use of manual therapy delivered solely using a biomechanical model, leading clinicians to reevaluate the use, mechanisms and accompanying narratives of these approaches [19,20].…”

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How manual therapy provided a gateway to a biopsychosocial management approach in an adult with chronic post-surgical low back pain: a case report

Toomey

Reid

White

2020

Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy

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Background:The management of patients with chronic post-surgical low back pain can be very challenging to surgeons, physiotherapists, and patients alike. Subsequent surgery is often associated with post-operative complications and even lower levels of success than the initial spinal surgery. Physiotherapy is often recommended as the first-line management, however, debate exists amongst physiotherapists regarding the optimal treatment strategy. A key focus of this debate has been the use of manual therapy in chronic pain populations, leading clinicians to reevaluate its use. Case description: A 44-year-old female presented to physiotherapy with a 13-year history of persistent pain, having had a spinal fusion 12 years prior, following a skiing accident. Her primary complaints were pain and decreased self-efficacy. The patient was treated with a 12week multimodal approach consisting of manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and pain neuroscience education. Outcomes: The patient had a significant reduction in the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) and the Fear Avoidance Belief Questionnaire Physical Activity Subscale (FABQ-PA) scores following the intervention. She returned to running and cycling, reporting that pain was something she would 'work with instead of against'. Discussion: This case study suggests that manual therapy can enhance an individualized biopsychosocial approach in the physiotherapy management of a patient with chronic postsurgical low back pain. Further research is needed to evaluate optimal intervention dosages and effective strategies in the management of patients with chronic low back pain following spinal surgery.

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Credibility of manual therapy is at stake ‘Where do we go from here?’

Cited by 10 publications

References 37 publications

TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use

TECAR Therapy Associated with High-Intensity Laser Therapy (Hilt) and Manual Therapy in the Treatment of Muscle Disorders: A Literature Review on the Theorised Effects Supporting Their Use

The evolution of manual therapy education: what are we waiting for?

How manual therapy provided a gateway to a biopsychosocial management approach in an adult with chronic post-surgical low back pain: a case report

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