Efficacy of Chiropractic Manual Therapy on Infant Colic: A Pragmatic Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Miller, Joyce; Newell, David; Bolton, John R.

doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2012.09.010

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“…However, the studies included in the review were generally small and methodologically prone to bias, and the authors concluded that it was not possible to arrive at a definitive conclusion about the effectiveness of manipulative therapies for infantile colic. The review also included a new high quality RCT [175] of chiropractic manual therapy that found reduced crying time in the treated infants, irrespective of parent blinding.…”

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Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence report

et al. 2014

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BackgroundThis systematic review updated and extended the "UK evidence report" by Bronfort et al. (Chiropr Osteopath 18:3, 2010) with respect to conditions/interventions that received an 'inconclusive’ or 'negative’ evidence rating or were not covered in the report.MethodsA literature search of more than 10 general medical and specialised databases was conducted in August 2011 and updated in March 2013. Systematic reviews, primary comparative studies and qualitative studies of patients with musculoskeletal or non-musculoskeletal conditions treated with manual therapy and reporting clinical outcomes were included. Study quality was assessed using standardised instruments, studies were summarised, and the results were compared against the evidence ratings of Bronfort. These were either confirmed, updated, or new categories not assessed by Bronfort were added.Results25,539 records were found; 178 new and additional studies were identified, of which 72 were systematic reviews, 96 were randomised controlled trials, and 10 were non-randomised primary studies. Most 'inconclusive’ or 'moderate’ evidence ratings of the UK evidence report were confirmed. Evidence ratings changed in a positive direction from inconclusive to moderate evidence ratings in only three cases (manipulation/mobilisation [with exercise] for rotator cuff disorder; spinal mobilisation for cervicogenic headache; and mobilisation for miscellaneous headache). In addition, evidence was identified on a large number of non-musculoskeletal conditions not previously considered; most of this evidence was rated as inconclusive.ConclusionsOverall, there was limited high quality evidence for the effectiveness of manual therapy. Most reviewed evidence was of low to moderate quality and inconsistent due to substantial methodological and clinical diversity. Areas requiring further research are highlighted.

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Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence report

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“…We included two RCTs, [32,61] one cohort study [33] and 22 case reports/series [34,35,[46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][62][63][64][65][66] (Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5). All spinal manipulations and mobilizations were provided by chiropractors.…”

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“…All spinal manipulations and mobilizations were provided by chiropractors. One RCT tested the effectiveness of spinal mobilization for the management of infants with unexplained persistent crying [61]. The…”

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The safety of spinal manipulative therapy in children under 10 years: a rapid review

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Introduction: The safety of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) in children is controversial. We were mandated by the College of Chiropractors of British Columbia to review the evidence on this issue. Objectives: We conducted a rapid review of the safety of SMT in children (< 10 years). We aimed to: 1) describe adverse events; 2) report the incidence of adverse events; and 3) determine whether SMT increases the risk of adverse events compared to other interventions. Evidence review: We searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Index to Chiropractic Literature from January 1, 1990 to August 1, 2019. We used rapid review methodology recommended by the World Health Organization. Eligible studies (case reports/series, cohort studies and randomized controlled trials) were critically appraised. Studies of high and acceptable methodological quality were included. The lead author extracted data. Data extraction was independently validated by a second reviewer. We conducted a qualitative synthesis of the evidence. Findings: Most adverse events are mild (e.g., increased crying, soreness). One case report describes a severe adverse event (rib fracture in a 21-day-old) and another an indirect harm in a 4-month-old. The incidence of mild adverse events ranges from 0.3% (95% CI: 0.06, 1.82) to 22.22% (95% CI: 6.32, 54.74). Whether SMT increases the risk of adverse events in children is unknown. Conclusion: The risk of moderate and severe adverse events is unknown in children treated with SMT. It is unclear whether SMT increases the risk of adverse events in children < 10 years.

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“…Chiropractors reporting using the touch and hold technique have measured at approximately 2 N of pressure applied when using this technique in the pediatric population 31 (Table 3; Fig 3).…”

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Forces of Commonly Used Chiropractic Techniques for Children: A Review of the Literature

Todd

Carroll

Mitchell

2016

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

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Efficacy of Chiropractic Manual Therapy on Infant Colic: A Pragmatic Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial

Cited by 36 publications

References 31 publications

Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence report

Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence report

The safety of spinal manipulative therapy in children under 10 years: a rapid review

Forces of Commonly Used Chiropractic Techniques for Children: A Review of the Literature

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