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ArticleThe Journal of manual & manipulative therapy2015

Regional interdependence and manual therapy directed at the thoracic spine.

Amy McDevitt, Jodi Young, Paul Mintken, Josh Cleland

2 registry-linked trialsOpen access · greenAbstract read
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Article in The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to 2 registered trials, which are not on this map. Cited by 24 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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24citing papers in PubMed, 3 pooled it
2.5field-weighted citation impact, top 12% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

NCT05689723 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

The Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Hip Extension Strength and Jump Height, A Double Blind Randomized Control Trial

TypeinterventionalSponsorMessiah CollegeRan2023 to 2023Enrolled44ConditionsWeakness, MuscleArmsLumbar manipulation, Sham Manipulation
NCT06110039 naunknown statusnot on this mapstarted 2023, after this paper: background citation

Comparative Effects of Cervicothoracic Junction Mobilization With Arm Movements and Upper Thoracic Manipulation in Patients With Subachromial Impinegment Syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorRiphah International UniversityRan2023 to 2024Enrolled30ConditionsSubacromial Impingement SyndromeArmsCervicothoracic Junction Mobilization, Upper Thoracic Spine Manipulation:
3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

24 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 54 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Amy McDevittUniversity of Colorado, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Program, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
Jodi YoungFranklin Pierce University, Physical Therapy Program, Concord, NH, USA.
Paul MintkenUniversity of Colorado, School of Medicine, Physical Therapy Program, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
Josh ClelandFranklin Pierce University, Physical Therapy Program, Concord, NH, USA.
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thoracic spine manipulation is commonly used by physical therapists for the management of patients with upper quarter pain syndromes. The theoretical construct for using thoracic manipulation for upper quarter conditions is a mainstay of a regional interdependence (RI) approach. The RI concept is likely much more complex and is perhaps driven by a neurophysiological response including those related to peripheral, spinal cord and supraspinal mechanisms. Recent evidence suggests that thoracic spine manipulation results in neurophysiological changes, which may lead to improved pain and outcomes in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. The intent of this narrative review is to describe the research supporting the RI concept and its application to the treatment of individuals with neck and/or shoulder pain. Treatment utilizing both thrust and non-thrust thoracic manipulation has been shown to result in improvements in pain, range of motion and disability in patients with upper quarter conditions. Research has yet to determine optimal dosage, techniques or patient populations to which the RI approach should be applied; however, emerging evidence supporting a neurophysiological effect for thoracic spine manipulation may negate the need to fully answer this question. Certainly, there is a need for further research examining both the clinical efficacy and effectiveness of manual therapy interventions utilized in the RI model as well as the neurophysiological effects resulting from this intervention.

Indexed as

Manual therapyNeckPhysical therapyRegional interdependenceShoulderThoracic manipulationThoracic spine

Identifiers

PMID26309384
PMCPMC4534849
OpenAlexW2008058736

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