Trial reportJournal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation2017
PNF and manual therapy treatment results of patients with cervical spine osteoarthritis.
Trial report in Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07375823 (Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Applied Concurrently With Active Movement and Exercise Therapy in Cervical Radiculopathy), which is not on this map. Cited by 8 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Effects of Electrical Muscle Stimulation Applied Concurrently With Active Movement and Exercise Therapy in Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Trial
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 33 citations in OpenAlex.
- The majority of clinical trials assessing mobilization and manipulation for neck pain lack a pragmatic approach: a systematic review of 174 trials.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2024Pooled it
- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques in adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of musculoskeletal & neuronal interactions · 2019Pooled it
- Efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy in older adults with chronic spinal conditions: an updated systematic review.The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association · 2026Article
- Virtual reality-enhanced rehabilitation for improving musculoskeletal function and recovery after trauma.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2025Review
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation for the Upper Extremity and Scapula: Review and Update on Rehabilitation of Shoulder Pathology.International journal of sports physical therapy · 2025Article
- Development of a basic evaluation model for manual therapy learning in rehabilitation students based on the Delphi method.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and both sides up ball exercise on pain level, range of motion, muscle function after total knee arthroplasty.Journal of exercise rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Pain Intensity and Functional Disability in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2020Review
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Abstract
purposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of PNF and manual therapy methods in the treatment of patients with cervical spine osteoarthritis, especially their efficacy in reducing pain and improving functionality in everyday life. Long-term results were also compared in order to determine which method of treatment is more effective. SUBJECTS AND
methodsEighty randomly selected females aged 45-65 were included in the study. They were randomly divided into two groups of 40 persons. One group received PNF treatment and the other received manual therapy (MAN.T). To evaluate functional capabilities, the Functional Rating Index was used. To evaluate changes in pain, a shortened version of the McGill Questionnaire was used.
resultThe PNF group achieved a greater reduction in pain than the MAN.T group. The PNF group showed a greater improvement in performing daily activities such as sleeping, personal care, travelling, work, recreation, lifting, walking and standing as well as decreased intensity and frequency of pain compared to the MAN.T group.
conclusionThe PNF method proved to be more effective in both short (after two weeks) and long (after three months) term.
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