SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Manual Therapy in Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
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- Effectiveness of high-intensity laser therapy in patients with spinal radiculopathy: a systematic review with meta-analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of Manual Therapy on Parkinson's Gait: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Pooled it
- Manual therapy for non-radicular cervical spine related impairments: establishing a 'Trustworthy' living systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2023Pooled it
- Effects of Neurodynamic Mobilization on Health-Related Quality of Life and Cervical Deep Flexors Endurance in Patients of Cervical Radiculopathy: A Randomized Trial.BioMed research international · 2022Trial
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- Neurofunctional Assessments in Lumbar Spondylosis: Outcomes After Rehabilitation Treatment.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2026Article
- Assessment and Rehabilitation in Cervical Radiculopathy-Efficacy of Structured Program with or Without Neurotrophic Agents.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Exploring the biomechanical mechanisms of cervical rotation manipulation in different lateral bending positions: a finite element analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Correlation analysis between neck muscles and lifestyle habits in patients with cervical instability.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Article
- Manual Therapy for Cervical Radiculopathy: Effects on Neck Disability and Pain - A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2025Review
- Quantitative analysis of the prone stretching and adjusting neck manipulation based on motion capture technology and three-dimensional force measuring tables.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Article
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- Association between Hip/Groin Pain and Hip ROM and Strength in Elite Female Soccer Players.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes after Cervical Spine Surgery: Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Rethinking neck-related arm pain: hypothetical clinical scenarios to differentiate the underlying IASP-defined pain mechanisms.The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy · 2024Review
- Optimization of traction parameters for lumbar scoliosis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Article
- Effect of Forward Head Posture on Resting State Brain Function.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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- Effect of three-volt moxibustion with helium-neon laser irradiation on quality of care in patients with lumbar radiculopathy spondylosis.World journal of clinical cases · 2024Article
- Non-Surgical Approaches to the Management of Lumbar Disc Herniation Associated with Radiculopathy: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to describe and update current knowledge of manual therapy accuracy in treating cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, to identify the limitations in current studies, and to suggest areas for future research. The study was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed and Web of Science databases up to April 2020. The following inclusion criteria were used: (1) presence of radiculopathy; (2) treatment defined as manual therapy (i.e., traction, manipulation, mobilization); and (3) publication defined as a Randomized Controlled Trial. The electronic literature search resulted in 473 potentially relevant articles. Finally, 27 articles were accepted: 21 on cervical (CR) and 6 in lumbar radiculopathy (LR). The mean PEDro score for CR was 6.6 (SD 1.3), and for LR 6.7 (SD 1.6). Traction-oriented techniques are the most frequently chosen treatment form for CR and are efficient in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes. In LR, each of the included publications used a different form of manual therapy, which makes it challenging to summarize knowledge in this group. Of included publications, 93% were either of moderate or low quality, which indicates that quality improvement is necessary for this type of research.
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