The effects of thoracic manipulation versus mobilization for chronic neck pain: a randomized controlled trial pilot study
Files
(Published version)
Date
2013
Authors
Suvarnnato, T.
Puntumetakul, R.
Kaber, D.
Boucaut, R.
Boonphakob, Y.
Arayawichanon, P.
Chatchawan, U.
Editors
Advisors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Type:
Journal article
Citation
Journal of Physical Therapy Science, 2013; 25(7):865-871
Statement of Responsibility
Thavatchai Suvarnnato, Rungthip Puntumetakul, David Kaber, Rose Boucaut, Yodchai Boonphakob, Preeda Arayawichanon, Uraiwan Chatchawan
Conference Name
Abstract
[Purpose] To investigate effects of thoracic manipulation versus mobilization on chronic neck pain. [Methods] Thirty-nine chronic neck pain subjects were randomly assigned to single level thoracic manipulation, single level thoracic mobilization, or a control group. The cervical range of motion (CROM) and pain ratings (using a visual analog scale: VAS) were measured before, immediately after and at a 24-hour follow-up. [Results] Thoracic manipulation significantly decreased VAS pain ratings and increased CROM in all directions in immediate and 24-hour follow-ups. The thoracic mobilization group significantly increased in CROM in most directions at immediate follow-up and right and left rotational directions at the 24-hour follow-up. Comparisons between groups revealed the CROM for the manipulation group to increase significantly more than for control subjects in most directions at immediate follow-up and flexion, left lateral flexion and left rotation at the 24-hour follow-up. The CROM for the thoracic mobilization group significantly increased in comparison to the control group in flexion at immediate follow-up and in flexion and left rotation at the 24-hour follow-up. [Conclusion] The study demonstrated reductions in VAS pain ratings and increases in CROM at immediate and 24-hour follow-ups from both single level thoracic spine manipulation and thoracic mobilization in chronic neck pain.
School/Discipline
Dissertation Note
Provenance
Description
Access Status
Rights
Copyright © 2013 by the Society of Physical Therapy Science