Effectiveness of thoracic spine manipulation for upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders (UQMD), comprising of cranial, cervical, shoulder and upper extremity disorders, are among the most frequently reported disorders in clinical practice. Thoracic high velocity low amplitude thrust (Tx-HVLAT) manipulation is a form of conservative management recommended in systematic reviews as an effective treatment option for aspects of UQMD disorders such headache, shoulder pain and lateral elbow pain. However, no recent systematic reviews have assessed the effectiveness across UQMD. Therefore, this systematic review aims to update the current evidence on the effectiveness of Tx-HVLAT for patients with UQMD on (1) patient-reported outcomes, (2) performance measures or (3) psychosocial outcomes.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: Thoomes E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10510929 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature