Variability and repeatability of spinal manipulation force-time characteristics in thoracic spinal manipulation on a manikin.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As part of multimodal therapy, spinal manipulation (SM) is a recommended and effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain. However, the underlying physiological mechanisms for pain relief are largely unknown. SM thrusts can be described and quantified using force-time characteristics (e.g. preload force, peak force, thrust speed, thrust duration, and thrust impulse). If these biomechanical parameters of SM are important for clinical outcomes, a large variability in the delivery of SM could lead to inconsistent responses and could thereby potentially mask a significant clinical effect. Our goal was to determine variability, and repeatability of thoracic spinal manipulation (SM) force-time profiles in a sample of Swiss chiropractors.

Methods

All interventions were p

SUBMITTER: Nyiro L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552221 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature