Effects of spinal manipulation on sensorimotor function in low back pain patients--A randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low back pain (LBP) is a major health problem in industrialized societies. Spinal manipulation (SM) is often used for treating LBP, though the therapeutic mechanisms remain elusive. Research suggests that sensorimotor changes may be involved in LBP. It is hypothesized that SM may generate its beneficial effects by affecting sensorimotor functions.

Objectives

To compare changes in sensorimotor function, as measured by postural sway and response to sudden load, in LBP patients following the delivery of high-velocity low amplitude (HVLA)-SM or low-velocity variable amplitude (LVVA)-SM versus a sham control intervention.

Design

A three-arm (1:1:1 ratio) randomized controlled trial.

Methods

A total of 221 participants who were between 21 and 65 years, hav

SUBMITTER: Goertz CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4713351 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature