Effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain: a literature review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT) in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) compared to other traditional physical therapy interventions.

Methods

Randomized controlled trials investigating the effect of MDT compared to other traditional physical therapy interventions in individuals with CLBP were considered eligible. For the purpose of this review, MDT was compared to active and passive physical therapy interventions. Independent reviewers assessed the eligibility of studies, extracted data, and assessed the risk of bias. The primary outcomes investigated were pain and disability.

Results

Fourteen studies were included in the review. Of these, 11 provided data to be included in the meta-analyses. Our findings showed

SUBMITTER: Sanchis-Sanchez E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7990734 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature