Manual Therapy in Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathy: A Systematic Review of the Literature.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to describe and update current knowledge of manual therapy accuracy in treating cervical and lumbar radiculopathy, to identify the limitations in current studies, and to suggest areas for future research. The study was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. A comprehensive literature review was conducted using PubMed and Web of Science databases up to April 2020. The following inclusion criteria were used: (1) presence of radiculopathy; (2) treatment defined as manual therapy (i.e., traction, manipulation, mobilization); and (3) publication defined as a Randomized Controlled Trial. The electronic literature search resulted in 473 potentially relevant articles. Finally, 27 articles were accepted: 21 on cervical (CR) and 6 in lumbar radicul

SUBMITTER: Kuligowski T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8201115 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature