A Comparison Between the Effects of Scapulothoracic Mobilization Plus Physical Therapy With Physical Therapy Alone in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Dry Needling Plus Conventional Physiotherapy for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of conventional physiotherapy plus dry needling (DN) technique in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain with sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and upper trapezius (UT) muscles involvement.                                                                               Methods: This study was designed as a single-blind randomized clinical trial. A...

The effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise for mechanical neck pain: a randomized clinical trial.

STUDY DESIGN Randomized clinical trial. OBJECTIVE To assess the effectiveness of manual physical therapy and exercise (MTE) for mechanical neck pain with or without unilateral upper extremity (UE) symptoms, as compared to a minimal intervention (MIN) approach. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Mounting evidence supports the use of manual therapy and exercise for mechanical neck pain, but no studie...

Comparison of Two Manual Therapy Techniques in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Comparing lumbosacral orthosis to routine physical therapy on postural stability in patients with chronic low back pain: A randomized trial

Background: Poor balance performance and impaired postural control have been frequently reported in patients with low back pain. However, postural control is rarely monitored during the course of treatment even though poor postural control may contribute to chronicity and recurrence of symptoms. Therefore, the present study aimed at investigating the effect of a nonextensible lumbosacral orth...

The Effect of Combination Therapy; Manual Therapy and Exercise, in Patients With Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Purpose: Neck pain is one of the most common health problems that its prevalence ranges from 34% to 50%. Chronic Neck Pain (CNP) is also a frequent complaint in the general population. The pathogenesis of nonspecific CNP is not clear. This study aimed to assess the effects of soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and exercise on neck Range of Motion (ROM), Neck Disability Index (NDI), an...