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101 Fitz-Ritson, D.
Phasic exercises for cervical rehabilitation after "whiplash" trauma
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 1995, 18(1), 21-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Whiplash-associated disorders
102 Bronfort, G.; Evans, R.; Anderson, A.V.; Svendsen, K.H.; Bracha, Y.; Grimm, R.H.
Spinal manipulation, medication, or home exercise with advice for acute and subacute neck pain
Ann Intern Med, 2012, 156(1 Pt1), 1-10
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
103 Standaert, C.J.; Friedly, J.; Erwin, M.W.; Lee, M.J.; Rechtine, G.; Henrikson, N.B.; Norvell, D.C.
Comparative effectiveness of exercise, acupuncture, and spinal manipulation for low back pain
Spine, 2011, 36(21 Suppl.), S120-S130
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
104 Crane, J.D.; Ogborn, D.I.; Cupido, C.; Melov, S.; Hubbard, A.; Bourgeois, J.M.; Tarnopolsky, M.A.
Massage therapy attenuates inflammatory signaling after exercise-induced muscle damage
Sci Transl Med, 2012, 4(119), 119ra13; (1-8)
Andrology, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscles
105 Brantingham, J.W.; Parkin-Smith, G.; Cassa, T.K.; Globe, G.A.; Globe, D.; Pollard, H.; Deluca, K.; Jensen, M.; Mayer, S.; Korporaal, C.
Full kinetic chain manual and manipulation therapy plus exercise compared with targeted manual and manipulative therapy plus exercise for symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip
A randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2012, 93(2), 259-267
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
106 Holt, K.R.; Haavik, H.; Elley, C.R.
The effects of manual therapy on balance and falls
A systematic review
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(3), 227-234
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Systematic review
107 Ebnezar, J.; Nagarathna, R.; Yogitha, B.; Nagendra, H.R.
Effect of integrated yoga therapy on pain, morning stiffness and anxiety in osteoarthritis of the knee joint
A randomized control study
Int J Yoga, 2012, 5(1), 28-36
Anxiety, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain, Yoga
108 Tachibana, K.; Ueki, N.; Uchida, T.; Koga, H.
Randomized comparison of the therapeutic effect of acupuncture, massage, and Tachibana-Style-Method on stiff shoulders by measuring muscle firmness, VAS, pulse, and blood pressure
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 989705; (1-7)
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional Japanese medicine
109 Slater, S.L.; Ford, J.J.; Richards, M.C.; Taylor, N.F.; Surkitt, L.D.; Hahne, A.J.
The effectiveness of sub-group specific manual therapy for low back pain
A systematic review
Man Ther, 2012, 17(3), 201-212
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
110 Perlman, A.I.; Ali, A.; Njike, V.Y.; Hom, D.; Davidi, A.; Gould-Fogerite, S.; Milak, C.; Katz, D.L.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized dose-finding trial
PLoS ONE, 2012, 7(2), e30248; (1-9)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, posology, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
111 Saayman, L.; Hay, C.; Abrahamse, H.
Chiropractic manipulative therapy and low-level laser therapy in the management of cervical facet dysfunction
A randomized controlled study
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2011, 34(3), 153-163
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laser therapy, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, low-level laser therapy
112 Chaibi, A.; Russell, M.B.
Manual therapies for cervicogenic headache
A systematic review
J Headache Pain, 2012, 13(5), 351-359
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Systematic review, Spine
113 Lin, J.H.; Chiu, T.T.; Hu, J.
Chinese manipulation for mechanical neck pain
A systematic review
Clin Rehabil, 2012, 26(11), 963-973
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine
114 Littlewood, C.; Ashton, J.; Mawson, S.J.; May, S.; Walters, S.J.
A mixed methods study to evaluate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a self-managed exercise programme versus usual physiotherapy for chronic rotator cuff disorders
Protocol for the SELF study
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2012, 13, 62; (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Shoulder, Tendinitis, Cost-effectiveness, Rotatorenmanschetten-Syndrom
115 Buttagat, V.; Eungpinichpong, W.; Kaber, D.; Chatchawan, U.; Arayawichanon, P.
Acute effects of traditional Thai massage on electroencephalogram in patients with scapulocostal syndrome
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(4), 167-174
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Thermotherapy, Traditional Thai Medicine, Therapeutic ultrasound, Thai massage
116 Ogura, T.; Tashiro, M.; Masud, M.; Watanuki, S.; Shibuya, K.; Yamaguchi, K.; Itoh, M.; Fukuda, H.; Yanai, K.
Cerebral metabolic changes in men after chiropractic spinal manipulation for neck pain
Altern Ther Health Med, 2011, 17(6), 12-17
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Neurophysiology, Physiology
117 Vismara, L.; Cimolin, V.; Menegoni, F.; Zaina, F.; Galli, M.; Negrini, S.; Villa, V.; Capodaglio, P.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment in obese patients with chronic low back pain
A pilot study
Man Ther, 2012, 17(5), 451-455
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Obesitiy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial, Pain, Metabolic diseases, Chronic pain
118 Peterson, C.D.; Haas, M.; Gregory, T.
A pilot randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of exercise, spinal manipulation, and neuro emotional technique for the treatment of pregnancyrelated low back pain
Chiropr Man Therap, 2012, 20(1), 18; (1-13)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Mind-body medicine, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics
119 Ibánez-García, J.; Alburquerque-Sendín, F.; Rodríguez-Blanco, C.; Girao, D.; Atienza-Meseguer, A.; Planella-Abella, S.; Fernández-de-las Penas, C.
Changes in masseter muscle trigger points following strain-counterstrain or neuro-muscular technique
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2009, 13(1), 2-10
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Muscles, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
120 Düzgün, I.; Baltaci, G.; Atay, O.A.
Manual therapy is an effective treatment for frozen shoulder in diabetics
An observational study
Eklem Hastalik Cerrahisi; Joint Diseases Related Surgery, 2012, 23(2), 94-99
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Capsulitis, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Metabolic diseases, Mobilisation, Stretching
121 Richards, M.C.; Ford, J.J.; Slater, S.L.; Hahne, A.J.; Surkitt, L.D.; Davidson, M.; McMeeken, J.M.
The effectiveness of physiotherapy functional restoration for post-acute low back pain
A systematic review
Man Ther, 2013, 18(1), 4-25
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Systematic review
122 Gulick, D.T.; Kimura, I.F.; Sitler, M.; Paolone, A.; Kelly, J.D.
Various treatment techniques on signs and symptoms of delayed onset muscle soreness
J Athletic Train, 1996, 31(2), 145-152
Applikationsform, Arnica, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Homeopathy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cryotherapy, Manual therapy, Massage, Muscle soreness, Physical therapy, Phytomedicine, Randomized trial, Salbe, Sports medicine, Thermotherapy, Stretching
123 Peterson, C.K.; Bolton, J.; Humphreys, B.K.
Predictors of improvement in patients with acute and chronic low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(1), 525-533
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy
124 Boyles, R.; Toy, P.; Mellon, J. jr.; Hayes, M.; Hammer, B.
Effectiveness of manual physical therapy in the treatment of cervical radiculopathy
A systematic review
J Man Manip Ther, 2011, 19(3), 135-142
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Systematic review, radiculopathy
125 Peolsson, A.; Söderlund, A.; Engquist, M.; Lind, B.; Löfgren, H.; Vavruch, L.; Holtz, A.; Winström-Christersson, A.; Isaksson, I.; Oberg, B.
Physical function outcome in cervical radiculopathy patients after physiotherapy alone compared with anterior surgery followed by physiotherapy
A prospective randomized study with a two-year follow-up
Spine, 2013, 38(4), 300-307
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Spine, radiculopathy
126 Fink, M.; Schiller, J.; Buhck, H.
Wirksamkeit einer manuellen Behandlungstechnik nach dem Fasziendistorsionsmodell bei schmerzhaft eingeschränkter Schulterbeweglichkeit (Frozen Shoulder)
Z Orthop Unfall, 2012, 150(4), 420-427
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
127 Balthazard, P.; De Guemoens, P.; Rivier, G.; Demeulenaere, P.; Ballabeni, P.; Dériaz, O.
Manual therapy followed by specific active exercises versus a placebo followed by specific active exercises on the improvement of functional disability in patients with chronic non specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2012, 13, 162; (1-11)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
128 Rubinstein, S.M.; Terwee, C.B.; Assendelft, W.J.; Boer, M.R. de; Tulder, M.W. van
Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low-back pain
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 9(CD008880), 1-132
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
129 Parker, J.; Heinking, K.P.; Kappler, R.E.
Efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment for low back pain in euhydrated and hypohydrated conditions
A randomized crossover trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2012, 112(5), 276-284
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
130 Tousignant, M.; Corriveau, H.; Roy, P.M.; Desrosierers, J.; Dubuc, N.; Hébert, R.; Tremblay-Boudreault, V.; Beaudoin, A.J.
The effect of supervised tai chi intervention compared to a physiotherapy program on fall-related clinical outcomes
A randomized clinical trial
Disabil Rehabil, 2012, 34(3), 196-201
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Physiotherapy, Prevention, Randomized trial, Taiji, Traditional Chinese medicine
131 Walker, B.F.; Rench, S.D.; Grant, W.; Green, S.
A cochrane review of combined chiropractic interventions for low-back pain
Spine, 2011, 36(3), 230-242
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
132 Reid, S.A.; Rivett, D.A.; Katekar, M.; Callister, R.
Efficacy of manual therapy treatments for people with cervicogenic dizziness and pain
Protocoll of a randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2012, 13, 201; (1-8) (Studienprotokoll)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Vertigo, Mobilisation
133 Stochkendahl, M.J.; Christensen, H.W.; Vach, W.; Høilund-Carlsen, P.F.; Haghfelt, T.; Hartvigsen, J.
A randomized clinical trial of chiropractic treatment and self-management in patients with acute musculoskeletal chest pain
1-year follow-up
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2012, 35(4), 254-262
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Geriatrics, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Pain
134 McLean, S.M.; Klaber Moffett, J.A.; Sharp, D.M.; Gardiner, E.
A randomised controlled trial comparing graded exercise treatment and usual physiotherapy for patients with non-specific neck pain (the GET UP nack pain trial)
Man Ther, 2013, 18(3), 199-205
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial
135 French, H.P.; Cusack, T.; Brennan, M.A.; Caffrey, M.A.; Conroy, R.; Cuddy, M.V.; Fitzgerald, O.M.; Gilsenan, M.C.; Kane, D.; O'Connell, P.G.; White, M.B.; McCarthy, G.M.
Exercise and Manual therapy Arthritis Research Trial (EMPART) for osteoarthritis of the hip
A multicentre randomised controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(2), 302-314
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
136 Patel, K.C.; Gross, A.; Graham, N.; Goldsmith, C.H.; Ezzo, J.; Morien, A.; Peloso, P.M.
Massage for mechanical neck disorders
Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2012, 9(CD004871), 1-91
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck, Neck pain, Systematic review
137 Kong, L.J.; Fang, M.; Zhan, H.S.; Yuan, W.A.; Tao, J.M.; Qi, G.W.; Cheng, Y.W.
Chinese massage combined with herbal ointment for athletes with nonspecific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 695726; (1-8)
Angelica, Angelica sinensis, Applikationsform, Asarum, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cinnamomum, Chinese medicinal herbs, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ligusticum, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Salbe, Sports medicine, Traditional Chinese medicine
138 Vincent, K.; Maigne, J.Y.; Fischhoff, C.; Lanlo, O.; Dagenais, S.
Systematic review of manual therapies for nonspecific neck pain
Joint Bone Spine, 2013, 80(5), 508-515
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Systematic review
139 Licciardone, J.C.; Gatchel, R.J.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Depression, somatization, and somatic dysfunction in patients with nonspecific low back pain
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2012, 112(12), 783-791
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Mental diseases, Psychosomatic medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
140 Lauche, R.; Wübbeling, K.; Lüdtke, R.; Cramer, H.; Choi, K.E.; Rampp, T.; Michalsen, A.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomized controlled pilot study
Pain intensity and pressure pain threshold in patients with neck and low back pain before and after traditional East Asian "gua sha" therapy
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(5), 905-917
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gua Sha, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial
141 Abbott, J.H.; Robertson, M.C.; Chapple, C.; Pinto, D.; Wright, A.A.; Leon de la Barra, S.; Baxter, G.D.; Theis, J.C.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized controlled trial
1: Clinical effectiveness
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(4), 525-534
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
142 Koh, P.S.; Seo, B.K.; Cho, N.S.; Park, H.S.; Park, D.S.; Baek, Y.H.
Clinical effectiveness of bee venom acupuncture and physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis
A randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow surg, 2013, 22(8), 1053-1062
Acupuncture, Apisinum, Apitherapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Capsulitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
143 Teys, P.; Bisset, L.; Collins, N.; Coombes, B.; Vicenzino, B.
One-week time course of the effects of Mulligan's Mobilisation with Movement and taping in painful shoulders
Man Ther, 2013, 18(5), 372-377
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Taping
144 Klein, R.; Bareis, A.; Schneider, A.; Linde, K.
Strain-counterstrain to treat restrictions of the mobility of the cervical spine in patients with neck pain
A sham-controlled randomized trial
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(1), 1-7
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Spine
145 Yuan, P.; Liu, D.; Zan, Q.; Hao, Y.; Dou, Q.; Zhang, G.; Yuan, H.
Clinical effect of Sidong Wubu method in treatment of closed fracture of upper limbs
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(3), 393-396
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
146 Ding, Q.; Yan, M.; Zhou, J.; Yang, L.; Guo, J.; Wang, J.; Shi, Z.; Wang, Y.; Zhao, H.
Clinical effects of innovative tuina manipulations on treating cervical spondylosis of vertebral artery type and changes in cerebral blood flow
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(3), 388-392
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brain, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine, Tuina
147 Cruser, D.A.; Maurer, D.; Hensel, K.; Brown, S.K.; White, K.; Stoll, S.T.
A randomized, controlled trial of osteopathic manipulative treatment for acute low back pain in active duty military personnel
J Man Manip Ther, 2012, 20(1), 5-15
Occupational health, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Randomized trial
148 Li, N.; Tian, F.; Wang, C.; Yu, P.; Zhou, X.; Wen, Q.; Qiao, X.; Huang, L.
Therapeutic effect of acupuncture and massage for shoulder-hand syndrome in hemiplegia patients
A clinical two-center randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(3), 343-349
Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Electroacupuncture, Hemiplegia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Rehabilitation, Traditional Chinese medicine
149 Oliveira, R.F. de; Liebano, R.E.; Costa, L.D.; Rissato, L.L.; Costa, L.O.
Immediate effects of region-specific and non-region-specific spinal manipulative therapy in patients with chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Phys Ther, 2013, 93, 748-756
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
150 Piekartz, H. von; Hall, T.
Orofacial manual therapy improves cervical movement impairment associated with headache and features of temporomanidular dysfunction
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(4), 345-350
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Randomized trial
151 Elden, H.; Östgaard, H.-C.; Glantz, A.; Marciniak, P.; Linnér, A.-C.; Fagevik Olsén, M.
Effects of craniosacral therapy as adjunct to standard treatment for pelvic girdle pain in pregnant women
A multicenter, single blind, randomized controlled trial
Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand, 2013, 92(7), 775-782
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cranio-sacral therapy, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Obstetrics, Pelvic girdle pain
152 Havris, M.D.; Ancuta, C.; Iordache, C.; Chirieac, R.M.
Study on the effectiveness of the kinetic method in patients with rheumatic diseases and temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Rev Med Chir Soc Med Nat Iasi, 2012, 116(3), 681-686
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Rehabilitation, Rheumatic diseases
153 Goss, D.A. Jr.; Thomas, J.S.; Walkowski, S.; Clark, S.C.; Licciardone, J.C.; Yue, G.H.; Clark, B.C.
Non-thrust manual therapy reduces erector spinae short-latency stretch reflex asymmetries in patients with chronic low back pain
J Electromyogr Kinesiol, 2012, 22(5), 663-669
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Muscles
154 Villafañe, J.H.; Cleland, J.A.; Frenández- de-Las-Peñas, C.
The effectiveness of a manual therapy and exercise protocol in patients with thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis
A randomized controlled trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2013, 43(4), 204-213
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Mobilisation
155 Smith, J.; Bolton, P.S.
What are the clinical criteria justifying spinal manipulation therapy for neck pain?
A systematic review of randomized controlled trial
Pain Med, 2013, 14(4), 460-468
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Systematic review
156 Licciardone, J.C.; Minotti, D.E.; Gatchel, R.J.; Kearns, C.M.; Singh, K.P.
Osteopathic manual treatment and ultrasound therapy for chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Ann Fam Med, 2013, 11(2), 122-129
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Physical therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Therapeutic ultrasound, Chronic pain
157 Moon, T.W.; Choi, T.-Y.; Park, T.-Y.; Lee, M.S.
Chuna therapy for musculoskeletal pain
A systematic review of randomized clinical trials in Korean literature
Chin J Integr Med, 2013, 19(3), 228-232
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Pain, Systematic review, Traditional Korean Medicine
158 Field, T.; Diego, M.; Delgado, J.; Garcia, D.; Funk, C.G.
Rheumatoid arthritis in upper limbs benefits from moderate pressure massage therapy
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2013, 19, 101-103
Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
159 Saetung, S.; Chailurkit, L.-O.; Ongphiphadhanakul, B.
Thai traditional massage increases biochemical markers of bone formation in postmenopausal women
A randomized crossover trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2013, 13, 69
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Climacteric, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Randomized trial, Traditional Thai Medicine, Thai massage
160 Zheng, Z.; Wang, J.; Gao, Q.; Hou, J.; Ma, L.; Jiang, C.; Chen, G.
Therapeutic evaluation of lumbar tendor point deep massage for chronic non-specific low back pain
J Trad Chin Med, 2012, 32(4), 534-537
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
161 Heredia-Rizo, A.M.; López-Hervás, A.; Herrera-Monge, P.; Gutiérrez-Leonard, A.; Pina-Pozo, F.
Shoulder functionality after manual therapy in subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome
A case series
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(2), 212-218
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Electrotherapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Impingement-Syndrom
162 Kromer, T.O.; Bie, R.A. de; Bastiaenen, C.H.
Physiotherapy in patients with clinical signs of shoulder impingement syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Rehabil Med, 2013, 45(5), 488-497
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Impingement-Syndrom, Rotatorenmanschetten-Syndrom
163 Cecchi, F.; Negrini, S.; Pasquini, G.; Paperini, A.; Conti, A.A.; Chiti, M.; Zaina, F.; Macchi, C.; Molino-Lova, R.
Predictors of functional outcome in patients with chronic low back pain undergoing back school, individual physiotherapy or spinal manipulation
Eur J Phys Rehabil Med, 2012, 48(3), 371-378
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Rückenschule
164 Orrock, P.J.; Myers, S.P.
Osteopathic intervention in chronic non-specific low back pain
A systematic review
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14(129), (1-7)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
165 Cleland, J.A.; Mintken, P.E.; McDewitt, A.; Bieniek, M.L.; Carpenter, K.J.; Kulp, K.; Whitman, J.M.
Manual physical therapy and exercise versus supervised home exercise in the management of patients status post inversion ankle sprain
A multi-center randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2013, 43(7), 443-455
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Randomized trial, Sprain
166 Eadie, J.; Water, A.T. van de; Lonsdale, C.; Tully, M.A.; Mechelen, W. van; Boreham, C.A.; Daly, L.; McDonough, S.M.; Hurley, D.A.
Physiotherapy for sleep disturbance in people with chronic low back pain
Results of a feasibility randomized controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2083-2092
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Physiotherapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Walking
167 Brantingham, J.W.; Cassa, T.K.; Bonnefin, D.; Pribicevic, M.; Robb, A.; Pollard, H.; Tong, V.; Korporaal, C.
Manipulative and multimodal therapy for upper extremity and temporomandibular disorders
A systematic review
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(3), 143-201
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Epicondylitis, Joints, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review
168 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Hodge, L.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Osteopathic manual treatment in patients with diabetes mellitus and comorbid chronic low back pain
Subgroup results from the OSTEOPATHIC Trial
J Am Osteopath Assoc, 2013, 113(6), 468-478
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Diabetes mellitus, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
169 Schwerla, F.; Kaiser, A.K.; Gietz, R.; Kastner, R.
Osteopathic treatment of patients with long-term sequelae of whiplash injury
Effect on neck pain disability and quality of life
J Altern Complement Med, 2013, 19(6), 543-549
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Whiplash-associated disorders
170 Ma, Y.; Cui, J.; Huang, M.; Meng, K.; Zhao, Y.
Effects of Duhuojisheng Tang and combined therapies on prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc
A systematic review
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(2), 145-155
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Duhuojisheng Tang, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Physical therapy, Cupping, Systematic review, Traditional Chinese medicine, Stretching
171 Tuncer, A.B.; Ergun, N.; Tuncer, A.H.; Karahan, S.
Effectiveness of manual therapy and home physical therapy in patients with temporomandibular disorders
A randomized controlled trial
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(3), 302-308
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Tempromandibular joint disorder, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial
172 Chester, R.; Shepstone, L.; Daniell, H.; Sweeting, D.; Lewis, J.; Jerosch-Herold, C.
Predicting response to physiotherapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal shoulder pain
A systematic review
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14, 203; (1-29)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch), Systematic review
173 Pinto, D.; Robertson, M.C.; Abbott, J.H.; Hansen, P.; Campbell, A.J.
Manual therapy, exercise therapy, or both, in addition to usual care, for osteoarthritis of the hip or knee
2: Economic evaluation alongside a randomized controlled trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(10), 1504-1513
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Economy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
174 Ebert, J.R.; Joss, B.; Jardine, B.; Wood, D.J.
A randomized trial investigating the efficacy of manual lympathic drainage to improve early outcome following total knee arthroplasty
Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2013, 94(11), 2103-2111
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Surgery, Joints, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lymphatic drainage, Manual therapy, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial
175 Licciardone, J.C.; Kearns, C.M.; Minotti, D.E.
Outcomes of osteopathic manual treatment for chronic low back pain according to baseline pain severity
Results from the OSTEOPATHIC trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18(6), 533-540
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
176 Romeo, A.; Parazza, S.; Boschi, M.; Nava, T.; Vanti, C.
Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hip
A systematic review
Reumatismo, 2013, 65(2), 63-74
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physiotherapy, Rheumatic diseases, Systematic review
177 Poulsen, E.; Hartvigsen, J.; Christensen, H.W., Roos, E.M.; Vach, W.; Overgaard, S.
Patient education with or without manual therapy compared to a control group in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip
A proof of principle three-arm parallel group randomized clinical trial
Osteoarthritis Cartilage, 2013, 21(Suppl.), S145 (Abstract)
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
178 Bodes-Pardo, G.; Pecos-Martín, D.; Gallego-Izquierdo, T.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.; Ortega-Santiago, R.
Manual treatment for cervicogenic headache and active trigger point in the sternocleidomastoid muscle
A pilot randomized clinical trial
J Manipulative Physiol Ther, 2013, 36(7), 403-411
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial
179 Vaughn, D.W.; Kenyon, L.K.; Sobeck, S.M.; Smith, R.E.
Spinal manual therapy interventions for pediatric patients
A systematic review
J Man Manip Ther, 2012, 20(3), 153-159
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Pediatrics, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
180 Barnes, P.L.; Laboy, F.; Noto-Bell, L.; Ferencz, V.; Nelson, J.; Kuchera, M.L.
A comparative study of cervical hysteresis characteristics after various osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) modalities
J Bodyw Mov Ther, 2013, 17(1), 89-94
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cervical syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
181 French, H.P.; Galvin, R.; Cusack, T.; McCarthy, G.M.
Predictors of short-term outcome to exercise and manual therapy for people with hip osteoarthritis
Phys Ther, 2014, 94(1), 31-39
Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
182 Barbosa, A.C.; Martins, F.L.; Barbosa, M.C.; Dos Santos, R.T.
Manipulation and selective exercises decrease pelvic anteversion and low-back pain
A pilot study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 33-36
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy
183 Özdemir, G.; Ovayolu, N.; Ovayolu, Ö.
The effect of reflexology applied on haemodialysis patients with fatigue, pain and cramps
Int J Nurs Pract, 2013, 19, 265-273
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chronic fatigue syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Reflexology, Pain, Muscular Spasm
184 Kumar, S.; Beaton, K.; Hughes, T.
The effectiveness of massage therapy for the treatment of nonspecific low back pain.
A systematic review of systematic reviews
Int J Gen Med, 2013, 6, 733-741
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Back pain (non-specific), Systematic review
185 Litscher, G.; Ofner, M.; Litscher, D.
Manual Khalifa therapy in patients with completely ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in the knee
First preliminary results from thermal imaging
N Am J Med Sci, 2013, 5(8), 473-479
Bandverletzung, Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage
186 Youssef, E.F.; Shanab, A.A.
Mobilization versus massage therapy in the treatment of cervicogenic headache
A clinical study
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2013, 26(1), 17-24
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Manual therapy, Massage, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Spine, Mobilisation
187 Zhang, W.; Guo, W.; Zhao, P.; Zhou, W.; Wei, J.; Li, X.-D.; Liu, L.
Therapeutic effects of Chinese osteopathy in patients with lumbar disc herniation
Am J Chin Med, 2013, 41(5), 983-994
Disc damage (intervertebral), Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Osteopathy, Traditional Chinese medicine
188 Parkinson, L.; Sibbritt, D.; Bolton, P.; Rotterdam, J. van; Villadsen, I.
Well-being outcomes of chiropractic intervention for lower back pain
A systematic review
Clin Rheumatol, 2013, 32, 167-180
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Systematic review
189 Added, M.A.; Costa, L.O.; Fukuda, T.Y.; Freitas, D.G. de; Salomao, E.C.; Monteiro, R.L.; Costa, L.D.
Efficacy of adding the kinesio taping method to guideline-endorsed conventional physiotherapy in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain
A randomised controlled trial
BMC Musculoskel Disord, 2013, 14(1), 301; (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Taping, Kinesio-taping
190 Heymann, W.J. von; Schloemer, P.; Timm, J.; Muehlbauer, B.
Spinal high-velocity low amplitude manipulation in acute nonspecific low back pain
A double-blinded randomized controlled trial in comparison with diclofenac and placebo
Spine, 2013, 38(7), 540-548
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific)
191 Goertz, C.M.; Long, C.R.; Hondras, M.A.; Petri, R.; Delgado, R.; Lawrence, D.J.; Owens, E.F.; Meeker, W.C.
Adding chiropractic manipulative therapy to standard medical care for patients with acute low back pain
Results of a pragmatic randomized comparative effectiveness study
Spine, 2013, 38(8), 627-634
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Randomized trial
192 Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Sánchez-Joya, M.D.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Fernández-de-Las-Penas, C.
Short-term effects of manual therapy protocol on pain, physical function, quality of sleep, depressive symptoms and pressure sensitivity on women and men with fibromyalgia syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Clin J Pain, 2014, 30(7), 589-597
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
193 Lara-Palomo, I.C.; Aguilar-Ferrándiz, M.E.; Matarán-Penarrocha, G.A.; Saavedra-Hernández, M.; Granero-Molina, J.; Fernández-Sola, C.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.
Short-term effects of interferential current electro-massage in adults with chronic non-specific low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Clin Rehabil, 2013, 27(5), 439-449
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Pain, Chronic pain
194 Saavedra-Herandez, M.; Arroyo-Morales, M.; Cantarero-Villanueva, I.; Fernández-Lao, C.; Castro-Sánchez, A.M.; Puentedura, E.J.; Fernández-de-las-Peñas, C.
Short-term effects of spinal thrust joint manipulation in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized clinical trial
Clin Rehabil, 2013, 27(6), 504-512
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
195 Izquierdo Pérez, H.; Alonso Perez, J.L.; Gil Martinez, A.; La Touche, R.; Lara, S.L.; Commeaux Gonzalez, N.; Arribas Perez, H.; Bishop, M.D.; Fernández-Carnero, J.
Is one better than another?
A randomized clinical trial of manual therapy for patients with chronic neck pain
Man Ther, 2014, 19(3), 215-221
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Chronic pain
196 Ofner, M.; Kastner, A.; Wallenboeck, E.; Pehn, R.; Schneider, F.; Groell, R.; Szolar, D.; Walach, H.; Litscher, G.; Sandner-Kiesling, A.
Manual Khalifa therapy improves functional and morphological outcome of patients with anterior cruciate ligament rupture in the knee
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2014, Article ID 462840, (1-8)
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Fracture, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Randomized trial, Regenerationstherapie (Khalifa)
197 Truyols-Domínguez, S.; Salom-Moreno, J.; Abian-Vincent, J.; Cleland, J.A.; Fernández-le-Las-Penas, C.
Efficacy of thrust and nonthrust manipulation and exercise with or without the addition of myofascial therapy for the management of acute inversion ankle sprain
A randomized clinical trial
J Orthop Sports Phys Ther, 2013, 43(5), 300-309
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Randomized trial, Sprain
198 Vibe Fersum, K.; O'Sullivan, P.; Skouen, J.S.; Smith, A.; Kvale, A.
Efficacy of classification-based cognitive functional therapy in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Pain, 2013, 17(6), 916-928
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Exercise therapy, Clinical research, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Physical therapy, Psychology/psychotherapy, Randomized trial
199 Lin, J.H.; Shen, T.; Chung, R.C.K.; Chiu, T.T.W.
The effectiveness of Long's manipulation on patients with chronic mechanical neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
Man Ther, 2013, 18, 308-315
Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Manual therapy, Massage, Neck pain, Randomized trial
200 Peterson, C.K.; Mühlemann, D.; Humphreys, B.K.
Outcomes of pregnant patients with low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment
A prospective cohort study with short term, medium term and 1 year follow-up
Chiropr Man Therap, 2014, 22(1), 15; (1-7)
Observational trial, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Chiropractic, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Obstetrics