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Research: GROSS and colleagues, Sch
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Abstract
GROSS and colleagues, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario Canada review (60 references) the use of manual therapies for mechanical neck pain.
Background
Methodology
Results
Although manual therapies have been shown to be effective for mechanical neck pain in the short term when used in combination with other treatments, no one treatment protocol has been demonstrated to be optimal. Specific types of manual therapies have not been investigated in detail and safety is a prime consideration in the application of these treatment. Risk of increased symptoms from manual therapy is low 12% the most common symptom aggravation being vertigo or dizziness. Risk of serious complication or death from neck manipulation is extremely low 0.0001%. Optimal levels of education, training and competence are vital to the safe application of manual therapy.
Conclusion
References
Gross AR et al. Manual therapy in the treatment of neck pain. Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 22(3): 57998. Aug 1996.
