Kenneth Learman
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View article: The mechanisms of manual therapy: A living review of systematic, narrative, and scoping reviews
The mechanisms of manual therapy: A living review of systematic, narrative, and scoping reviews Open
Introduction Treatment mechanisms are the underlying process or pathway through which a treatment influences the body. This includes molecular, cellular and physiological processes or pathways contributing to treatment effect. Manual thera…
View article: Patient Factors Associated With Treatment Effect of Manual Therapy: A Scoping Review
Patient Factors Associated With Treatment Effect of Manual Therapy: A Scoping Review Open
OBJECTIVES: To identify the association between pain phenotypic variables and manual therapy (MT) pain outcomes. DESIGN: Scoping review. LITERATURE SEARCH: The databases MEDLINE, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CI…
View article: Older adults are impaired in the release of grip force during a force tracking task
Older adults are impaired in the release of grip force during a force tracking task Open
Age-related changes in force generation have been implicated in declines in older adult manual dexterity. While force generation is a critical aspect of the successful manipulation of objects, the controlled release of force represents the…
View article: Priorities in updating training paradigms in orthopedic manual therapy: an international Delphi study
Priorities in updating training paradigms in orthopedic manual therapy: an international Delphi study Open
Orthopedic manual therapy (OMT) education demonstrates significant variability between philosophies and while literature has offered a more comprehensive understanding of the contextual, patient specific, and technique factors which intera…
View article: Priorities in updating training paradigms in orthopedic manual therapy: an international Delphi study
Priorities in updating training paradigms in orthopedic manual therapy: an international Delphi study Open
Purpose: Orthopedic manual therapy (OMT) education demonstrates significant variability between philosophies and while literature has offered a more comprehensive understanding of the contextual, patient specific, and technique factors whi…
View article: The effectiveness of superficial versus deep dry needling or acupuncture for reducing pain and disability in individuals with spine-related painful conditions: a systematic review with meta-analysis
The effectiveness of superficial versus deep dry needling or acupuncture for reducing pain and disability in individuals with spine-related painful conditions: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of deep versus superficial dry needling or acupuncture on pain and disability for spine-related painful conditions. A secondary purpose was to account for the dif…
View article: A randomized clinical trial comparing non-thrust manipulation with segmental and distal dry needling on pain, disability, and rate of recovery for patients with non-specific low back pain
A randomized clinical trial comparing non-thrust manipulation with segmental and distal dry needling on pain, disability, and rate of recovery for patients with non-specific low back pain Open
Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the within and between-group effects of segmental and distal dry needling (DN) without needle manipulation to a semi-standardized non-thrust manipulation (NTM) targeting the symptomatic s…
View article: Self-reported sinus headaches are associated with neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction: a preliminary observational case control study
Self-reported sinus headaches are associated with neck pain and cervical musculoskeletal dysfunction: a preliminary observational case control study Open
Objectives: Headaches can be associated with rhinosinusitis and may present a diagnostic challenge because of symptomatic overlap with other recurring headaches. Neck pain has received extensive attention in migraine, tension-type and cerv…
View article: Should evidence or sound clinical reasoning dictate patient care?
Should evidence or sound clinical reasoning dictate patient care? Open
Orthopaedic manual physical therapy (OMPT) practice incorporates an evidence-based practice (EBP) model, including research integration, clinical expertise, and patient values and circumstances. Co...
View article: Can experienced physiotherapists identify which patients are likely to succeed with physical therapy treatment?
Can experienced physiotherapists identify which patients are likely to succeed with physical therapy treatment? Open
Clinician predicted prognosis is potentially valuable for patients, as a good predicted prognosis is associated with improvements in disability and rate of recovery.