Table 15 (abstract P34) Synthesis of studies reviewed
From: 5th National Congress of the Italian Society of Physiotherapy
Authors | PEDro value | N | QTFS | Intervention group | Control group | Outcome measures | Results | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sterling et al. (2009) | 5/10 | 39 | Grade II | Spine manual therapy at C5- C6 spinal level: 3 sets of 1’ cervical lateral glide with 1’ rest between sets | Manual contact at C5-C6 spinal level without movement | Pressure Pain Threshold Thermal Pain Threshold NFR(threshold and VAS) | Only NFR increased significantly | Short term |
Picelli et al. (2011) | 7/10 | 18 | Grade I- II | Fascial Manipulation technique: 3- sessions (each 30’) every 5 days | Daily training program including 20’ of neck mobilization exercises + 10’of neck muscle stretching: 10 sessions in 2 weeks | Active cervical ROM Neck pain (VAS) Disability problems related to neck pain (NDI) Pression pain threshold (algometer) | Only cervical ROM increased significantly | 2 weeks |
Antolinos-Campillo et al. (2013) | 7/10 | 40 | Grade I -II | Suboccipital muscle inhibition for 4’ | Active movement of the hip and knee joints on the opposite side for 4’ | Elbow ROM during ULNT-1 Neck pain (VAS) Free- pain grip strenght (dynamometer) | Only elbow ROM increased significantly | Short term |