Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 2024/05, 32(1):17. doi: 10.1186/s12998-024-00537-0, type of study: ,rev,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

manual therapy [6]
physiotherapy [59]
osteopathic medicine [2109]
chiropractic [126]
soft tissue technique [5]
musculoskeletal conditions [3]
evidence [199]
teaching [83]
review [753]

Abstract:

Musculoskeletal conditions are the leading contributor to global disability and health burden. Manual therapy (MT) interventions are commonly recommended in clinical guidelines and used in the management of musculoskeletal conditions. Traditional systems of manual therapy (TMT), including physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic, and soft tissue therapy have been built on principles such as clinician-centred assessment, patho-anatomical reasoning, and technique specificity. These historical principles are not supported by current evidence. However, data from clinical trials support the clinical and cost effectiveness of manual therapy as an intervention for musculoskeletal conditions, when used as part of a package of care.