Orthopaedic Manipulation

Unlocking Cervical Mobility: Why Adding Rib Mobilization to Diaphragm Release Accelerates Recovery in Neck Pain Patients

A new RCT demonstrates that combining rib mobilization with diaphragm release significantly improves pain and range of motion in non-specific neck pain.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/rib-mobilization-diaphragm-release-neck-pain/

TMPT vs. Exercise for Chronic Neck Pain: The TAMERE RCT Insights

Explore the TAMERE RCT comparing TMPT and exercise for chronic neck pain. Understand short-term vs long-term clinical outcomes for physiotherapy.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/tmpt-vs-exercise-chronic-neck-pain-tamere-rct/

Pilates vs. Kinesiotaping for Neck Pain in Office Workers: Clinical Insights from an RCT

Explore a new RCT comparing Pilates and Kinesiotaping for chronic neck pain in office workers. Key insights for professional physiotherapy practice.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/pilates-vs-kinesiotaping-neck-pain-office-workers/

High-Intensity Aerobic Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: Challenging the Low-Impact Paradigm

New RCT evidence shows high-intensity aerobic exercise is safe and highly effective for knee osteoarthritis, improving cartilage metabolism, pain, and function.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/high-intensity-aerobic-exercise-knee-osteoarthritis-cartilage-2/

Tissue Flossing vs. Neural Mobilization for Ankle Mobility in Young Athletes

A critique of a 2026 RCT comparing tissue flossing and neural mobilization for ankle mobility in adolescent basketball athletes. Do these quick fixes help or do they not?

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/tissue-flossing-vs-neural-mobilization-ankle-dorsiflexion-athletes/

Unpacking RTM vs. Cervical Traction: Evidence for Axial Neck Pain in CDD

Explore the latest RCT comparing rotation-traction manipulation and cervical traction for axial neck pain due to CDD. Discover clinical insights for your practice.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/unpacking-rtm-vs-cervical-traction-evidence-for-axial-neck-pain-in-cdd/

Can foam rolling improve stretching outcomes for tight muscles?

In 2016, a study conducted by Robert W. Morton and colleagues has explored the long-term effects of self-myofascial release (SMR) in combination with static stretching (SS) on hamstring flexibility. While both SMR and SS are commonly used to improve joint range of motion (ROM) and reduce muscle stiffness, this research is the first to investigate...

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/can-foam-rolling-improve-stretching-outcomes-for-tight-muscles/

How do different exercises impact pain and depression in fibromyalgia patients?

In 2017, a study highlights the benefits of different exercise therapies in improving the quality of life for fibromyalgia (FM) patients, offering key insights into muscle stretching exercises and resistance training. Conducted by a team of Brazilian researchers led by Ana Assumpção, the randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the impact of these two exercise...

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/how-do-different-exercises-impact-pain-and-depression-in-fibromyalgia-patients/

BFR Walking for Sedentary Patients: A Crossover Study's Insights

Explore a randomized crossover trial on low-intensity blood flow restriction walking for sedentary individuals. Discover hemodynamic and perceptual responses, and optimal LOP ranges.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/bfr-walking-sedentary-patients-crossover-study-insights/

ACR vs MUA for Frozen Shoulder: Clinical Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness

An evidence-based review of a recent RCT comparing Arthroscopic Capsular Release (ACR) and Manipulation Under Anaesthesia (MUA) for frozen shoulder.

https://www.orthopaedicmanipulation.com/acr-vs-mua-for-frozen-shoulder/