Thoracic manual therapy in the management of non-specific shoulder pain: a systematic review

• Published in: The Journal of manual & manipulative therapy Vol. 23; no. 4; pp. 176 - 187
• Main Authors: Peek, Aimie L., Miller, Caroline, Heneghan, Nicola R.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Taylor & Francis 01.09.2015
• Subjects: Manipulation; Manual therapy; Original Research Papers; Shoulder pain; Thoracic spine; Manual therapy; Thoracic spine; Shoulder pain; Manipulation

Non-specific shoulder pain (NSSP) is often persistent and disabling leading to high socioeconomic costs. Cervical manipulation has demonstrated improvements in patients with NSSP, although risks associated with thrust techniques are documented. Thoracic manual therapy (TMT) may utilise similar neuro...