The effect of manipulation on pain and range of motion in the cervical spine: a pilot study

• Published in: Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics Vol. 15; no. 8; p. 495
• Main Authors: Cassidy, J D, Quon, J A, LaFrance, L J, Yong-Hing, K
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.1992
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Cervical Vertebrae - physiology; Female; Humans; Male; Manipulation, Orthopedic - methods; Middle Aged; Pain Management; Pain Measurement; Pilot Projects; Range of Motion, Articular; Spinal Diseases - therapy

The objective of this pilot study was to determine the number of patients required for a randomized controlled trial of spinal manipulation for neck pain and to determine if there is a relationship between pain and range of motion (ROM) in the cervical spine. Fifty consecutive outpatients were studi...