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Cervical manipulation versus thoracic or cervicothoracic manipulations for the management of neck pain. A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2024)
Background: Cervical and thoracic thrust or non-thrust manipulations have shown to be effective in patients with neck pain, but there is a lack of studies comparing both interventions in patients with ...
The effects of soft-tissue techniques and exercise in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy - systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2024)
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is a degenerative clinical disorder that causes load-related pain in the lower pole of the patella or patellar tendon. It predominantly affects young male athletes ...
The addition of diacutaneous fibrolysis to a pharmacological intervention in patients with tension-type headache: a randomized controlled trial
(MDPI, 2022)
Background: Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common headache worldwide. Pharmacological interventions are the most investigated therapies in patients with TTH. The addition of physical therapy ...
Clinical and psychological variables in female patients with cervical syndromes: a cross-sectional and correlational study
(MDPI, 2022)
Background: The objectives of this study were: (1) to compare the pain intensity, cervical range of motion (ROM), psychological distress and kinesiophobia in patients with cervicogenic dizziness (CGD), ...
Is chiropractic spinal manipulation effective for the treatment of cervicogenic, tension-type, or migraine headaches? A systematic review
(Elsevier, 2025)
Introduction: Patients with headaches often seek complementary and alternative therapies, including chiropractic care. Chiropractic spinal manipulation is one of the most commonly used techniques for ...
Strength training vs. aerobic training for managing pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(MDPI, 2024)
(1) Background: Strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) are the most recommended interventions in patients with knee OA. These recommendations are supported by high-quality evidence, but it is ...
Relationship between hip abductor muscle strength and frontal plane kinematics: a cross-sectional study in elite handball athletes
(MDPI, 2022)
Frontal plane kinematics of the lower limb could be especially relevant in the risk of injuries in handball (HB) athletes. An association between lower limb frontal plane kinematics and hip abductor ...
Hip range of motion and strength in male athletes with stage 1 osteitis pubis: a cross-sectional and correlational study
(MDPI, 2022)
Background: The objectives of this study were: (1) to determine whether athletes with stage 1 osteitis pubis (OP) present differences in hip range of motion (ROM) and muscle strength, between both sides ...
Short-term effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization in patients with chronic low back pain. A systematic review with meta-analysis
(Elsevier, 2026)
Introduction: Dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) has emerged as a promising exercise-based intervention for chronic low back pain (CLBP), although its clinical effectiveness remains unclear. This ...
