Mobilization of the lumbar spine in a 76-year-old male with mechanical low back pain and an abdominal aortic aneurysm: A case report.

DISCUSSION: No immediate adverse events were recorded, and repeated follow-up imaging indicated no significant AAA expansion. Considering that mobilization causes similar displacement to active motion, research into the safety of MT in this population is warranted as are guidelines for appropriate initial and ongoing clinical screening during treatment in this population.
PMID: 30198815 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice - September 10, 2018 Category: Physiotherapy Authors: Sault JD, Post AA, Butler AY, O'Hearn MA Tags: Physiother Theory Pract Source Type: research