Force transmission between thoracic and cervical segments of the spine during prone-lying high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulation: A proof of principle for the concept of regional interdependence

Forces imparted to thoracic spine during high-velocity low-amplitude spinal manipulative therapy were transmitted to the cervical spine, which provided a precursor for the regional interdependence model for manual therapy. Friction between the participant's face and the treatment table's head rest likely amplified cervical compressive forces.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - July 4, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Shawn Engell, John J. Triano, Samuel J. Howarth Source Type: research