Effects of manual therapies on stability in people with musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review

ConclusionImprovement in stability measures were reported in studies comparing manual therapy in the short term, but not long-term follow-up. There was no clear association between significant pain reduction and measures of stability. Further prospective studies are recommended to investigate whether manual therapies should be part of an integrative healthcare plan for risk of falls management and when a transition from manual therapy to more active interventions should occur for long term management.
Source: Chiropractic and Manual Therapies - Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research