Background: Rates of imaging for low-back pain are high and are associated with increased
health care costs and radiation exposure as well as potentially poorer patient outcomes. We …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to explore the effect of combining manual therapy
with exercise on respiratory function in normal individuals. METHODS: The study design …

Background and objective In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), accessory
respiratory muscles are recruited as a compensatory adaptation to changes in respiratory …

Objective The purpose of this preliminary study was to demonstrate the feasibility of a study
that measures the short-term effects of a course of manual therapy (MT) and exercise (Ex) in …

Objective The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of 2 different cervical manipulation
techniques for mechanical neck pain (MNP). Methods Participants with MNP of at least …

Introduction A well-functioning health system delivers quality services to all people when
and where they need them. To help navigate the complex realm of patient care, it is essential …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this case series is to report the results of spinal manipulative
therapy (SMT) for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who were older …

Background context Spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) is commonly used to treat spinal
disorders. Although clinical practice guidelines recommend the use of SMT in the treatment of …

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted a wide range of health services. This study aimed to
quantify the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on manual therapy service utilization within …

Background While the role of complementary medicine therapies such as chiropractic and
osteopathy is yet to be clearly delineated in the Australian context, demand for these services …