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114 questions · 133 findings · 7 reviews · Back and Neck

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No studies found 23 · 17.3%GRADE not reported 15 · 11.3%Very low 28 · 21.1%Low 23 · 17.3%Moderate 36 · 27.1%High 8 · 6%

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Functional status at 3 to 6 months Oswestry Disability Index. Scale from: 0 (no dysfunction) to 100 (worse function) · Patients with acute low‐back pain

1 finding from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 225 participants
Low

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Recovery at one week · Patients with acute low‐back pain

It is very uncertain whether spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention changes recovery at one week compared with the intervention alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.89 [0.32, 2.47]
2 studies · 196 participants
Very low

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Recovery at 3 to 6 months · Patients with acute low‐back pain

It is very uncertain whether spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention changes recovery at 3 to 6 months compared with the intervention alone (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
RR 0.75 [0.51, 1.1]
2 studies · 195 participants
Very low

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Serious adverse events · Patients with acute low‐back pain

1 finding from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 2 participants
GRADE not reported

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Pain at 3 to 6 months Scale from: 0 (no pain) to 10 (worse pain) · Patients with acute low‐back pain

2 findings from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 102 participants
Low
Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 104 participants
Low

Spinal manipulative therapy plus another intervention vs the intervention alone

Functional status at one week Oswestry Disability Index. Scale from: 0 (no dysfunction) to 100 (worse function). · Patients with acute low‐back pain

1 finding from 1 review

Spinal manipulative therapy for acute low‐back pain 2012 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 studies · 225 participants
Low

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening vs control

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening showed no clear difference in pain Intensity: VAS 0 no pain to 100 worst pain ( compared with CONTROL (moderate certainty).

3 findings from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
3 studies · 157 participants
Moderate
Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 163 participants
Very low
Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 26 participants
Low

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening vs control

Function: DASH 20% no difficulty to 100% fully unable ( · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

It is very uncertain whether acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening changes function: DASH 20% no difficulty to 100% fully unable ( compared with CONTROL (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 163 participants
Very low

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening vs control

Work Ability Index Scale from: 7 to 49. · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening showed no clear difference in work ability index: 7 poor ability to 49 excellent ability treatment ( compared with CONTROL (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 88 participants
Low

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic + UE Strengthening vs control

Adverse effects · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic/UE Endurance Training vs control

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic/UE Endurance Training showed no clear difference in pain Intensity: VAS 0 no pain to 10 worst pain ( compared with CONTROL (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 198 participants
Moderate

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic/UE Endurance Training vs control

Adverse effects · patients with Acute to Chronic MND

Acute to Chronic MND: Scapulothoracic/UE Endurance Training led to lower adverse effects compared with CONTROL; GRADE not reported.

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
2 participants
GRADE not reported

Chronic MND: Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Stretch + UE Endurance Training vs no treatment or waiting list

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale)

Chronic MND: Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Stretch + UE Endurance… showed no clear difference in pain Intensity: VAS 0 no pain to 100 worst pain ( compared with NO INTERVENTION or WAIT LIST (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
mean difference 0
1 study · 393 participants
Moderate

Chronic MND: Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Stretch + UE Endurance Training vs no treatment or waiting list

Function: NDI 0 no disability to 50 maximum disability (

Chronic MND: Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Stretch + UE Endurance… showed no clear difference in function: NDI 0 no disability to 50 maximum disability ( compared with NO INTERVENTION or WAIT LIST (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
mean difference 0.07
1 study · 393 participants
Moderate

Chronic MND: Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Stretch + UE Endurance Training vs no treatment or waiting list

Adverse effects

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM + Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Strengthening + Static/Dynamic Cervical Stabilization vs WAIT LIST

Patient‐reported pain intensity or pain relief (VAS, NRS or categorical scale) · patients with acute radiculopathy

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM +… showed no clear difference in pain Intensity: VAS 0 no pain to 10 worst pain ( compared with WAIT LIST (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 133 participants
Low

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM + Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Strengthening + Static/Dynamic Cervical Stabilization vs WAIT LIST

Function: NDI 0 no disability to 50 maximum disability ( · patients with acute radiculopathy

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM +… showed no clear difference in function: NDI 0 no disability to 50 maximum disability ( compared with WAIT LIST (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 133 participants
Low

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM + Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Strengthening + Static/Dynamic Cervical Stabilization vs WAIT LIST

Global assessment (patient) Patient satisfaction on scale 0 (not at all satisfied) to 10 (completely satisfied) · patients with acute radiculopathy

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM +… showed no clear difference in patient Satisfaction: 5‐point scale, 1 to 5; very satisfied to… compared with WAIT LIST (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 129 participants
Low

Acute Radiculopathy: Cervical Stretch/ROM + Cervical/Scapulothoracic/UE Strengthening + Static/Dynamic Cervical Stabilization vs WAIT LIST

Adverse effects · patients with acute radiculopathy

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Chronic MND: Cervical Stretch/ROM Exercises + Cervical/Scapulothoracic Strengthening + Static/Dynamic Cervical/Shoulder Stabilization vs WAIT LIST

Global Perceived Effect: General Health Perception 0 worse to 100 better ( · patients with chronic mechanical neck disorders

1 finding from 1 review

Exercises for mechanical neck disorders 2015 · Cochrane Headline outcomes only
no estimate extracted
1 study · 70 participants
Moderate