Spine J December 2016 PMID 26707074

Are manual therapies, passive physical modalities, or acupuncture effective for the management of patients with whiplash-associated disorders or neck pain and associated disorders? An update of the Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and Its Associated Disorders by the OPTIMa collaboration

Jessica J Wong, Heather M Shearer, Silvano Mior, Craig Jacobs, Pierre Côté, Kristi Randhawa, Hainan Yu, Danielle Southerst, Sharanya Varatharajan, Deborah Sutton, Gabrielle van der Velde, Linda J Carroll, Arthur Ameis, Carlo Ammendolia, Robert Brison

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong agreement, as most discussions reinforce the article's claims about manual therapies, using words like 'effective' and 'evidence,' which highlight high interest and engagement. Some comments, such as references to specific interventions like mobilization and manipulation, demonstrate a deep interaction with the topic, while repeated affirmations underline the perceived significance of the findings.

AgreementStrong agreement

The majority of discussions strongly endorse the publication's conclusions, emphasizing the effectiveness of manual therapies and massage for neck pain management.

InterestHigh interest

Participants are highly engaged with the topic, frequently referencing specific therapies and the overall relevance to treatment approaches.

EngagementModerate engagement

Many comments show active participation, with users sharing their opinions, clinical experiences, and supporting evidence, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the publication could influence clinical practice and ongoing debates about treatment efficacy in neck pain management.

Abstract in brief

  • The 2008 Bone and Joint Decade Task Force found limited evidence on the effectiveness of manual therapies, passive physical modalities, and acupuncture for treating whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) and neck pain-related conditions, prompting a need for an updated review.
  • This systematic review analyzed 38 relevant studies from 2000 to 2014, focusing on randomized controlled trials, cohort, and case-control studies, to assess whether these therapies are effective, considering outcomes like pain, function, quality of life, and adverse events.
  • The findings from recent exploratory studies indicate that some manual interventions, like thoracic manipulation, may provide short-term relief for certain neck conditions, especially in earlier stages of neck pain, but overall evidence remains limited, especially for persistent neck problems.]

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“La electroacupuntura, la contratensión, el masaje de relajación y algunas modalidades físicas pasivas (calor, frío, diatermia, hidroterapia y ultrasonido) no son eficaces y no deben usarse para controlar el dolor de cuello.” #fisioterapia #dolor

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