The evidence surrounding the neurophysiological effects of manual therapy, specifically mobilization and manipulation, in aging and older adults (ie, those ≥50 years of age) is reviewed. Expand. 1. Save. Alert. Time to evolve: the applicability of pain phenotyping in manual therapy. The mechanisms of manual therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain: A comprehensive model 2007) and neurophysiological effects (Vicenzino et al., 1998, Suter et al., 1999, Dishman and Bulbulian, 2000, DeVocht et al., 2005) associated with MT; however the potential interaction of these effects is frequently overlooked. Combined Manual Therapy. Volume 14, Issue 5, October 2009, Pages 531-538. the mechanisms through which MT exerts its effects are not established. In this paper we present a comprehensive model to direct future studies in MT. this model suggests that a mechanical force from MT initiates a cascade of neurophysiological responses from the Objective: Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) is a routinely applied treatment modality for various musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain.The precise mechanisms by which SMT elicits its effects are largely unknown, but recent research supports a multi-system explanation recognizing both biomechanical and neurophysiological mechanisms. Abstract Introduction A body of basic science and clinical research has been generated on the manual muscle test (MMT) since its first peer-reviewed publication in 1915. The aim of this report is to provide an historical overview, literature review, description, synthesis and critique of the reliability and validity of MMT in the evaluation of The proposed model suggests a mechanical stimulus that initiates a number of neurophysiological effects. Hypoalgesia post-manipulative therapy: a review of a potential neurophysiological mechanism. Manual Therapy, 1(1), pp.11-16. Back. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. You must be logged in to post a comment. Background: Physiological responses related to manual therapy (MT) treatment have been investigated over decades using various animal models. However, these studies have not been compiled and their collective findings appraised. a recent shift toward neurophysiological and psychological effects of MT has been observed in the literature Studies detailing the neurophysiological effects of spinal manual therapy have fueled a paradigm shift away from a strict biomechanical model. However, a recent systematic review of the temporal nature of a single session of spinal thrust manipulation found that the neurophysiological effects were only temporary. FYI, the effects of manual therapy are neurophysiological. My highlights … One of the first statements from this paper, "the biological effects of a treatment should be established." This is followed up with, "We believe that research focusing on individual mechanisms in isolation will always fall short of providing meaningful insight." Its effects seem to be mainly mediated by neurophysiological mechanisms . Pandya J, Gunderson T, Cook C. Effects of manual therapy and exercise targeting the hips in patients with low-back pain—A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. 2017; 23 (4):734-740; 113. Background The impact of manual therapy interventions on the autonomic nervous system have been largely assessed, but with heterogeneous findings regarding the di