Recently conducted randomised controlled trial suggest that thoracic manipulation, education, and exercise did not result in improved outcomes when compared to a sham manipulation, education, and exercise in individuals with chronic LBP. Published in Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy in 2020. Level of Evidence: Therapy, level 1b. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2020;50(1):24–32. Epub 6 Dec 2019. doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.8928…
*Ankylosing spondylitis* (AS) is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness in the spine, pelvis, and other joints, like the hips, knees, feet, and shoulders. AS is a chronic (lifelong) disease, and it is hereditary. Although a majority of people who have AS carry a gene called HLA-B27. *How Can a Physical Therapist Help?* Physical therapy will help improve…
