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…
Low back pain is one of the most common orthopedic happening in everyone’s life. Studies have revealed that 85% of global population has suffered or will suffer low back pain once in their lifetime. So if current Indian population is considered nearly to 130 crores then there could be nearly 110 crore people suffering from low back pain. This figure…
*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…
