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Effectiveness of Thoracic Spine Manipulation on the Management of Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials

Tsegay, G. S., Gebregergs, G. B., Weleslassie, G. G., & Hailemariam, T. T. (2023) · Journal of Pain Research · doi:10.2147/jpr.s368910 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Short-term effects of thoracic spinal manipulations and message conveyed by clinicians to patients with musculoskeletal shoulder symptoms: a randomized clinical trial

Riley, S. P., Cote, M. P., Leger, R. R., Swanson, B. T., Tafuto, V., Sizer, P. S., & Brismée, J. (2014) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1179/2042618613y.0000000066 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Effect of Upper Thoracic Manipulation on Mouth Opening and Electromyographic Activity of Masticatory Muscles in Women With Temporomandibular Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Packer, A. C., Pires, P. F., Dibai‐Filho, A. V., & Rodrigues-Bigaton, D. (2015) · Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2015.04.001 · Cited by 25 · see citing works

Thoracic spine mobility, an essential link in upper limb kinetic chains in athletes: A systematic review

Heneghan, N. R., Webb, K. E., Mahoney, T., & Rushton, A. B. (2019) · Translational Sports Medicine · doi:10.1002/tsm2.109 · Cited by 24 · see citing works

A randomized clinical trial to compare the immediate effects of seated thoracic manipulation and targeted supine thoracic manipulation on cervical spine flexion range of motion and pain

Karas, S., & Hunt, M. J. O. (2013) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1179/2042618613y.0000000052 · Cited by 23 · see citing works

The effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal disorders of the upper and lower extremities: a systematic review by the Ontario Protocol for Traffic Injury Management (OPTIMa) Collaboration

Southerst, D., Yu, H., Randhawa, K. A., Côté, P., D’Angelo, K., Shearer, H. M., Wong, J. J., Sutton, D. A., Varatharajan, S., Goldgrub, R., et al. (2015) · Chiropractic & Manual Therapies · doi:10.1186/s12998-015-0075-6 · Cited by 22 · see citing works

Pain and Vertebral Dysfunction in Dry Immersion: A Model of Microgravity Simulation Different from Bed Rest Studies

Treffel, L., Massabuau, N., Zuj, K. A., Custaud, M., Gauquelin‐Koch, G., Blanc, S., Gharib, C., & Millet, C. (2017) · Pain Research and Management · doi:10.1155/2017/9602131 · Cited by 21 · see citing works

Management of thoracic spine pain and dysfunction: A survey of clinical practice in the UK

Heneghan, N. R., Gormley, S., Hallam, C., & Rushton, A. B. (2018) · Musculoskeletal Science and Practice · doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2018.11.006 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

Cervical & thoracic manipulations: Acute effects upon pain pressure threshold and self-reported pain in experimentally induced shoulder pain

Wassinger, C. A., Rich, D., Cameron, N., Clark, S., Davenport, S., Lingelbach, M., Smith, A. R., Baxter, D. G., & Davidson, J. (2015) · Manual Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.08.009 · Cited by 20 · see citing works

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE IS WELL TOLERATED IN PATIENTS WITH DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Moreira-Marconi, E., de Sá-Caputo, D. D. C., Dionello, C. D. F., Guedes-Aguiar, E. O., Sousa-Gonçalves, C. R., Morel, D. S., Paineiras-Domingos, L. L., Lopes-Souza, P., Kütter, C. R., Costa-Cavalcanti, R. G., et al. (2017) · African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines · doi:10.21010/ajtcam.v14i4s.1 · Cited by 19 · see citing works

Effect of manual versus mechanically assisted manipulations of the thoracic spine in neck pain patients: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial

Langenfeld, A., Humphreys, B. K., de Bie, R. A., & Swanenburg, J. (2015) · Trials · doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0763-5 · Cited by 18 · see citing works

Atlanto-axial facet displacement during rotational high-velocity low-amplitude thrust: An in vitro 3D kinematic analysis

Buzzatti, L., Provyn, S., Roy, P. V., & Cattrysse, E. (2015) · Manual Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.math.2015.03.006 · Cited by 17 · see citing works

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE IMPROVES FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW WITH A SUITABLE APPROACH

de Sá-Caputo, D. D. C., Dionello, C. D. F., Frederico, É. H. F. F., Paineiras-Domingos, L. L., Sousa-Gonçalves, C. R., Morel, D. S., Moreira-Marconi, E., Unger, M., & Bernardo-Filho, M. (2017) · African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines · doi:10.21010/ajtcam.v14i3.22 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

The Effectiveness of Spinal Manipulation in Increasing Muscle Strength in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lo, C. N., Ng, J. K. F., Au, C. K., & Lim, E. C. W. (2019) · Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.10.003 · Cited by 16 · see citing works

Spinal manipulation does not affect pressure pain thresholds in the absence of neuromodulators: a randomized controlled trial

Jordon, M. K., Beattie, P., D’Urso, S., & Scriven, S. (2016) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1080/10669817.2016.1230352 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

The Effect of Kinesio Taping in Reducing Myofascial Pain Syndrome on the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Alotaibi, M. M., Ayoub, A., King, T. I., & Uddin, S. (2018) · European Scientific Journal ESJ · doi:10.19044/esj.2018.v14n6p336 · Cited by 15 · see citing works

Inflammatory Biomarker Responses to Whole-Body Vibration in Subjects with Different Clinical Status: A Systematic Review

Moreira-Marconi, E., Teixeira-Silva, Y., de Meirelles, A. G., Melo-Oliveira, M. E. D. S., Santos, A. C. G., Reis-Silva, A., Paineiras-Domingos, L. L., Seixas, A., Dionello, C. D. F., de Sá-Caputo, D. D. C., et al. (2022) · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health · doi:10.3390/ijerph192214853 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Short-term Effects of Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation, Exercise, and Education in Individuals With Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Fisher, L., Alvar, B. A., Maher, S., & Cleland, J. A. (2019) · Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy · doi:10.2519/jospt.2020.8928 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Effect of Seated Thoracic Manipulation on Changes in Scapular Kinematics and Scapulohumeral Rhythm in Young Asymptomatic Participants: A Randomized Study

Rosa, D. P., Alburquerque‐Sendín, F., Salvini, T. F., & Camargo, P. R. (2013) · Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2013.07.006 · Cited by 14 · see citing works

Determining the level of evidence for the effectiveness of spinal manipulation in upper limb pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Aoyagi, M., Mani, R., Jayamoorthy, J., & Tumilty, S. (2014) · Manual Therapy · doi:10.1016/j.math.2014.11.004 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

The effect of direction specific thoracic spine manipulation on the cervical spine: a randomized controlled trial

Karas, S., Hunt, M. J. O., Temes, B., Thiel, M., Swoverland, T., & Windsor, B. A. (2016) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1080/10669817.2016.1260674 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

Whole body vibration exercise in the management of cancer therapy-related morbidities: A systematic review

Lopes-Souza, P., Dionello, C. D. F., de Sá-Caputo, D. D. C., Moreira-Marconi, E., Frederico, É. H. F. F., Marchon, R. M., Bergmann, A. K., Furness, T., & Bernardo-Filho, M. (2018) · Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics · doi:10.5582/ddt.2018.01039 · Cited by 12 · see citing works

The effectiveness of cervical versus thoracic thrust manipulation for the improvement of pain, disability, and range of motion in patients with mechanical neck pain

Brown, K., Luszeck, T., Nerdin, S., Yaden, J., & Young, J. L. (2014) · Physical Therapy Reviews · doi:10.1179/1743288x14y.0000000155 · Cited by 11 · see citing works

The Effects of Core and Lower Extremity Strengthening on Pregnancy-Related Low Back and Pelvic Girdle Pain

Lillios, S., & Young, J. L. (2012) · Journal of Womenʼs Health Physical Therapy · doi:10.1097/jwh.0b013e318276fb16 · Cited by 10 · see citing works

Knowledge and pre-thoracic spinal thrust manipulation examination: a survey of current practice in the UK

Heneghan, N. R., Davies, S. E., Puentedura, E. J., & Rushton, A. B. (2018) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1080/10669817.2018.1507269 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Thoracic thrust joint manipulation: An international survey of current practice and knowledge in IFOMPT member countries

Heneghan, N. R., Puentedura, E. J., Arranz, I., & Rushton, A. B. (2020) · Musculoskeletal Science and Practice · doi:10.1016/j.msksp.2020.102251 · Cited by 8 · see citing works

Supraspinal structures may be associated with hypoalgesia following thrust manipulation to the spine: a review of the literature

Sparks, C. L., Cleland, J. A., Elliott, J. M., & Strubhar, A. J. (2013) · Physical Therapy Reviews · doi:10.1179/1743288x12y.0000000058 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

Strategies to overcome size and mechanical disadvantages in manual therapy

Hazle, C. R., & Lee, M. (2016) · Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy · doi:10.1080/10669817.2015.1119371 · Cited by 7 · see citing works

A Knowledge Translation Programme to Increase the Utilization of Thoracic Spine Mobilization and Manipulation for Patients with Neck Pain

Karas, S., Westerheide, A., & Daniel, L. (2015) · Musculoskeletal Care · doi:10.1002/msc.1118 · Cited by 6 · see citing works

Safe physiotherapy interventions in large cervical disc herniations: Figure 1

Keramat, K. U., & Gaughran, A. (2012) · BMJ Case Reports · doi:10.1136/bcr-2012-006864 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Immediate and lasting effects of a thoracic spine manipulation in a patient with signs of cervical radiculopathy and upper extremity hyperalgesia: A case report

Deschenes, B. K., & Zafereo, J. A. (2016) · Physiotherapy Theory and Practice · doi:10.1080/09593985.2016.1247307 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Effects of Thoracic Mobility Exercise on Cervicothoracic Function, Posture and Pain in Individuals With Mechanical Neck Pain

Lee, H.-J., & Kim, S.-Y. (2019) · Physical Therapy Korea · doi:10.12674/ptk.2019.26.3.042 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Thoracic spine manipulation did not improve maximal mouth opening in participants with temporomandibular dysfunction

Thorp, J. N., & Willson, J. D. (2019) · Physiotherapy Research International · doi:10.1002/pri.1824 · Cited by 5 · see citing works

Immediate Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation Upon Shoulder Functionality in Patients With Sutured Rotator Cuff Repair: A Prospective Study

Belón-Pérez, P., & Cuesta‐Vargas, A. (2018) · Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.02.005 · Cited by 4 · see citing works

Manual Therapy

Huijbregts, P. A. (2011) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-1-4160-3779-8.10048-x · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Spinal manipulation does not improve short-term pain and function in persons with painful shoulder: a systematic review with meta-analysis

Brindisino, F., Garzonio, F., Giovannico, G., Isaia, F., Fiorentino, F., Cavaggion, C., Mourad, F., & Innocenti, T. (2024) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.1080/09638288.2024.2322025 · Cited by 3 · see citing works

Throwing performance after high-velocity low-amplitude thrust manipulation at the cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar junction in elite female water polo players: a randomized blind cross-over study

van der KOLK, H. K., & Scafoglieri, A. (2021) · The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness · doi:10.23736/s0022-4707.20.11470-1 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Effectiveness and safety of thoracic manipulation in the treatment of neck pain: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Yang, J., Zhao, S., Zhang, R., Huang, C., Ke-Yao, H., Cheng, Y., He, C., & Li, L. (2024) · Technology and Health Care · doi:10.3233/thc-248034 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

The Effects of Thoracic Spine Self-mobilization Exercise Using a Tool on Pain, Range of Motion, and Dysfunction of Chronic Neck Pain Patients

Kim, S., Kim, S.-Y., & Lee, M. (2020) · Physical Therapy Korea · doi:10.12674/ptk.2020.27.1.1 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

The short term efficacy of thoracic spinal manipulation on shoulder impingement syndrome

Booyens, R. P. (2015) · doi:10.51415/10321/1347 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Pain and Disability Reduction Following Rib Manipulation in a Patient Recovering from Osteomyelitis of the Thoracic Spine

Prall, J. M., Dunning, J. R., Young, I. A., Ross, M. D., Escaloni, J., & Bliton, P. (2025) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare13121355 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

EFFECT OF MAITLAND VS MULLIGAN MOBILISATION TECHNIQUE ON UPPER THORACIC SPINE IN PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC NECK PAIN - A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Inderpreet, K., Arunmozhi, R., & Arfath, U. (2013) · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Evaluation of the effect of spinal manipulation in upper limb spasticity post a stroke.

Valente, F. M., Lupino, R. A., Ramirez, C., & Bonvicine, C. (2014) · Manual Therapy Posturology & Rehabilitation Journal · doi:10.17784/mtprehabjournal.2014.12.165 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Effectiveness of Thoracic Manipulation on the Treatment of Patients With Mechanical Non-Specific Neck Pain

Abbaszadeh-Amirdehi, M., Mirasi, S., Salehi, H., & Olyaei, G. (2017) · Journal of Modern Rehabilitation · doi:10.18869/nirp.jmr.10.4.145 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

The Effects of the Mulligan Concept on Adults With Lateral Epicondylalgia Compared With Traditional Physiotherapy: A Critically Appraised Topic

Santiago, S., Syeda, M., Bartholomew, J., & Baker, R. T. (2022) · International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training · doi:10.1123/ijatt.2021-0074 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Rotator Cuff Repair and Rehabilitation

Maxey, L., & Ghilarducci, M. (2013) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-07747-7.00005-8 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Influence of Thoracic Manipulation on Type I Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Post–Upper Limb Trauma

Manal, M. H., Amir, M. S., Hesham, H. R., & Yasser, R. L. (2021) · International Journal of Current Research and Review · doi:10.31782/ijcrr.2021.132025 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Effectiveness of cervicothoracic junction manipulation versus placebo on shoulder muscle strength, electromyographic amplitude, and pain in participants with subacromial impingement syndrome

Connors, M. (2017) · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Author Response

Mintken, P. E., Cleland, J. A., Carpenter, K. J., Bieniek, M. L., Keirns, M., & Whitman, J. M. (2010) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.2522/ptj.2010.90.4.644 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

Dysfonctions vertébrales et posturales après simulations de la microgravité

Treffel, L. (2017) · doi:10.70675/c34175a6zdad6z4406zbbfcz0c24208faf28 · Cited by 1 · see citing works

An investigation into the patient management protocols of selected cervical spine conditions by chiropractors in KwaZulu-Natal

Lombard, B. J. (2016) · doi:10.51415/10321/1509

Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage Dysfunction

Steere, J., & Flynn, T. W. (2017) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-28683-1.00059-x

Best Evidence for Examination and Treatment of the Thoracic Spine

Austin, G. P. (2011) · Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc. eBooks · doi:10.17832/isc.2011.21.1.4

The Thoracic Spine and Rib Cage: Physical Therapy Patient Management Using Current Evidence

Burns, S., & Egan, W. E. (2016) · Orthopaedic Section, APTA, Inc. eBooks · doi:10.17832/isc.2016.26.2.7

Comparing manual and mechanically assisted manipulations of the thoracic spine in neck pain patients: A pilot study

Langenfeld, A., Humphreys, B. K., de Bie, R. A., & Swanenburg, J. (2018) · F1000Research · doi:10.12688/f1000research.13780.1

3-Dimensional Cervical Movement Characteristics and the Influence of Thoracic Treatment on a Subgroup of Acute Neck Pain Patients

Krott, N. L., Bloyinski, G. M., & Cattrysse, E. (2018) · Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics · doi:10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.11.002

A Combination of Surgical and Conservative Management of a Patient with Evolving Cervical Radiculopathy Symptoms: A Case Report

Maze, L. (2018) · Iowa Research Online (The University of Iowa)

Chiropractic and mckenzie method assessment and treatment of a patient with a shoulder derangement mimicking adhesive capsulitis

Remsburg, J. (2019) · Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic · doi:10.67681/atgy2333

Clinical management of an adult with erythema infectiosum: a retrospective case report.

Gryfe, D., & Wong, C. (2019) · Europe PMC (PubMed Central)

Dry Needling Versus Sham Needling for Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Critically Appraised Topic

Jack, M. L., Tierney, R., Mansell, J. L., & Russ, A. C. (2020) · International Journal of Athletic Therapy & Training · doi:10.1123/ijatt.2019-0109

Author Response

Cleland, J. A., Fritz, J. M., Mintken, P. E., Carpenter, K., Glynn, P. E., Whitman, J. M., & Childs, J. D. (2010) · Physical Therapy · doi:10.2522/ptj.20100123.ar

Immediate Effect of Thoracic Spine and Shoulder Joint Manipulation and Thermotherapy on Glenohumeral Range of Motions in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis

Kalita, A., Sarma, P. C., Saikia, J. M., Dutta, A., & Rajak, S. (2022) · International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research · doi:10.22376/ijpbs/lpr.2022.12.6.l95-106

Investigation of Acute Effects of Thoracic Manipulation on Trunk Flexion and Balance in Athletes

SARIALİOĞLU, N., & Türkeri, R. (2023) · CBÜ Beden Eğitimi ve Spor Bilimleri Dergisi · doi:10.33459/cbubesbd.1326015

Regarding the assessment of the influence of thoracic spine manual therapy on the women 's cardiovascular system in the course of sanatorium treatment

Vasyliovych, P. A., & Romanchuk, A. P. (2024) · Physical rehabilitation and recreational health technologies · doi:10.15391/prrht.2024-9(4).09

Investigating inter-relationships between pain, mobility, and posture following osteopathic treatment in patients with chronic neck pain

Frith, K. L. (2013) · Unitec Research Bank (Unitec Institute of Technology)

Effectiveness of Thoracic Spine Manipulation for the Management of Neck Pain: A Systematic Umbrella Review with Risk of Bias and Methodological and Reporting Quality

Masaracchio, M. F., Kirker, K., Dewan, B. M., & Caronia, S. (2026) · Healthcare · doi:10.3390/healthcare14020240

The immediate effects of thoracic spine manipulation in patients with neck pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Pan, Y., Chen, J., Liu, Y., Chen, Z., & Liu, J. (2026) · Frontiers in Medicine · doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1790614

Thoracic spine manipulation for the management of thoracic spine pain: a systematic review

Luukkonen, P., Joonas, Y., Rannema, T., & Takatalo, J. (2025) · World Physiotherapy Congress Archive · doi:10.82161/e6qw-3a51

The effect of thoracic spine manipulation on pain and disability in patients with non-specific neck pain: a systematic review

Huisman, P. A., Speksnijder, C. M., & de Wijer, A. (2013) · Disability and Rehabilitation · doi:10.3109/09638288.2012.750689 · Cited by 59 · see citing works

Thoracic spine manipulation for the management of mechanical neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Masaracchio, M. F., Kirker, K., States, R. A., Hanney, W. J., Liu, X., & Kolber, M. J. (2019) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0211877 · Cited by 90 · see citing works

Effectiveness and safety of thoracic manipulation in the treatment of neck pain: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis

Yang, J., Zhao, S., Zhang, R., Huang, C., Ke-Yao, H., Cheng, Y., He, C., & Li, L. (2024) · Technology and Health Care · doi:10.3233/thc-248034 · Cited by 2 · see citing works

Effectiveness of Thoracic Spine Manipulation on the Management of Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Control Trials

Tsegay, G. S., Gebregergs, G. B., Weleslassie, G. G., & Hailemariam, T. T. (2023) · Journal of Pain Research · doi:10.2147/jpr.s368910 · Cited by 25 · see citing works