Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar spine range of movement following lumbar mobilization and manipulation

Authors: Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N.J. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Volume: 34

Issue: 1

Pages: 46-53

ISSN: 0161-4754

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.11.006

Abstract:

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar rotational manipulation and lumbar central posteroanterior mobilization on lumbar bending stiffness and flexion and extension range of motion (ROM). Methods: A same-subject, repeated-measures, crossover design was used using 32 asymptomatic subjects (16 female and 16 male; mean [SD] age, 25.5 [4.5] years; weight, 65.7 [11.8] kg; and height, 1.70 [0.08] m). Each subject received mobilization or manipulation on 2 different occasions. Bending stiffness was calculated using a 3-point bending model using an electromagnetic tracking device and a force platform; lumbar flexion and extension ROM was measured using an electromagnetic tracking device. All variables were measured pre- and postintervention. Their effect was compared using paired t tests. Results: Manipulation and mobilization did not significantly alter either bending stiffness or lumbar flexion and extension ROM (mobilization: P = .175, P = .613, and P = .535; manipulation: P = .973, P = .323, and P = .439). Bending stiffness changes were not correlated to changes in ROM (Pearson r for stiffness-flexion = -0.102, P = .586; Pearson r for stiffness-extension = 0.014, P = .941). Conclusions: Manipulation and mobilization had no significant effect on bending stiffness or flexion and extension ROM for this group of subjects. Some individual variations in effect were observed. © 2011 National University of Health Sciences.

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Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar spine range of movement following lumbar mobilization and manipulation.

Authors: Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N.J. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: J Manipulative Physiol Ther

Volume: 34

Issue: 1

Pages: 46-53

eISSN: 1532-6586

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.11.006

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar rotational manipulation and lumbar central posteroanterior mobilization on lumbar bending stiffness and flexion and extension range of motion (ROM). METHODS: A same-subject, repeated-measures, crossover design was used using 32 asymptomatic subjects (16 female and 16 male; mean [SD] age, 25.5 [4.5] years; weight, 65.7 [11.8] kg; and height, 1.70 [0.08] m). Each subject received mobilization or manipulation on 2 different occasions. Bending stiffness was calculated using a 3-point bending model using an electromagnetic tracking device and a force platform; lumbar flexion and extension ROM was measured using an electromagnetic tracking device. All variables were measured pre- and postintervention. Their effect was compared using paired t tests. RESULTS: Manipulation and mobilization did not significantly alter either bending stiffness or lumbar flexion and extension ROM (mobilization: P = .175, P = .613, and P = .535; manipulation: P = .973, P = .323, and P = .439). Bending stiffness changes were not correlated to changes in ROM (Pearson r for stiffness-flexion = -0.102, P = .586; Pearson r for stiffness-extension = 0.014, P = .941). CONCLUSIONS: Manipulation and mobilization had no significant effect on bending stiffness or flexion and extension ROM for this group of subjects. Some individual variations in effect were observed.

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CHANGES IN BENDING STIFFNESS AND LUMBAR SPINE RANGE OF MOVEMENT FOLLOWING LUMBAR MOBILIZATION AND MANIPULATION

Authors: Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N.J. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: JOURNAL OF MANIPULATIVE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL THERAPEUTICS

Volume: 34

Issue: 1

Pages: 46-53

ISSN: 0161-4754

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.11.006

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Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar spine range of movement following lumbar mobilization and manipulation

Authors: Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics

Volume: 34

Issue: 1

Pages: 46-53

ISSN: 0161-4754

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.11.006

Abstract:

Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar rotational manipulation and lumbar central posteroanterior mobilization on lumbar bending stiffness and flexion and extension range of motion (ROM).

Methods: A same-subject, repeated-measures, crossover design was used using 32 asymptomatic subjects (16 female and 16 male; mean [SD] age, 25.5 [4.5] years; weight, 65.7 [11.8] kg; and height, 1.70 [0.08] m). Each subject received mobilization or manipulation on 2 different occasions. Bending stiffness was calculated using a 3-point bending model using an electromagnetic tracking device and a force platform; lumbar flexion and extension ROM was measured using an electromagnetic tracking device. All variables were measured pre- and postintervention. Their effect was compared using paired t tests.

Results: Manipulation and mobilization did not significantly alter either bending stiffness or lumbar flexion and extension ROM (mobilization: P = .175, P = .613, and P = .535; manipulation: P = .973, P = .323, and P = .439).

Bending stiffness changes were not correlated to changes in ROM (Pearson r for stiffness-flexion = −0.102, P = .586; Pearson r for stiffness-extension = 0.014, P = .941).

Conclusions: Manipulation and mobilization had no significant effect on bending stiffness or flexion and extension ROM for this group of subjects. Some individual variations in effect were observed. (Key Indexing Terms: Lumbar Vertebrae; Spine; Manipulation, Spinal; Range of Motion, Articular

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Changes in bending stiffness and lumbar spine range of movement following lumbar mobilization and manipulation.

Authors: Stamos-Papastamos, N., Petty, N.J. and Williams, J.M.

Journal: Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics

Volume: 34

Issue: 1

Pages: 46-53

eISSN: 1532-6586

ISSN: 0161-4754

DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.11.006

Abstract:

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of lumbar rotational manipulation and lumbar central posteroanterior mobilization on lumbar bending stiffness and flexion and extension range of motion (ROM).

Methods

A same-subject, repeated-measures, crossover design was used using 32 asymptomatic subjects (16 female and 16 male; mean [SD] age, 25.5 [4.5] years; weight, 65.7 [11.8] kg; and height, 1.70 [0.08] m). Each subject received mobilization or manipulation on 2 different occasions. Bending stiffness was calculated using a 3-point bending model using an electromagnetic tracking device and a force platform; lumbar flexion and extension ROM was measured using an electromagnetic tracking device. All variables were measured pre- and postintervention. Their effect was compared using paired t tests.

Results

Manipulation and mobilization did not significantly alter either bending stiffness or lumbar flexion and extension ROM (mobilization: P = .175, P = .613, and P = .535; manipulation: P = .973, P = .323, and P = .439). Bending stiffness changes were not correlated to changes in ROM (Pearson r for stiffness-flexion = -0.102, P = .586; Pearson r for stiffness-extension = 0.014, P = .941).

Conclusions

Manipulation and mobilization had no significant effect on bending stiffness or flexion and extension ROM for this group of subjects. Some individual variations in effect were observed.

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