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Immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense in individuals with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial

Emin Ulaş Erdem, Banu Ünver, Eda Akbaş, Gizem İrem Kınıklı

Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation · 2021 · 14 citations · 37 references

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Abstract

A single session of thoracic manipulation seems to be inefficient on joint position sense in individuals with mild mechanical neck pain. However, thoracic manipulation might be an effective option to increase flexion and rotation of the cervical region as an adjunctive to treatment.

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