Spinal manual therapy to treat lower extremity isolated pain: A systematic scoping review
Serres, W.; van Cant, J. · physioscience · 2025 · Heft S 03 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Spinal manual therapy (SMT) is frequently employed to alleviate pain and enhance function. While traditionally applied to treat local spine disorders, SMT use in treating lower extremity issues is reported in the literature, suggesting a potential connection between these body parts. However, the clinical rationale for choosing specific SMT techniques for lower extremity complaints remains insufficiently explored. Purpose Our scoping review aimed to systematically investigate and summarize the pathologies addressed, the type of interventions employed, and the outcomes used for assessing the effect of…