Spinal Tissue Loading Created by Different Methods of Spinal Manipulative Therapy Application.

Journal: Spine
PMID:

Abstract

STUDY DESIGN: Comparative study using robotic replication of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) vertebral kinematics together with serial dissection.

Authors

  • Martha Funabashi
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • François Nougarou
    Département de génie électrique et informatique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
  • Martin Descarreaux
    Département des sciences de l'activité physique, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Trois-Rivières, QC, Canada.
  • Narasimha Prasad
    Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada.
  • Gregory N Kawchuk
    Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. Electronic address: greg.kawchuk@ualberta.ca.