Foot Manipulation Evidence

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Manipulative therapy for lower extremity conditions: update of a literature review.
Brantingham JW, Bonnefin D, Perle SM, Cassa TK, Globe G, Pribicevic M, Hicks M, Korporaal C.
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012 Feb;35(2):127-66.

OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study is to update a systematic review on manipulative therapy (MT) for lower extremity conditions.

METHODS:
A review of literature was conducted using MEDLINE, MANTIS, Science Direct, Index to Chiropractic Literature, and PEDro from March 2008 to May 2011. Inclusion criteria required peripheral diagnosis and MT with or without adjunctive care. Clinical trials were assessed for quality using a modified Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) ranking system.

RESULTS:
In addition to the citations used in a 2009 systematic review, an additional 399 new citations were accessed: 175 citations in Medline, 30 citations in MANTIS, 98 through Science Direct, 54 from Index to Chiropractic Literature, and 42 from the PEDro database. Forty-eight clinical trials were assessed for quality.

CONCLUSIONS:
Regarding MT for common lower extremity disorders, there is a level of B (fair evidence) for short-term and C (limited evidence) for long-term treatment of hip osteoarthritis. There is a level of B for short-term and C for long-term treatment of knee osteoarthritis, patellofemoral pain syndrome, and ankle inversion sprain. There is a level of B for short-term treatment of plantar fasciitis but C for short-term treatment of metatarsalgia and hallux limitus/rigidus and for loss of foot and/or ankle proprioception and balance. Finally, there is a level of I (insufficient evidence) for treatment of hallux abducto valgus. Further research is needed on MT as a treatment of lower extremity conditions, specifically larger trials with improved methodology.
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The Effect of Manual Therapy on Lower Extremity Joint Kinematics during Running: A Single-Subject Case Study
Brenda Smith, DPT, ATC Joe Smith, EdD
December 15, 2020DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.12.005

Background
While there is scarcity of current literature to support the effectiveness of muscle energy techniques (MET) with musculoskeletal injuries, the overall impact on gait kinematics necessitates investigation. This case study involved a 48-year-old male runner and aimed to determine the effect of manual therapy, including joint mobilization and MET, on lower extremity (LE) kinematics. The subject had a medical history that included: Achilles tendonitis, low back pain, and iliotibial band syndrome.
Methods
A clinical exam and Xsens motion capture were performed on the subject prior to treatment and at the conclusion of the 6 weeks of treatment. Motion capture was used to examine bilateral foot contact time, hip transverse plane motion and ankle sagittal plane motion. Pre-treatment and post-treatment ipsilateral and bilateral differences between groups were analyzed.
Results
Changes were noted between ipsilateral and bilateral pre- and post-treatment contact times; right foot sagittal plane joint angle at foot off; left hip transverse plane joint angle at foot contact and foot off, all bilateral pre- and post-treatment hip angles at foot contact and foot off, all bilateral pre- and post-treatment ankle angles at foot contact and foot off.
Conclusions
Clinical exams paralleled the change in hip external rotation bringing the hips to a more neutral position. In addition, the final clinical exam noted a decrease in subtalar eversion bilaterally, which may relate to the improved pelvic symmetry and biomechanical compensation pattern. Clinically, these findings may coincide with improving proximal lumbopelvic symmetry assisting with normalizing distal mobility by using manual therapy.
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