title: Effect of therapeutic exercise versus manual therapy on athletes with chronic low back pain.
abstract: Rehabilitation professionals treat individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) using a variety of treatment approaches including manual therapy and the prescription of therapeutic exercises. The use of manual therapy, specifically joint mobilization of the lumbar spine, may significantly decrease a patient's pain and contribute to improvement in his or her functioning. Exercise may also improve pain and functioning, with some patients reporting gains up to 1 year after the last treatment session.
authors: Beaverton Physical Therapy, Beaverton, OR, USA.
authors: Haley
authors: H
authors: Dvorak
authors: Christina
authors: C
authors: Kujat
authors: Jason
authors: J
authors: Brumitt
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000628:therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D006801:Humans; D017116:Low Back Pain / Q000628:therapy*; D020393:Manipulation, Spinal