Effekter av McKenziemetoden på patienter med nacksmärta - en litteraturstudie
Year: 2013
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Background: Neck pain affects up to 50% of the population at some time during a year according to international data and is a common reason to visit a physiotherapist in an outpatient setting. It represents a common cause of sickness absence in Sweden and is associated with large social costs. Additionally, neck pain often causes reduced functional ability and reduced quality of life. Effective treatment is therefore important to identify. A common treatment is the McKenzie method, also known as Mechanical diagnosis and therapy (MDT). \nPurpose: The aim of this study was to elucidate the documented effects of the McKenzie method on neck pain. \nMethod: A literature review was conducted with searches in several databases along with secondary searches through the McKenzie Institute’s website and course binder. Seven articles published between years 2000-2007 were included. \nResults: The McKenzie method seems mainly to have a beneficial effect on pain and it also appears to be cost effective. Fewer sick days have been reported and the treatment method can also prevent fear of movement. In patients with whiplash it seems better to obtain McKenzie therapy compared with careful rehabilitation and neck collar. \nConclusion: The results of this study indicate that there is some evidence that the McKenzie method has a beneficial effect on neck pain, but few studies have evaluated this. Positive effects have been documented on pain, work ability and cost-effectiveness. Pain was the variable which in most cases showed to have statistically significant effect. More studies are needed to confirm the effects of the McKenzie method on neck pain.
Authors: Pia Nygård Larsson, Maria Udin Räf
Language: Swedish
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1488571816