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Table 5 Comparison of evidence in UK evidence report and current review for musculoskeletal lower extremity disorders

From: Clinical effectiveness of manual therapy for the management of musculoskeletal and non-musculoskeletal conditions: systematic review and update of UK evidence report

Condition

Intervention

UK evidence report evidence

New/additional evidence

New evidence?

  

Inconclusive

Moderate

High

Inconclusive

Moderate

High

 

Musculoskeletal- Lower extremity disorders

        

Ankle sprains

Manipulation/mobilisation

Favourable

  

Favourable

  

No

 

Muscle energy technique

   

Favourable

  

Yes

Ankle fracture rehabilitation

Mobilisation

 

Negative

  

Negative

 

No

 

Kaltenborn-based manual therapy

   

Favourable

  

Yes

Morton’s neuroma/metatarsalgia

Manipulation/mobilisation

Favourable

  

Favourable

  

No

Hallux limitus

Manipulation/mobilisation

Favourable

  

Favourable

  

No

Plantar fasciitis

Manipulation/mobilisation with exercise

 

Positive

  

Positive

 

No

 

Trigger point therapy

   

Favourable

  

Yes

Hallux abducto valgus

Manipulation/mobilisation

Favourable

  

Favourable

  

Yes