TY - JOUR AU - Gorrell, Lindsay M. AU - Conway, Philip J. AU - Herzog, Walter PY - 2020 DA - 2020/12/08 TI - Differences in force-time parameters and electromyographic characteristics of two high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulations following one another in quick succession JO - Chiropractic & Manual Therapies SP - 67 VL - 28 IS - 1 AB - Spinal manipulative therapy is an effective treatment for neck pain. However, the mechanisms underlying its clinical efficacy are not fully understood. Previous studies have not systematically compared force-time parameters and electromyographic responses associated with spinal manipulation. In this study, force-time parameters and electromyographic characteristics associated with multiple manual high-velocity, low-amplitude cervical and upper thoracic spinal manipulations were investigated. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the force-time parameters and electromyographic characteristics between two spinal manipulations delivered following one another in quick succession if the first thrust was not associated with an audible cavitation. SN - 2045-709X UR - https://doi.org/10.1186/s12998-020-00355-0 DO - 10.1186/s12998-020-00355-0 ID - Gorrell2020 ER -