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Table 1 SMT force–time characteristics applied to the cadaveric specimens

From: Investigation of the factors influencing spinal manipulative therapy force transmission through the thorax: a cadaveric study

 

SMT Peak force (N)*

Thrust duration (s)

SMT rate of force (N/s)

SMT1

200

0.360

500

SMT2

200

0.180

1000

SMT3

200

0.120

1500

SMT4

200

0.090

2000

SMT5

200

0.072

2500

SMT6

300

0.560

500

SMT7

300

0.280

1000

SMT8

300

0.187

1500

SMT9

300

0.140

2000

SMT10

300

0.112

2500

SMT11

400

0.760

500

SMT12

400

0.380

1000

SMT13

400

0.253

1500

SMT14

400

0.190

2000

SMT15

400

0.152

2500

SMT16

500

0.960

500

SMT17

500

0.480

1000

SMT18

500

0.320

1500

SMT19

500

0.240

2000

SMT20

500

0.192

2500

SMT21

600

1.160

500

SMT22

600

0.580

1000

SMT23

600

0.387

1500

SMT24

600

0.290

2000

SMT25

600

0.232

2500

  1. * The peak force includes the preload force of 20 N