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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2011 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Mar–Apr;33(3):193–200. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2010.01.010

Table 2.

Comparison of modalities and adjunctive procedures.

Type of Modality Mechanical manip
n = 53
Manual manip
n = 39
p-value (Chi-square)
Electrical stimulation 96% 74% .002
Ultrasound 2% 5% .38
Laser 9% 0% .05
Roller table
(intersegmental mobs)
74% 0% .001
Myofascial therapy 0% 3% .24
Posture education 54% 31% .03
Home exercises 60% 56% .70
Heat/Ice 0% 8% .04