In Response to: "High-Velocity Low-Amplitude Thrust Manipulations and Radiculopathy: Time for a Reality Check"
Summary
This author response addresses a letter questioning the evidence and clinical relevance of high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation for treating radiculopathy. It defends the existing evidence and clinical utility of HVLA thrust manipulation.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic sports physical therapy.
- Spinal manipulation research.
- Evidence-based practice in musculoskeletal rehabilitation.
Background:
- A recent letter to the editor questioned the evidence and clinical relevance of high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation for radiculopathy.
- This response aims to clarify and defend the existing literature and clinical application of HVLA thrust manipulation in managing radicular pain.
